Which sources influence AI
responses the most?
AI models like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini draw knowledge from specific websites and sources. These are the platforms that have the greatest influence on AI-generated responses, ranked by global influence score.
What is the influence score?
The influence score (0 to 100) measures how much a source shapes AI model outputs. It factors in how frequently the source is cited in training data, how often AI responses reference information from it, and the source's domain authority. A score of 80+ means the source has a very strong influence on what AI models say.
Top 20 most influential sources
Ranked by global AI influence score across all source categories.
wikipedia.org
Crowdsourced encyclopedia widely used for background facts and entity overviews.
wikidata.org
Structured knowledge base linking entities, facts, and identifiers.
en.wikipedia.org
Free online encyclopedia, heavily cited by AI models
reddit.com
Large discussion forum often cited for user opinions and real-world product experiences.
youtube.com
Video platform frequently cited for demos, reviews, and how-to content.
forbes.com
Business publication often cited for company profiles and market commentary.
reuters.com
Wire service cited for factual company news and market developments.
ft.com
Business news outlet often cited for finance, strategy, and companies.
google.com
Official docs and blog content from Google cited for company information.
businessinsider.com
A news website that covers business, financial, and tech news with analytical insights.
linkedin.com
Professional network cited for company pages, leadership, and job-related context.
tripadvisor.com
Review site for travel and service data cited by AI models.
axios.com
News outlet frequently cited for business, tech, and policy coverage.
apnews.com
Wire service frequently cited for straight-news coverage of companies and products.
facebook.com
Social media platform for engagement and local events cited by AI.
bloomberg.com
Financial news outlet cited for business, company, and product reporting.
time.com
General news magazine cited for notable company and product coverage.
techcrunch.com
Technology news site cited for startups, products, and industry launches.
wirecutter.com
Product review site cited for expert buying guides and recommendations.
angieslist.com
A directory for finding and reviewing local service providers.
Wikis
Encyclopedia and collaborative knowledge bases
wikipedia.org
Crowdsourced encyclopedia widely used for background facts and entity overviews.
wikidata.org
Structured knowledge base linking entities, facts, and identifiers.
en.wikipedia.org
Free online encyclopedia, heavily cited by AI models
wikipedia.org/wiki/comparison_of_large_language_models
Reference page often consulted for model and product comparisons.
Directories
Business listing sites and structured directories
angieslist.com
A directory for finding and reviewing local service providers.
betterbusinessbureau.org
Business reputation site with accreditation, complaints, and ratings.
getapp.com
Software discovery directory frequently used for product comparisons and reviews.
clutch.co
Agency and B2B services directory with verified client reviews.
capterra.com
Software directory and review site for business software comparisons.
goodfirms.co
B2B services directory used for vendor discovery and comparisons.
softwareadvice.com
Software advisory directory cited for vendor shortlists and comparisons.
sortlist.com
Marketing agency directory
+ 14 more directories tracked
Review sites
User review and rating platforms
google.com
Official docs and blog content from Google cited for company information.
tripadvisor.com
Review site for travel and service data cited by AI models.
wirecutter.com
Product review site cited for expert buying guides and recommendations.
g2.com
Software review marketplace cited for B2B product comparisons and ratings.
walmart.com
Retailer with product data and reviews cited by AI models.
ebay.com
Transactional platform with product data and reviews cited by AI.
trustpilot.com
Consumer review platform cited for company reputation and service quality.
trustradius.com
B2B review platform cited for detailed software evaluations and comparisons.
+ 8 more review sites tracked
Forums
Discussion boards and community Q&A
reddit.com
Large discussion forum often cited for user opinions and real-world product experiences.
quora.com
Question-and-answer forum with community explanations and recommendations.
stackoverflow.com
Developer forum cited for technical product and software questions.
News
News outlets and press sources
forbes.com
Business publication often cited for company profiles and market commentary.
reuters.com
Wire service cited for factual company news and market developments.
ft.com
Business news outlet often cited for finance, strategy, and companies.
axios.com
News outlet frequently cited for business, tech, and policy coverage.
apnews.com
Wire service frequently cited for straight-news coverage of companies and products.
bloomberg.com
Financial news outlet cited for business, company, and product reporting.
time.com
General news magazine cited for notable company and product coverage.
techcrunch.com
Technology news site cited for startups, products, and industry launches.
+ 9 more news tracked
Articles
Industry publications and editorial content
businessinsider.com
A news website that covers business, financial, and tech news with analytical insights.
gartner.com
IT research and advisory
techradar.com
Technology publication cited for product reviews and buying guides.
pcmag.com
Review site widely cited for software and hardware evaluations.
consumerreports.org
Independent testing organization cited for product safety and reliability reviews.
cnet.com
Consumer tech site cited for reviews, comparisons, and how-tos.
tomsguide.com
Consumer review site cited for product rankings and recommendations.
mashable.com
A digital media website that covers technology, digital culture, and entertainment.
+ 27 more articles tracked
Blogs
Expert blogs and thought leadership
moz.com
SEO tools and blog
semrush.com
SEO and marketing platform
medium.com
Publishing platform hosting expert commentary, explainers, and analyses.
substack.com
Newsletter platform featuring expert analysis and niche industry writing.
howtogeek.com
A technology blog that provides tutorials, reviews, and insights on various tech topics.
wpbeginner.com
An educational blog that provides tutorials and resources for WordPress users.
searchenginejournal.com
A blog that covers the latest trends in SEO, PPC, and digital marketing.
smashingmagazine.com
A website dedicated to web development and design.
+ 1 more blogs tracked
Social media
Social networks and content platforms
youtube.com
Video platform frequently cited for demos, reviews, and how-to content.
linkedin.com
Professional network cited for company pages, leadership, and job-related context.
facebook.com
Social media platform for engagement and local events cited by AI.
instagram.com
Social media platform for visual content and brand engagement cited by AI.
pinterest.com
Visual product inspiration and brand discovery boards.
x.com
Real-time social network where companies and analysts share updates.
Other
Other influential web sources
mapbox.com
Geographic data provider cited for location-based company information.
openstreetmap.com
Open geographic data source cited for mapping company locations.
mapquest.com
Mapping service cited for location data of companies and products.
github.com
Code hosting platform cited for open-source projects, repos, and documentation.
appannie.com
Provides market data and insights for mobile apps and games.
alexa.com
A web traffic analysis tool that provides insights into website performance.
finviz.com
A financial visualization website that offers stock market data and analytics.
smokeball.com
Provides legal practice management software reviews and insights.
+ 2 more other tracked
Methodology
Influence scores are computed monthly using a combination of domain authority metrics, citation frequency analysis in AI training corpora, and web research. Scores are normalized on a 0 to 100 scale and refreshed at the start of each month.
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