# Perplexity Citation Analytics

Discover which domains Perplexity cites most frequently. Explore citation trends for social media, B2B review sites, knowledge bases, and news sources—updated daily.

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## Top Cited Domains

When Perplexity searches the web to answer questions, certain domains appear far more often than others. Here's the current ranking:

### Overall Rankings (by frequency)
1. **reddit.com** - Highest citation rate (~6.5%)
2. **youtube.com** - Strong video content preference (~2.3%)
3. **linkedin.com** - Professional content (~2%)
4. **facebook.com** - Social proof and discussions
5. **yelp.com** - Local business reviews

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## Citation Categories

### Social Media & Community Platforms
Perplexity shows strong preference for community-driven content:
- **reddit.com** - Leading social platform
- **youtube.com**
- **linkedin.com**
- **facebook.com**
- **instagram.com**
- **github.com**

### B2B Software Review Platforms
Review sites that influence AI-powered purchase decisions:
- **yelp.com**
- **g2.com**
- **tripadvisor.com**
- **clutch.co**
- **trustpilot.com**
- **capterra.com**

### Knowledge Base & Reference Sites
Wikipedia dominates as the AI's primary knowledge source:
- **wikipedia.org**
- **pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov** (PubMed)
- **healthline.com**
- **sciencedirect.com**
- **investopedia.com**
- **mayoclinic.org**

### News Media
Major publishers cited in Perplexity responses:
- **forbes.com**
- **businessinsider.com**
- **techcrunch.com**
- **wired.com**
- **cnet.com**
- **cnbc.com**

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Which domains does Perplexity cite most frequently?
Based on our analysis of 5M+ citations, Reddit leads with approximately 6.5% of all citations, followed by YouTube at 2.3%, and LinkedIn at around 2%. Review sites like Yelp and G2 also appear frequently.

### How is this citation data collected?
Searchable tracks Perplexity responses across thousands of queries. We analyze which external URLs are cited in responses to understand citation patterns.

### What does citation percentage mean?
Citation percentage shows how often a domain appears as a source in Perplexity responses relative to all citations. For example, if Reddit has a 6.5% citation rate, it means 6.5 out of every 100 external citations point to Reddit.

### Why is Reddit cited so often?
Reddit's high citation rate reflects Perplexity's preference for authentic, user-generated content and discussions. The platform's threaded conversations provide detailed context that AI systems find valuable.

### 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 get cited more frequently.

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## Data Notes

- Data updated daily
- Shows rolling 30-day trend
- All percentages represent share of total citations in the given time period

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## About This Data

This data is published by Searchable as part of our commitment to transparency in AI search. We track how AI assistants cite sources to help brands understand and improve their visibility in AI-generated responses.

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