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Top Sources Cited by Claude

Which websites does Claude cite most often? This report breaks down top cited sources across Claude answers, showing which domains earn the most visibility during the selected data period.

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.

55%

Responses that include citations

13

Average sources cited per response

36%

Journalism citations from past 12 months

Hybrid

UGC + high-end publisher approach

What This Data Reveals

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.

🔥 Key Finding

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.

Top Sources Breakdown

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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At Track My Visibility, we collect citation data by monitoring AI-generated answers across platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and other AI search tools. We analyze which domains are cited, how often they appear, and where your brand stands against competing sources.

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