Profound (https://tryprofound.com) tracks brand mentions across LLMs as a time-series — the complement to SE Ranking's on-demand sampling.
./extensions/profound/install.sh # Linux / macOS
.\extensions\profound\install.ps1 # Windows
Stores PROFOUND_API_KEY in ~/.claude/settings.json env block, mode 0o600.
/seo profound citations "Claude SEO"
./extensions/profound/uninstall.sh
| Use Profound | Use SE Ranking |
|---|---|
| Trend analysis (week-over-week brand mention drift) | Single-shot SoV measurement |
| ChatGPT + Perplexity deep coverage | All 5 platforms in one call |
| Alerts on citation rate change | Competitor-keyword gap analysis |
The two are complementary, not redundant. Install both for full AI visibility coverage; install one if budget-constrained.