Glossary definition
AI Citation Tracking
AI Citation Tracking maps the sources, websites, and domains that AI-generated answers cite when recommending or describing brands.
Why it matters
Citation trails help explain why competitors appear and which sources may influence AI answer visibility.
How it is measured or used
Record citation URLs, citation domains, citation position, whether the domain belongs to the brand, and whether it supports competitors.
Example
If an answer cites competitor comparison pages but never cites your domain, that is a citation gap.
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FAQ
Do all AI engines show citations?
No. Citation support varies by engine and mode, so citation metrics should be interpreted by source context.