Top domains mentioned by Claude

This page shows which websites and brands Claude mentions most frequently in its responses. Based on over 385'000 analyzed prompts across multiple industries and languages. Updated monthly.

Platform mention trends

Platforms

Key figures

22'547
Claude answers analyzed
sortlist.fr
most cited domain (4.12 per 100 answers)
Amazon
most cited platform (1.12 per 100 answers)
3'593
answers in September 2026

The 20 websites most cited by Claude

RankDomainCitationsper 100 answers
1sortlist.fr9304.12
2pagesjaunes.fr4411.96
3doctolib.fr3041.35
4impli.fr3001.33
5makershop.fr2531.12
6youlovewords.com2060.91
7legal500.fr2040.90
8ecole.cube.fr1880.83
9immocompare.org1780.79
10eskimoz.fr1560.69
11lulu.com1530.68
12Amazon1510.67
13noiise.com1490.66
14sortlist.com1460.65
15digitiz.fr1360.60
16atome3d.com1320.59
17blurb.com1280.57
18printify.com1270.56
19farouknasri.com1260.56
20manda.fr1210.54

Rankings are rebuilt from monthly rankings: the counts at the end of a list can be minimums.

Platforms most cited by Claude

RankPlatformper 100 answers
1Amazon1.12
2Trustpilot0.68
3TripAdvisor0.39
4Canva0.27
5Shopify0.25
6HubSpot0.24
7Microsoft0.23
8Salesforce0.15
9LinkedIn0.13
10Apple0.11

Frequently asked questions

Which websites does Claude cite most often?

sortlist.fr (4.12 citations per 100 answers), pagesjaunes.fr (1.96) and doctolib.fr (1.35), across 22'547 Claude answers analyzed from August 2025 to September 2026.

Which platforms does Claude cite most?

Among the 37 tracked platforms, Claude cites Amazon the most (1.12 per 100 answers), then Trustpilot (0.68) and TripAdvisor (0.39).

How many Claude answers were analyzed?

22'547 answers from August 2025 to September 2026: 21'591 to questions in French and 956 in English.

Where do these figures come from?

From the questions Sorank asks AI assistants every week to track the visibility of its clients' websites: 387'471 answers since August 2025. Only aggregated figures are published; no client is named. Method

Understanding Claude Citation Data and Source Behavior

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).

Claude's Approach to Source Selection

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.

How Claude Differs from ChatGPT in Citations

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.

Using Claude Citation Data for GEO Strategy

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.

What is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)?

GEO is the practice of optimizing your website so it gets mentioned and recommended by AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and Perplexity. Unlike traditional SEO which focuses on Google rankings, GEO focuses on how AI models reference your content when answering user questions. The data on this site tracks which domains are most mentioned across 385'000+ AI responses.

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