# DataForSEO LLM Mentions Top Brands API

> The brands most often mentioned in AI answers that match a keyword or domain, with mention counts and AI search volume.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/dataforseo/v3/ai_optimization/llm_mentions/top_mentioned_brands/live
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/dataforseo/v3/ai_optimization/llm_mentions/top_mentioned_brands/live/docs

## Facts

- Provider: DataForSEO
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/ai_optimization/llm_mentions/top_mentioned_brands/live`
- Price: From $0.10 per call
- Capabilities: ai optimization, llm mentions
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/ai_optimization/llm_mentions/top_mentioned_brands/live` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

## FAQ

### How do I use the DataForSEO LLM Mentions Top Brands API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/ai_optimization/llm_mentions/top_mentioned_brands/live with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the DataForSEO LLM Mentions Top Brands API cost?

From $0.10 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the DataForSEO LLM Mentions Top Brands API accept?

DataForSEO LLM Mentions Top Brands takes no input parameters; send an empty JSON body.

### What does the DataForSEO LLM Mentions Top Brands API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a DataForSEO developer account or API key?

No. DataForSEO LLM Mentions Top Brands runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for DataForSEO API access separately.

## README

### DataForSEO LLM Mentions Top Brands API

The brands most often mentioned in AI answers that match a keyword or domain, with mention counts and AI search volume.

Request fields follow the official DataForSEO `/v3/ai_optimization/llm_mentions/top_mentioned_brands/live` task schema (one task per call). The response is DataForSEO's original JSON; results are in `tasks[].result`.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/ai_optimization/llm_mentions/top_mentioned_brands/live" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"target": [{"keyword": "running shoes"}], "location_code": 2840, "language_code": "en", "limit": 5}'
```

#### Parameters

The JSON body is forwarded to the upstream endpoint. Main fields:

| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| `target` | Array of up to 10 entities, each with one `domain` or one `keyword` (optional `search_filter`, `search_scope`, `match_type`). |
| `location_code` | Location code; default 2840 (United States). |
| `language_code` | Language code; default "en". |
| `platform` | Optional: "google" (AI Overviews) or "chat_gpt". Omit for both. |
| `limit` | Maximum number of items to return. |

#### Reference

- Official docs: https://docs.dataforseo.com/v3/ai_optimization/llm_mentions/top_mentioned_brands/live/

#### Pricing

Billed at the actual cost of each call, about $0.105 for the request above. The cost grows with the number of rows, targets or tokens a call returns. Failed calls are not charged. Searches with no results are billed at their actual cost.