AI citation & brand mention checker
See whether AI models would cite your domain — and which off-site brand signals (YouTube, social profiles) you're missing. Based on what actually correlates with AI visibility, not schema box-ticking.
Frequently asked questions
What actually makes an AI chatbot cite my site?
Ahrefs' analysis of over 1 billion data points found that YouTube mentions and brand mentions have the highest correlation (r=0.737) with AI brand visibility — higher than backlinks, Domain Rating, or traffic. Notably, adding schema markup had ~zero measurable impact on AI citations. So the levers are off-site brand presence and being an established, frequently-referenced name.
Does schema markup help me get cited by AI?
The data says not meaningfully. Schema markup showed zero significant impact on AI citations in the study. It still helps Google rich results, so it's worth having — just don't expect it to move your AI visibility.
Why does YouTube matter so much?
YouTube mentions had the single strongest correlation with AI brand visibility across the factors studied — including conventional SEO metrics. Building and linking a YouTube presence is one of the most direct levers you have. This tool checks whether your homepage even surfaces a YouTube channel.
Is the 'would AI cite you' check live?
It's a directional probe: we ask an AI model which sources it would cite for the queries you enter and check whether your domain appears. That reflects one model's training-grounded recall, not a live multi-engine search, so treat it as a signal rather than a guarantee. The off-site brand-signal scan runs with no AI configured.