This page shows which websites and brands Claude cites most frequently in its responses. Based on over 90,000 analyzed prompts across multiple industries and languages. Updated monthly.
This page shows which websites and brands Claude cites most frequently in its responses. Based on over 90,000 analyzed prompts across multiple industries and languages. Updated monthly.
Claude, developed by Anthropic, has established a reputation for thoughtful, nuanced responses, and its citation patterns reflect that same character. The data on this page, gathered by Sorank from tens of thousands of analyzed prompts, shows which domains and brands Claude references most often, providing critical intelligence for anyone pursuing Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).
Anthropic has designed Claude with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy, and this philosophy extends to how the model handles citations. Claude demonstrates a measurable preference for academic, institutional, and well-sourced content. University websites, peer-reviewed journals, government databases, and established reference platforms like Wikipedia appear with high frequency in Claude's responses.
When comparing Claude's citation data to ChatGPT, several differences emerge. Claude tends to cite longer-form, in-depth content more frequently than shorter articles. Where ChatGPT might reference a popular blog post, Claude often gravitates toward comprehensive guides and research-oriented material. ChatGPT references YouTube more readily, while Claude leans toward text-based, traditionally published sources.
Understanding Claude's citation behavior is increasingly important as Anthropic grows its user base. Being cited by Claude places your brand in front of a high-value audience. The data available on this page, combined with cross-model comparisons against ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, enables a comprehensive Generative Engine Optimization strategy. Track which domains Claude favors month over month using Sorank.