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When ChatGPT searches the web to answer a question, which sites does it actually pull from? We've been tracking citation patterns to find out. Here's what the data shows—updated daily with rolling 30-day trends.
Top 15 Cited Domains
The most frequently cited domains across all ChatGPT responses with web search
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The 10 domains ChatGPT cites most
| Domain | Share | 30-day change |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22% | -86.8% | |
| 0.68% | -4.1% | |
| Trustpilot | 0.56% | -69.5% |
| Youtube | 0.37% | -88.3% |
| Arxiv | 0.24% | -30.7% |
| 0.22% | -87.2% | |
| Forbes | 0.22% | +38.2% |
| G2 | 0.22% | -16.6% |
| Techradar | 0.19% | +18.8% |
| Tripadvisor | 0.18% | -35.3% |
Social Platform Citations
Reddit punches above its weight in ChatGPT citations—likely because of the depth and authenticity of its discussion threads. LinkedIn, YouTube, and Medium also show up, but less frequently. Here's how the landscape looks right now.
Social Media & Community Platforms
Percentage of ChatGPT responses citing each platform over the last 30 days
| Platform | Citation % | 30-day change |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 0.10% | -86.80% |
| linkedin.com | 0.47% | -4.07% |
| youtube.com | 0.01% | -88.33% |
| facebook.com | 0.00% | -87.19% |
| instagram.com | 0.00% | -56.67% |
| medium.com | 0.01% | +104.55% |
B2B Software Reviews
When someone asks ChatGPT "what's the best CRM?" or "alternatives to Slack," which review platforms does it reference? Trustpilot, G2, and Capterra appear most often.
B2B Review Platform Citations
Citation frequency for software review platforms over the last 30 days
| Platform | Citation % | 30-day change |
|---|---|---|
| trustpilot.com | 0.24% | -69.51% |
| g2.com | 0.20% | -16.58% |
| tripadvisor.com | 0.09% | -35.35% |
| capterra.com | 0.09% | +13.11% |
| glassdoor.com | 0.07% | +64.29% |
| yelp.com | 0.00% | -20.00% |
Knowledge & Reference
No surprise here: Wikipedia is ChatGPT's go-to source for factual grounding. But academic sources like arXiv and PubMed also appear regularly.
Knowledge & Reference Site Citations
Academic, encyclopedic, and reference sources over the last 30 days
| Source | Citation % | 30-day change |
|---|---|---|
| arxiv.org | 0.02% | -30.65% |
| investopedia.com | 0.00% | -86.39% |
| britannica.com | 0.00% | +0.00% |
News Media
Tech-focused publishers like TechRadar and Wired get cited more often than general news outlets.
News Media Citations
Major news outlet citation frequency over the last 30 days
| Source | Citation % | 30-day change |
|---|---|---|
| forbes.com | 0.06% | +38.22% |
| techradar.com | 0.09% | +18.83% |
| businessinsider.com | 0.01% | -74.78% |
| wired.com | 0.02% | -50.87% |
| techcrunch.com | 0.00% | -38.24% |
Frequently asked questions.
Which domains does ChatGPT cite most frequently?
Wikipedia consistently leads in citation frequency, followed by Reddit and LinkedIn. News sites like Forbes and tech publishers also appear regularly.
How is this citation data collected?
Searchable tracks ChatGPT responses to understand which external URLs are cited when web search is triggered. We analyze millions of responses to calculate citation percentages for each domain.
What does citation percentage mean?
Citation percentage shows how often a domain appears as a source in ChatGPT responses relative to all citations tracked. A higher percentage means ChatGPT references that domain more frequently.
Why is Wikipedia cited so often?
Wikipedia's high citation rate reflects AI's preference for authoritative, well-structured, and frequently updated knowledge sources.
How can I improve my website's chances of being cited by ChatGPT?
Focus on domain authority, content freshness, and structured data quality.