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This chart shows the top sources cited by Claude during the selected data period. Use it to identify dominant domains, citation patterns, and opportunities to improve your AI visibility.
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Average sources cited per response
Journalism citations from past 12 months
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Claude has a more selective sourcing style than ChatGPT or Gemini. It cites sources in only 55% of responses, but when it does, it averages 13 sources per response, the highest among major AI platforms.
Claude blends user-generated sources like Reddit and Capterra with trusted publishers like Forbes, TechCrunch, and NYT. This gives it a strong mix of real-world discussion and editorial authority.
Legacy Journalism Preference: Claude cites legacy publishers like The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and The Economist more heavily than fresh content. Only 36% of its journalism citations come from the past 12 months, showing a stronger preference for established sources.
Long-Form Content Wins: Claude favors detailed, authoritative content over quick summaries. Research papers, Medium deep-dives, Wikipedia pages, and comprehensive guides tend to perform better than short listicles.
B2B SaaS Preferences: In B2B SaaS, Claude cites Capterra, G2, Reddit, Forbes, and TechCrunch more often. It seems built for professional research that needs both peer reviews and editorial validation.
| 1. Reddit | Community discussion |
| 2. Wikipedia | Encyclopedic reference |
| 3. Medium | Long-form articles |
| 4. Forbes | Business authority |
| 5. TechCrunch | Tech journalism |
| 6. The New York Times | Legacy journalism |
| 7. The Atlantic | Long-form essays |
| 8. Capterra | SaaS reviews |
| 9. The Economist | Premium journalism |
| 10. The New Yorker | Literary journalism |
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