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When Perplexity 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 Perplexity responses
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The 10 domains Perplexity cites most
| Domain | Share | 30-day change |
|---|---|---|
| Youtube | 27.64% | -61.0% |
| 22.63% | -24.3% | |
| 19.85% | -12.5% | |
| Tripadvisor | 6.44% | -11.9% |
| Trustpilot | 3.99% | +12.7% |
| G2 | 3.22% | -7.3% |
| 2.98% | +7.3% | |
| Forbes | 2.23% | -40.6% |
| 2.19% | -66.4% | |
| Yelp | 2.12% | -61.7% |
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Social & Community
Social Platform Citations
Reddit punches above its weight in Perplexity 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 Perplexity responses citing each platform over the last 30 days
| Domain | Share | 30-day change |
|---|---|---|
| Youtube | 0.17% | -60.97% |
| 0.98% | -24.30% | |
| 0.85% | -12.49% | |
| 0.05% | +7.33% | |
| 0.02% | -66.36% | |
| Medium | 0.00% |
B2B Software Reviews
Software Review Site Citations
When someone asks Perplexity "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
| Domain | Share | 30-day change |
|---|---|---|
| Tripadvisor | 0.38% | -11.95% |
| Trustpilot | 0.28% | +12.71% |
| G2 | 0.20% | -7.26% |
| Yelp | 0.08% | -61.72% |
| Capterra | 0.05% | +7.37% |
| Glassdoor | 0.01% | +55.95% |
Knowledge & Reference
Reference & Research Sites
No surprise here: Wikipedia is Perplexity's go-to source for factual grounding. But academic sources like arXiv and PubMed also appear regularly, especially for technical or scientific queries.
Knowledge & Reference Site Citations
| Domain | Share | 30-day change |
|---|---|---|
| Investopedia | 0.05% | -15.60% |
| arXiv | 0.03% | -12.78% |
| Britannica | 0.01% | -14.63% |
News Media
News & Publisher Citations
Tech-focused publishers like TechRadar and Wired get cited more often than general news outlets—at least for the types of queries we track.
News Media Citations
| Domain | Share | 30-day change |
|---|---|---|
| Forbes | 0.11% | -40.61% |
| Business Insider | 0.04% | -26.58% |
| TechRadar | 0.02% | -37.11% |
| Wired | 0.01% | -26.42% |
| TechCrunch | 0.00% | -41.30% |
Frequently asked questions.
Which domains does Perplexity cite most frequently?
Wikipedia consistently leads in citation frequency, followed by Reddit and LinkedIn. News sites like Forbes and tech publishers also appear regularly. The exact percentages shift over time, which is why we update this data daily.
How is this citation data collected?
Searchable tracks Perplexity responses to understand which external URLs are cited when answering questions. 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 Perplexity responses relative to all citations tracked. A higher percentage means Perplexity 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. Its broad topic coverage and consistent formatting make it an ideal reference for AI systems.
How can I improve my website's chances of being cited by Perplexity?
Focus on domain authority, content freshness, structured data quality, and answering specific query types directly. Sites with strong E-E-A-T signals and clear, comprehensive content tend to get cited more frequently.