Ahrefs Releases MCP for ChatGPT Official App, Enabling Conversational SEO and LLMO Analysis
Ahrefs announced the release of the 'Ahrefs MCP' in the official ChatGPT app directory. This allows users to perform advanced SEO and LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization) data analysis using natural language without any setup. Already supported on Claude, it is now available on the two major AI chat platforms.
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Ahrefs Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore) announced that its MCP (Model Context Protocol) connector has been officially listed in OpenAI's ChatGPT app directory.
Ahrefs is officially released for the ChatGPT app, allowing more users to achieve marketing analysis utilizing Ahrefs' big data.
This enables ChatGPT users to directly access Ahrefs' SEO and LLMO data with just a few clicks, without the need for manual MCP server registration or editing configuration files.
The Ahrefs MCP was already available in Anthropic's official Claude directory. With this new ChatGPT integration, official connectivity has been realized across two major AI chat services.
▪️ What is Ahrefs MCP: Seamless Access to SEO and LLMO Data from AI Chat
The Ahrefs MCP is a connector that links AI chats with Ahrefs' database via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). By issuing natural language instructions on the ChatGPT conversation screen—such as 'Analyze the backlink profile of competitor sites', 'Check the search volume and difficulty of this keyword', or 'See how our brand is portrayed in AI search'—users can access Ahrefs' SEO, LLMO, and marketing data and receive analytical results.
Previously, utilizing Ahrefs data within AI chats required manual registration of an MCP server and editing configuration files. With its listing in the official ChatGPT directory, connection is completed in a few clicks without requiring specialized technical knowledge.
▪️ Key Features of the Official ChatGPT Directory Listing
Easy Connection with No Setup Required: Connection is completed simply by selecting the Ahrefs MCP from the ChatGPT app directory. Manual registration of an MCP server or editing of JSON configuration files is unnecessary.
SEO and LLMO Data Analysis via Natural Language: Users can utilize Ahrefs' core features—such as keyword research, competitor analysis, backlink investigation, organic traffic analysis, and brand visibility checks in AI search—in a conversational format.
Support for Two Major AI Chat Services: Following the official Claude directory, the official ChatGPT support allows users to leverage Ahrefs data in their preferred AI chat environment.
▪️ Specific Use Cases
SEO/LLMO Professionals: Simply instruct ChatGPT to 'Check keyword ranking fluctuations for our site and exposure in AI search, and tell me which pages need improvement' to receive data-driven, prioritized improvement suggestions.
Marketing Leaders: Analyze competitors' organic traffic trends, brand mentions in AI search, and content strategies using natural language to accelerate decision-making for channel strategies.
Content Marketers: Discover 'topics with high search volume and low keyword difficulty' or 'themes easily cited in AI search' conversationally to improve the precision of content planning.
PR/Communications Specialists: Understand the online presence of the company and competitors, as well as brand awareness within AI chats, to leverage for media relations strategies.
Executives/Business Leaders: Grasp search markets, AI search trends, and competitive landscapes conversationally to formulate ROI-focused growth strategies.
▪️ Comment from Takanori Kawarada, Ahrefs Japan Marketing Director
'The integration of AI chat with SEO and LLMO data holds the potential to significantly change how marketing operations are conducted. Analysis tasks that previously required logging into the Ahrefs dashboard and switching between multiple functions can now be completed entirely through conversation with ChatGPT. In particular, we believe it is highly valuable that even those without sufficient specialized knowledge of SEO or LLMO can achieve professional-level data analysis simply by providing instructions in natural language. We will continue to expand integrations with major AI platforms so that users can make data-driven decisions more quickly.'
▪️ Service Availability Information
Available from: April 18, 2026
How to Use: Search for and connect 'Ahrefs' in the ChatGPT app directory (requires an active Ahrefs subscription)
Supported Plans: Ahrefs paid plans (Lite, Standard, Advanced, Enterprise)
Supported AI Chats: ChatGPT (New), Claude (Existing)
■ Company Overview [Ahrefs Pte. Ltd.]
Ahrefs: Supporting data-driven marketing strategies with proprietary crawlers and highly accurate data technology.
Ahrefs Pte. Ltd. collects and analyzes accurate and highly fresh marketing data using its proprietary large-scale web crawler and data technology. It develops and provides 'Ahrefs', an all-in-one marketing tool that encompasses SEO analysis at its core, AI search analysis, AI content creation, web traffic analysis, and SNS post management. Furthermore, it recently introduced 'Agent A', an interactive AI agent that integrates Ahrefs' vast data with expert SEO skills, rewriting the common sense of SEO. Used by users in over 180 countries, it supports the formulation and execution of effective data-driven marketing measures, from competitor analysis to content strategy.
Company Name: Ahrefs Pte. Ltd.
