Definition

AI Search Visibility

Updated Feb 10, 2026

Definition

AI Search Visibility is how often your brand or content appears in AI answers for a defined set of prompts, measured as mentions plus citations.

Plain English

Are you showing up when people ask AI about your category? That's AI search visibility.

Why it matters

  • It replaces rankings as the primary measure of presence in AI-powered search.
  • Visibility without clicks is still visibility, and it shapes purchase decisions.
  • Tracking it requires a fixed prompt set and repeatable measurement.