How much does a run cost?

The tool calls two DataForSEO endpoints per batch: AI Keyword Data at roughly $0.01 per batch (up to 1,000 keywords) and Google Ads Search Volume at roughly $0.05 per batch. That totals approximately $0.06 per 1,000 keywords.

How is the AI share percentage calculated?

AI share is calculated as AI volume divided by (AI volume plus classic Google volume), multiplied by 100. A keyword with 80 AI searches and 320 classic searches would show an AI share of 20%.

What does it mean when a keyword shows 0 AI volume?

A zero value means DataForSEO has no recorded AI search data for that keyword yet. It does not necessarily mean nobody has asked AI about the topic, only that the dataset has not captured volume for it.

Is there a keyword limit per run?

Yes, you can submit up to 1,000 keywords in a single run. If you have more, split them into batches and run separately.

What does the bar chart show?

The horizontal bar chart displays the top 20 keywords ranked by AI share percentage. It gives a quick visual of which terms in your list have the highest proportion of their total search volume coming from AI platforms rather than traditional Google search.

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AI vs Classic Volume

Use cases

Identifying keywords migrating from traditional search to AI platforms Prioritising AI optimisation for keywords with high AI share Reporting on the AI vs classic search volume split across your keyword set Tracking the shift to AI-driven search over time

Compares AI search volume (from Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT) against traditional Google Ads search volume for up to 1000 keywords per run.

Batches API calls to the DataForSEO AI Keyword Search Volume and Google Ads Search Volume endpoints, then calculates AI share percentage per keyword.

Includes a horizontal bar chart of the top 20 keywords by AI share and CSV/Excel export.

Platform

Python script (requires Python 3.x)

Input

DataForSEO API credentials (login and password)

Keywords (pasted one per line, or CSV upload)

Location and language settings

Output

Table with keyword, AI search volume, classic search volume, AI share percentage, and delta. Summary stats and top 20 bar chart visualisation.

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Features

Paste keywords or upload CSV (up to 1000 per run)
Batched API calls (up to 1000 keywords per request)
AI share percentage calculation per keyword
12 location and 8 language options
Horizontal bar chart of top 20 by AI share
Summary stats: average AI share, AI > Classic count, Classic > AI count
CSV and Excel download

How to use

1 Enter DataForSEO credentials in the sidebar
2 Choose input method: paste keywords or upload CSV
3 Enter or upload up to 1000 keywords
4 Select location and language
5 Click Compare AI vs Classic Volume
6 Review summary stats and results table sorted by AI share
7 View top 20 bar chart comparison
8 Download CSV or Excel

Frequently asked questions

How much does a run cost?: The tool calls two DataForSEO endpoints per batch: AI Keyword Data at roughly $0.01 per batch (up to 1,000 keywords) and Google Ads Search Volume at roughly $0.05 per batch. That totals approximately $0.06 per 1,000 keywords.
How is the AI share percentage calculated?: AI share is calculated as AI volume divided by (AI volume plus classic Google volume), multiplied by 100. A keyword with 80 AI searches and 320 classic searches would show an AI share of 20%.
What does it mean when a keyword shows 0 AI volume?: A zero value means DataForSEO has no recorded AI search data for that keyword yet. It does not necessarily mean nobody has asked AI about the topic, only that the dataset has not captured volume for it.
Is there a keyword limit per run?: Yes, you can submit up to 1,000 keywords in a single run. If you have more, split them into batches and run separately.
What does the bar chart show?: The horizontal bar chart displays the top 20 keywords ranked by AI share percentage. It gives a quick visual of which terms in your list have the highest proportion of their total search volume coming from AI platforms rather than traditional Google search.

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