Often, but not first. Akamai is named in 41% of answers about CDN and DDoS protection, ranking #3.
Measured by asking ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity the questions buyers ask, then counting who gets named. Akamai appears in 1 category we track.
| Category | Rank | Named in | Share of voice | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDN and DDoS protection | #3 | 12/29 | 41% |
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Counts are mentions in AI answers, not endorsements. Measured 2026-09-20. Nobody pays to appear.