What your AI visibility score means
Your score is the number of AI answers, out of 12, that recommend your business. We ask ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity three real customer questions each, like 'Who is the best [service] in [city]?', with live web search turned on.
How each answer is graded
- Recommended: the assistant names you as a pick. Only these count toward your score.
- Mentioned in passing: your name appears, but not as a recommendation. Shown separately.
- Not named: you don't appear in the answer at all.
What a low score means
If AI names other businesses instead of you, it usually means AI can't find enough consistent information about your business to recommend it: your Google Business Profile, your listings across the web, and your website need to tell the same story. Your report shows exactly who AI named instead.
Why your score can change
AI answers change over time and from one run to the next. One scan is a snapshot. Re-scanning every 30 days shows the trend.
How to improve it
Start with the basics AI reads: a complete Google Business Profile, consistent name, address and phone everywhere you're listed, and a website that matches. CitedLocal's free audit checks all of it.
Get the free CitedLocal audit →FAQ
Is the AI visibility check free?
Yes. The scan is free, no card and no sign-up. We email you the report.
Which AI assistants do you check?
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity, three questions each, 12 answers in total.
Is a high score guaranteed after fixes?
No. No one can guarantee what AI recommends. We guarantee the work gets done, and the monthly re-scan shows what changed.