The AI Citation Flow feature helps users discover the websites and sources that Large Language Models (LLMs) reference when answering a specific keyword or topic. It analyzes citation sources across AI platforms, measures citation quality and diversity, and helps users identify opportunities to earn citations, guest posts, and brand mentions that improve AI visibility.
Keyword Citation Analysis
The Keyword Citation Analysis section allows users to analyze how AI platforms cite external websites for a specific keyword.
Keyword
Users can enter a keyword or topic to analyze citation sources.
The keyword can represent:
- A product or service.
- A brand.
- An industry topic.
- A search query.
The entered keyword is used to identify websites referenced by AI platforms.
Location for ChatGPT Results (Optional)
Users can optionally select a country to retrieve location-specific ChatGPT citation results.
If no country is selected, the analysis uses global search results.
Search Citation Flow
After entering a keyword, users can click Search Citation Flow to begin the analysis.
The system analyzes citation references across supported AI platforms and identifies:
- Referenced websites.
- Citation frequency.
- Cross-platform overlaps.
- Citation diversity.
- Platform-specific citation sources.
Search History
The Search History section stores previously completed citation analyses.
Each history entry displays:
- Keyword
- Analysis Date and Time
Users can reopen previous citation reports without performing another analysis.
Citation Summary
After the analysis is complete, the dashboard displays an overview of citation performance.
Overall Citations
Displays the total number of citation results identified across all supported AI platforms.
Domain Diversity
Displays the number of unique domains referenced during the analysis.
A higher domain diversity indicates citations are distributed across multiple websites rather than relying on a small number of sources.
Cross-Platform
Displays the percentage of citation overlap across AI platforms.
This metric indicates how frequently the same domains are referenced by multiple AI models.
Citation Quality
Measures the overall quality and diversity of the collected citations.
A higher score indicates stronger and more authoritative citation sources.
Search Results Comparison
The Search Results Comparison section displays citation results returned by each supported AI platform.
Supported platforms include:
- OpenAI
- Gemini
- Claude
- Perplexity
- Grok
Each platform card displays:
- Number of Results
- Referenced Articles
- Referenced Domains
- Citation Position
Users can compare how different AI platforms reference content for the same keyword.
Citation Analysis Dashboard
The bottom section provides a detailed breakdown of citation performance using multiple analysis tabs.
Overview
The Overview tab provides a summary of citation metrics.
It includes:
Citation Flow Analysis
Displays:
- Common Domains
- OpenAI Unique Domains
- Gemini Unique Domains
- Claude Unique Domains
- Perplexity Unique Domains
- Grok Unique Domains
This helps users understand which websites are shared across AI platforms and which are unique to individual platforms.
Platform Performance
Displays:
- OpenAI Results
- Gemini Results
- Claude Results
- Perplexity Results
- Grok Results
- Cross-Platform Overlap Rate
This comparison helps identify which AI platforms reference the most sources for the selected keyword.
Quality Metrics
Displays:
- Total Domains
- Diversity Score
- Search Time
These metrics summarize the quality and coverage of the citation analysis.
OpenAI
The OpenAI tab displays citation results specifically referenced by OpenAI models.
It provides:
- Referenced Domains
- Citation Order
- Referenced Pages
- Citation Sources
Gemini
The Gemini tab displays websites and pages referenced by Gemini for the selected keyword.
It includes:
- Citation Sources
- Domain Information
- Referenced Content
Claude
The Claude tab displays citation sources used by Claude.
Users can review:
- Referenced Websites
- Source URLs
- Citation Positions
Perplexity
The Perplexity tab displays citations referenced by Perplexity AI.
It provides:
- Referenced Domains
- Search Results
- Citation Order
Grok
The Grok tab displays citation sources identified within Grok's responses.
Users can review platform-specific citation references for the selected keyword.
Comparison
The Comparison tab compares citation sources across all supported AI platforms.
It helps users:
- Identify common citation domains.
- Discover unique platform references.
- Compare citation overlap.
- Analyze platform-specific differences.
Research Analysis
The Research Analysis tab provides additional insights into citation behavior.
The analysis helps users understand:
- Which websites are frequently cited.
- Which domains appear across multiple AI platforms.
- Opportunities for guest posting and backlink acquisition.
- Strategies to improve citation visibility across AI search engines.
GEO Tip
The information banner at the top of the page explains how to use the AI Citation Flow feature.
It highlights:
- Enter a keyword or topic to analyze citation sources.
- Discover where AI platforms obtain their references.
- Identify authoritative domains for outreach.
- Improve AI visibility by earning citations, guest posts, and brand mentions from trusted websites.