The State of AI Search
Monthly data-driven reports on how AI engines recommend brands. Free, public, and built from anonymized signals across the PRESENSS network.
State of AI Search — Q2 2026
14,820 simulations across 1,240 brands and 9 AI engines reveal a clear pattern: most brands remain invisible in AI responses while a small group of early GEO adopters dominate recommendations. Perplexity leads on mention rate; G2 is the most cited domain across every engine.
State of AI Search — Q1 2026
8,420 simulations across 820 brands and 8 AI engines show AI search maturing rapidly. Average PRSNSS Score rises to 27 as GEO awareness grows. Perplexity overtakes ChatGPT on mention rate for the first time. Reddit citations triple quarter-over-quarter, becoming the second most cited domain across all engines.
State of AI Search — Q4 2025
3,240 simulations across 340 brands and 6 AI engines mark the beginning of systematic GEO measurement. ChatGPT dominates early adoption; Reddit and G2 emerge as the two most reliable citation sources. Average PRSNSS Score of 21 reveals the massive untapped opportunity for early movers.