Top Sources Cited by Gemini
Which websites does Gemini cite most often? This report breaks down top cited sources across Gemini answers, showing which domains earn the most visibility during the selected data period.
- Report Date: May 2026
- Data Period: Aug 2024 – May 2026
This chart shows the top sources cited by Gemini during the selected data period. Use it to identify dominant domains, citation patterns, and opportunities to improve your AI visibility.
31.8%
Increase in citations per response
15.22
Average sources per response (Gemini 3)
73%
Reddit YoY growth (tech/electronics)
9.3%
Increase in unique domains cited
What This Data Reveals
Gemini reflects Google’s ecosystem-first AI search approach. It cites Google-owned properties more often than ChatGPT or Perplexity while still expanding its broader web sourcing.
🔥 Key Finding
Gemini 3 increased citation diversity after the January 2026 update. Average sources per response rose 31.8%, and unique cited domains grew 9.3%.
The Gemini 3 Impact: After Gemini 3 became the default, many low-citation domains dropped out, but top domains stayed stable and overall source diversity improved.
Google Properties Advantage: Gemini favors Google-owned sources like YouTube, Maps, and Shopping, especially for video, local, and product-related queries.
Reddit’s Momentum: Reddit citations grew strongly on Gemini, especially in tech and electronics, showing that authentic discussion content is gaining priority.
Top Sources Breakdown
| 1. Reddit | #1 across Gemini |
| 2. YouTube | Video dominance (Google-owned) |
| 3. Wikipedia | 3.4% overall |
| 4. Google Properties | Maps, Shopping, Google Blogs |
| 5. LinkedIn | Professional content |
| 6. Forbes | Editorial authority |
| 7. TechRadar | Tech reviews |
| 8. Alibaba | E-commerce queries |
| 9. User-Generated Content | Strong UGC preference |
| 10. TechCrunch | Tech journalism |
How we collect this data
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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