Headquarters Location: 7 Straits View, #08-02, Singapore 018936
Representative: Dmitry Gerasimenko
Ahrefs Official Website: https://ahrefs.com/ja
Ahrefs MCP Details: https://ahrefs.com/ja/mcp/
Ahrefs is officially released for the ChatGPT app, allowing more users to achieve marketing analysis utilizing Ahrefs' big data.
This enables ChatGPT users to directly access Ahrefs' SEO and LLMO data with just a few clicks, without the need for manual MCP server registration or editing configuration files.
The Ahrefs MCP was already available in Anthropic's official Claude directory. With this new ChatGPT integration, official connectivity has been realized across two major AI chat services.
▪️ What is Ahrefs MCP: Seamless Access to SEO and LLMO Data from AI Chat
The Ahrefs MCP is a connector that links AI chats with Ahrefs' database via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). By issuing natural language instructions on the ChatGPT conversation screen—such as 'Analyze the backlink profile of competitor sites', 'Check the search volume and difficulty of this keyword', or 'See how our brand is portrayed in AI search'—users can access Ahrefs' SEO, LLMO, and marketing data and receive analytical results.
Previously, utilizing Ahrefs data within AI chats required manual registration of an MCP server and editing configuration files. With its listing in the official ChatGPT directory, connection is completed in a few clicks without requiring specialized technical knowledge.
▪️ Key Features of the Official ChatGPT Directory Listing
Easy Connection with No Setup Required: Connection is completed simply by selecting the Ahrefs MCP from the ChatGPT app directory. Manual registration of an MCP server or editing of JSON configuration files is unnecessary.
SEO and LLMO Data Analysis via Natural Language: Users can utilize Ahrefs' core features—such as keyword research, competitor analysis, backlink investigation, organic traffic analysis, and brand visibility checks in AI search—in a conversational format.
Support for Two Major AI Chat Services: Following the official Claude directory, the official ChatGPT support allows users to leverage Ahrefs data in their preferred AI chat environment.
▪️ Specific Use Cases
SEO/LLMO Professionals: Simply instruct ChatGPT to 'Check keyword ranking fluctuations for our site and exposure in AI search, and tell me which pages need improvement' to receive data-driven, prioritized improvement suggestions.
Marketing Leaders: Analyze competitors' organic traffic trends, brand mentions in AI search, and content strategies using natural language to accelerate decision-making for channel strategies.
Content Marketers: Discover 'topics with high search volume and low keyword difficulty' or 'themes easily cited in AI search' conversationally to improve the precision of content planning.
PR/Communications Specialists: Understand the online presence of the company and competitors, as well as brand awareness within AI chats, to leverage for media relations strategies.
Executives/Business Leaders: Grasp search markets, AI search trends, and competitive landscapes conversationally to formulate ROI-focused growth strategies.
▪️ Comment from Takanori Kawarada, Ahrefs Japan Marketing Director
'The integration of AI chat with SEO and LLMO data holds the potential to significantly change how marketing operations are conducted. Analysis tasks that previously required logging into the Ahrefs dashboard and switching between multiple functions can now be completed entirely through conversation with ChatGPT. In particular, we believe it is highly valuable that even those without sufficient specialized knowledge of SEO or LLMO can achieve professional-level data analysis simply by providing instructions in natural language. We will continue to expand integrations with major AI platforms so that users can make data-driven decisions more quickly.'
▪️ Service Availability Information
Available from: April 18, 2026
How to Use: Search for and connect 'Ahrefs' in the ChatGPT app directory (requires an active Ahrefs subscription)
Supported Plans: Ahrefs paid plans (Lite, Standard, Advanced, Enterprise)
Supported AI Chats: ChatGPT (New), Claude (Existing)
■ Company Overview [Ahrefs Pte. Ltd.]
Ahrefs: Supporting data-driven marketing strategies with proprietary crawlers and highly accurate data technology.
Ahrefs Pte. Ltd. collects and analyzes accurate and highly fresh marketing data using its proprietary large-scale web crawler and data technology. It develops and provides 'Ahrefs', an all-in-one marketing tool that encompasses SEO analysis at its core, AI search analysis, AI content creation, web traffic analysis, and SNS post management. Furthermore, it recently introduced 'Agent A', an interactive AI agent that integrates Ahrefs' vast data with expert SEO skills, rewriting the common sense of SEO. Used by users in over 180 countries, it supports the formulation and execution of effective data-driven marketing measures, from competitor analysis to content strategy.
Company Name: Ahrefs Pte. Ltd.
Headquarters Location: 7 Straits View, #08-02, Singapore 018936
Representative: Dmitry Gerasimenko
Ahrefs Official Website: https://ahrefs.com/ja
Ahrefs MCP Details: https://ahrefs.com/ja/mcp/
FAQ
Which AI chats are supported by Ahrefs MCP?
It is available on ChatGPT as well as the already supported Claude.
When will Ahrefs MCP be available?
It is available starting April 18, 2026.
What plans are required to use Ahrefs MCP?
An active Ahrefs paid subscription (Lite, Standard, Advanced, or Enterprise) is required.