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Free AI Citability Checker

Score any page for how likely it is to be cited by ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Get a free AI citability score based on research-backed factors — no account required.

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What Makes Content Citable by AI?

Research shows AI systems prefer passages that are 134-167 words, self-contained, fact-rich, and directly answer a question. Unlike traditional SEO where keyword density matters, citability is about how well your content serves as a standalone answer.

Our citability checker evaluates your content against these AI preferences and gives you a score with specific recommendations for improvement.

Scoring Factors

  • Answer Block Quality (30%) — Does the content open with a direct answer to the implied question?
  • Self-Containment (25%) — Can the passage be understood without reading surrounding context?
  • Statistical Density (15%) — Does it include specific numbers, data points, and verifiable facts?
  • Structural Readability (15%) — Is the content well-structured with clear headings and logical flow?
  • Uniqueness (15%) — Does it offer original insights or data not found in other sources?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AI citability?

AI citability measures how likely your content is to be quoted or referenced by AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Research shows AI prefers passages that are 134-167 words, self-contained, and fact-rich.

What makes content citable by AI?

AI systems favor content that opens with a direct answer (30% of score), is self-contained without needing external context (25%), includes specific statistics and data (15%), and has clear structural readability (15%).

How is AI citability different from SEO?

SEO optimizes for ranking in search results. AI citability optimizes for being quoted in AI responses. A page can rank #1 on Google but never appear in ChatGPT if it's not structured for AI consumption.

What is a good AI citability score?

Scores range from 0-100. 75+ is excellent, 50-74 needs improvement, below 50 needs significant restructuring. Most pages score between 40-60 on their first audit.

How can I improve my AI citability score?

Start each section with a direct answer to the implied question. Keep paragraphs between 134-167 words. Include specific data points and statistics. Use clear headings and avoid ambiguous language.

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