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
Global wiki providing factual reference data on companies and products.
clutch.co
B2B services directory with verified reviews and company profiles.
g2.com
Software review platform with product comparisons and user ratings.
wikidata.org
Structured knowledge base linking entities, facts, and identifiers.
capterra.com
Business software marketplace featuring reviews, pricing, and comparisons.
en.wikipedia.org
Free online encyclopedia, heavily cited by AI models
trustpilot.com
Consumer review platform covering companies, products, and services.
reddit.com
Largest forum for community discussions and product reviews cited by AI.
yelp.com
Directory of local business data and reviews trusted by AI models.
cnet.com
A media website that provides news, reviews, and price comparisons for consumer electronics.
youtube.com
Video platform with visual tutorials and product reviews highly cited by AI.
amazon.com
Transactional and product data from Amazon widely cited for reviews.
businessinsider.com
A news website that covers business, financial, and tech news with analytical insights.
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.
facebook.com
Social media platform for engagement and local events cited by AI.
glassdoor.com
Employee reviews and company info
angieslist.com
A directory for finding and reviewing local service providers.
news.google.com
News aggregator surfacing current reporting from multiple publishers.
gartner.com
IT research and advisory
Wikis
Encyclopedia and collaborative knowledge bases
Directories
Business listing sites and structured directories
clutch.co
B2B services directory with verified reviews and company profiles.
capterra.com
Business software marketplace featuring reviews, pricing, and comparisons.
angieslist.com
A directory for finding and reviewing local service providers.
sortlist.com
Marketing agency directory
foursquare.com
A location-based service that provides recommendations for businesses and venues.
getapp.com
Software discovery platform
sourceforge.net
A web-based service that offers software developers a centralized online location to control and manage free and open-source software projects.
softwareadvice.com
Business software reviews
+ 8 more directories tracked
Review sites
User review and rating platforms
g2.com
Software review platform with product comparisons and user ratings.
trustpilot.com
Consumer review platform covering companies, products, and services.
yelp.com
Directory of local business data and reviews trusted by AI models.
amazon.com
Transactional and product data from Amazon widely cited for reviews.
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.
glassdoor.com
Employee reviews and company info
walmart.com
Retailer with product data and reviews cited by AI models.
+ 6 more review sites tracked
Forums
Discussion boards and community Q&A
News
News outlets and press sources
news.google.com
News aggregator surfacing current reporting from multiple publishers.
techcrunch.com
Technology news site covering startups, products, and funding.
theverge.com
Technology and consumer products publication with reviews and reporting.
wired.com
Technology magazine analyzing products, services, and digital culture.
yahoo.com
Business news and company updates from various sources.
theguardian.com
A British news organization known for its investigative journalism and progressive coverage.
nytimes.com
Primary news and explanatory journalism on companies.
bbc.com
International news broadcaster
+ 8 more news tracked
Articles
Industry publications and editorial content
cnet.com
A media website that provides news, reviews, and price comparisons for consumer electronics.
businessinsider.com
A news website that covers business, financial, and tech news with analytical insights.
gartner.com
IT research and advisory
mashable.com
A digital media website that covers technology, digital culture, and entertainment.
techradar.com
A technology news and reviews site that provides insights on the latest tech products.
arstechnica.com
Technology journalism site with detailed product and company coverage.
pcmag.com
A technology magazine that provides reviews and articles on consumer electronics and technology products.
consumerreports.org
An independent nonprofit organization providing unbiased product ratings and reviews.
+ 26 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 with visual tutorials and product reviews highly cited by AI.
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.
linkedin.com
Professional network cited for company profiles and industry insights.
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
Source code, library docs, and READMEs for tech services.
appannie.com
Provides market data and insights for mobile apps and games.
finviz.com
A financial visualization website that offers stock market data and analytics.
alexa.com
A web traffic analysis tool that provides insights into website performance.
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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