Is your site ready
for AI search?
AI Search (AEO) is the future of discovery. Unlike traditional SEO, AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini prioritize factual accuracy, structured data, and direct, authoritative answers. We analyze your domain across key search vectors to ensure you remain visible as search moves from 'links' to 'knowledge'.
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Why AEO/GEO Matters
AI Search is Growing
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity are changing how people discover information. Unlike Google, they directly cite sources—if your content isn't optimized for AI, you won't get the citations.
Structured Data Wins
AI engines prioritize content with clear structure: summaries, FAQs, key takeaways, and entity definitions. This is different from traditional SEO which focuses on keywords and links.
Easy to Optimize
AEO optimization is straightforward: add AI Summaries, FAQ pairs, key takeaways, and expertise signals. No complex backlink strategies required.
First-Mover Advantage
Most websites haven't optimized for AI yet. By optimizing now, you'll be cited more frequently as AI adoption grows across search, browsers, and apps.
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Robots can find you
AI crawlers need clear signals to discover and index your content. We analyze your robots.txt, llms.txt, sitemaps, and access rules to ensure ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and other AI models can find every page. Missing these signals means you're invisible to AI search.
AI understands your content
AI models don't scan the web like traditional search engines. They need well-organized, machine-readable content. We check your schema markup, meta tags, heading hierarchy, and content organization. Poor structure means AI systems misunderstand your content or skip it entirely.
Your words get cited
When ChatGPT, Google's AI Overviews, or Perplexity cite sources, they pull from well-structured, clear, authoritative content. We measure how quote-able your content is: paragraph clarity, factual density, lists, data points, and unique insights. Citable content drives traffic from AI search results.
What You'll Discover
Comprehensive AI search optimization analysis with detailed insights.
AEO Score Analysis
AEO Score
Get your AI Engine Optimization score (0-100) measuring discoverability, structure, and citability for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity.
SEO Analysis
SEO Score
Traditional SEO evaluation including title optimization, meta descriptions, keyword usage, readability, and Google search compatibility.
Detailed Recommendations
Actionable Insights
Step-by-step recommendations for improving your content's performance in AI search results and traditional search engines.
AI Crawler Signals
Bot Detection
Track which AI models visit your site: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and more. Monitor your AI search presence in real-time.
Schema Markup
Structured Data
Validate schema.org markup including Article, FAQPage, Product, and custom JSON-LD structures for rich snippets.
Instant Results
Real-Time Analysis
Get results instantly. No signup required, no limits on scans. Check unlimited websites and pages for free.
Built by AEO Experts
wpAEO is developed by Answer Engine Optimization specialists with years of experience optimizing content for AI search.
Years of SEO & AEO Experience
Websites Optimized for AI
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wpAEO is trusted by agencies, SaaS companies, and publishers to optimize their content for both traditional search engines and AI-powered answer engines. Our recommendations are based on extensive testing across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and other leading AI models.
How to Use the AEO Checker
Follow these steps to analyze your content and improve your AI search readiness.
Enter Your Domain
Paste your website URL in the checker input. The tool analyzes any public webpage.
Get Your Score
Receive detailed AEO and SEO scores based on 30+ optimization criteria.
Implement Changes
Use the actionable recommendations to optimize your content for AI search.
Attribution
When citing the AEO Checker results, please reference: wpAEO AEO/GEO Checker — AI content optimization analysis tool. Visit wp-aeo.com/checker for free analysis of your website's AI search readiness.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about AEO and AI search readiness.
What is the difference between AEO and SEO?
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) focuses on ranking in traditional search engine results pages. AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) focuses on making your content discoverable and citable by AI-powered answer engines like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. While SEO targets keywords and backlinks, AEO emphasizes structured data, machine-readable content formats like llms.txt, and clear content structure that AI systems can parse and cite accurately.
How does AEO Checker calculate the score?
AEO Checker evaluates your site across three categories: AI Discoverability (robots.txt, llms.txt, sitemap, AI crawler access), Content Structure (schema markup, meta quality, headings, content organization), and AI Citability (paragraph clarity, factual density, structured lists, statistical data). Each category contributes to a total score out of 100, with specific point values assigned to over 30 individual checks.
How can I improve my AEO score?
Focus on three key areas: (1) Ensure AI crawlers can find you by setting up proper robots.txt and llms.txt configuration, (2) Improve content structure with clear headings, schema markup, and organized information, and (3) Write citable content with clear paragraphs, relevant data points, statistics, and structured lists. Start with quick wins in content organization, then gradually refine your writing for clarity and citation appeal.
Which AI models does AEO optimize for?
AEO optimizes for all major AI-powered answer engines including ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, and over 9 other AI models. The optimization techniques work universally across these platforms because they all require clear structure, machine-readable content, and accessible discovery mechanisms.
What's the difference between llms.txt and robots.txt?
robots.txt is a standard file that provides crawling rules to all web crawlers (including traditional search engines and AI models). llms.txt is a specialized file specifically designed for AI models to understand which content can be cited and crawled. AEO Checker validates both to ensure your content is discoverable by AI systems.
Does AEO work with my existing SEO plugin?
Yes, absolutely. The WP AEO plugin complements existing SEO solutions like Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, and SEOPress. AEO focuses on AI discoverability and citability, while traditional SEO plugins focus on Google rankings. Both improve your content's overall visibility—AEO targets AI models and Perplexity, while SEO targets Google search results.
Can I improve my AEO score without rewriting my content?
Yes. You can make quick improvements by organizing your content with clear headings, adding schema markup, including structured lists, and optimizing your meta descriptions. These structural changes help AI models understand your content better without requiring a full rewrite. For maximum impact, complement these improvements by refining your writing for clarity and adding relevant data points or statistics where appropriate.
How long does it take to see improvements in AI citations?
AI models crawl on different schedules. Setting up llms.txt allows discovery within days, but citations typically begin appearing within 2-4 weeks as AI models re-crawl your site. You can track AI bot visits in the WP AEO plugin dashboard to see when ChatGPT, Claude, and other models discover your content.
How do I know if AI models are actually citing my content?
Check your website analytics for visits from AI crawlers like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Googlebot. The WP AEO plugin includes AI bot visit tracking so you can see exactly which models have visited your site. You can also monitor your traffic sources and look for increases from AI-powered search platforms in your referral data.
Does improving my AEO score affect my Google rankings?
Not directly—AEO and SEO are separate optimization goals. However, improving your AEO score often involves better content structure, clearer writing, and organized information architecture. These improvements benefit both AI models and Google, so you'll often see SEO improvements as a natural side effect of AEO optimization.
What content types does AEO Checker evaluate?
AEO Checker analyzes any content type on your website: blog posts, articles, product pages, landing pages, FAQs, news content, and more. The evaluation criteria apply universally—if it's content you want AI models to discover and cite, AEO scoring will help you understand and improve its readiness.
Is AEO Checker free to use?
Yes, AEO Checker is completely free to use. No account or signup is required. You can scan unlimited websites and receive detailed reports with actionable recommendations. Simply visit the checker, enter your domain, and get your AEO score immediately.
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