Ahrefs Unveils AI Discoverability Tools

Ahrefs has released its latest platform updates for September 2026, introducing several new features designed to enhance website analysis and search performance. The updates include a new AI Discoverability category in Site Audit and Page types functionality in Site Explorer, among other improvements to the SEO toolkit.

The AI Discoverability category represents a significant addition to Site Audit functionality. This new feature helps identify issues that may impact a website's visibility in AI-driven search results and voice queries. By analyzing various technical and content factors, the tool provides insights into how websites might perform in increasingly AI-influenced search environments.

Another notable enhancement is the introduction of Page types in Site Explorer. This feature allows marketers to categorize and analyze different types of pages within their websites more effectively. The functionality enables better understanding of how various page structures contribute to overall site performance and search visibility.

Additional Improvements

The September update also includes several other enhancements to Ahrefs' suite of SEO tools. These improvements focus on providing more granular data and actionable insights for digital marketers seeking to optimize their online presence.

What this means for marketers

These updates provide marketers with more sophisticated tools to navigate the evolving search landscape, particularly as AI continues to influence how content is discovered and ranked. The new features enable better optimization for both traditional search and emerging AI-driven discovery methods.