Feature · Perplexity

Get cited by Perplexity — and see exactly why competitors are.

Perplexity shows sources next to every answer. AI Ranker captures those citations for your target prompts, ranks them by frequency, and tells you where to publish next to earn a spot.

Citation URLs captured
100%
Every source, every run
Models supported
sonar-large, sonar-pro
Both consumer + API tier
Historical diff
Every run archived
Compare week over week
How it works

Capture every citation Perplexity returns

Each prompt run pulls Perplexity's full answer and the ranked list of URLs it cited. We aggregate by domain, spot new sources it starts trusting, and flag when your own site is added or dropped.

  • Full citation URL + title captured per source
  • Aggregate domain frequency across prompts
  • Auto-flag: new domains, dropped domains, position changes
Actionable output

A short list of sources actually worth chasing

Instead of guessing which directory link matters, AI Ranker shows you the specific citation sources Perplexity trusts for your queries. Publish, get listed, or earn a mention on those pages — that's what moves the answer.

  • Directory & review-site targets ranked by citation count
  • Local press & blog mentions competitors have but you don't
  • Google Business Profile signal analysis
Why Perplexity matters for local

Perplexity is where AI-native buyers search

Perplexity crossed 15M monthly active users in 2025 and skews toward high-intent, research-first users who convert. Because it displays sources inline, ranking there compounds — every citation is a live backlink signal, not just a hidden ranking.

◆ FAQ

Common questions

Do you use the Perplexity API or scrape the site?+

We call the sonar-pro API for consistent, cited responses. This mirrors what a signed-in user sees and doesn't rely on brittle scraping.

How many prompts should I track for a local business?+

Start with 20–40: your core service + city variants, plus 'best/top' and 'near me' formulations. AI Ranker suggests a starter matrix based on your business category.

Can I export the citation list?+

Yes — every run exports to Markdown or shareable public link. Agencies use this to justify content and PR investments to clients.

What if Perplexity doesn't cite my business anywhere?+

Then you have a clear gap map: the tool shows you which specific pages Perplexity trusts for that query. Getting mentioned on those pages is the fastest way in.

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