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How often Perplexity cites the wrong source: a 2026 accuracy test
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The State of AEO 2026: What 13,385 Sites Tell Us About AI Citation Readiness
We scored 13,385 unique domains on AEO Rank. The median is 47, only 32 sites clear 70, and just 2 reach 80. Here's what separates the top from the middle.
Which mention sources ChatGPT actually cites, from our data
Earned third-party sources: genuine customer reviews, editorial coverage, and community discussions, convert to ChatGPT citations at rates 3 to 5 times higher than paid placements.