The study shows Florida has the eighth highest per-capita searches for AI SEO tools in the U.S.
The research by digital marketing agency Hyper Dog Media analyzed AI SEO tool search data from all 50 U.S. states in 2025, sourced from Google Keyword Planner. By evaluating average searches per 100,000 residents, the study identifies the states most engaged with AI SEO tools, including Ahrefs AI SEO, ChatGPT SEO, Jasper SEO, RankIQ, Screaming Frog SEO, SEO PowerSuite, Serpstat SEO, Surfer SEO AI, and WordLift SEO.
Florida ranks eighth with 6.38 searches per 100,000 residents, 112.0% higher than the national average. The Sunshine State recorded 1,520 total searches among its 23,839,600 residents.
Looking at the study, a spokesperson at Hyper Dog Media commented:
“According to the research, states like Florida show the eighth highest per-capita interest in AI SEO tools.
“This adoption may reflect broader trends in digital marketing innovation, growing emphasis on search optimization, and the increasing accessibility of AI-powered marketing tools. Businesses and marketers in these states are leading the way in embracing new technology to gain a competitive edge.”
Table of Extended Results:
| Top 10 U.S. States Most Hooked on AI SEO Tools | ||||
| State | Total Searches | Population 2025 | Searches per 100,000 Residents | Rank |
| Wyoming | 50 | 590169 | 8.47 | 1 |
| Vermont | 50 | 648278 | 7.71 | 2 |
| North Dakota | 60 | 804089 | 7.46 | 3 |
| Rhode Island | 80 | 1121190 | 7.14 | 4 |
| Montana | 80 | 1143160 | 7.00 | 5 |
| Alaska | 50 | 743756 | 6.72 | 6 |
| South Dakota | 60 | 931033 | 6.44 | 7 |
| Florida | 1520 | 23839600 | 6.38 | 8 |
| Delaware | 60 | 1067410 | 5.62 | 9 |
| New Hampshire | 70 | 1415860 | 4.94 | 10 |
The study was conducted by Hyper Dog Media, a digital marketing agency that focuses on doing things right: ethical tactics, smart execution, and budget-conscious strategies that allow businesses to rise above the noise and build lasting connections with their audience.
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Methodology
This research analyzed AI SEO tool search data across all U.S. states in 2025, using information from Google Keyword Planner. By examining state populations alongside respective searches per 100,000 residents, the study identified the states with the highest per-capita interest in AI SEO tools, including Ahrefs AI SEO, ChatGPT SEO, Jasper SEO, RankIQ, Screaming Frog SEO, SEO PowerSuite, Serpstat SEO, Surfer SEO AI, and WordLift SEO.
Data Source: Google Keyword Planner
Data Set: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E4h8O0Jo2DjdnNdrqPUe-ogCWbjtCseGthU9ebd5YI4/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Study By: https://www.hyperdogmedia.com/
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