Why AI Visibility Matters Right Now
Imagine a new customer asking ChatGPT for “best coffee machines 2025”. Your brand name should pop up. If it doesn’t, you lose credibility and sales. Today, AI chatbots drive millions of queries every day. Without effective chatgpt visibility tracking, small businesses can’t gauge how they appear.
Ask yourself:
– Does ChatGPT recommend your products?
– Are you cited in expert lists on Claude?
– How often does Perplexity mention you?
If you don’t know, you’re flying blind.
The AI Visibility Gap for SMEs
Traditional SEO tools focus on Google or Bing. They tell you about web rankings, backlinks, keyword positions. But AI chatbots? They’re a different beast.
They use prompts, citations and conversational replies. You need:
- Real-time insights on how AI platforms mention you.
- Comparison with competitors.
- Sentiment monitoring in AI-generated suggestions.
That’s where our open-source AI visibility tracker comes in. It fills the gap. You’ll see every brand mention, every citation, and every prompt success rate. All without breaking the bank.
How Our Open-Source Tracker Works
We built this tool for small businesses and solo founders. No hefty licences. No confusing dashboards. Just clear, actionable data.
Real-Time Mention & Citation Tracking
Monitor brand mentions across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and more.
Every time a prompt returns your brand, we log it. You’ll know:
– Visibility score: Percentage of prompts where you appear.
– Mentions: Raw counts of brand name usage.
– Citations: Which sources AI platforms reference when suggesting your products.
Competitor Visibility & Sentiment
It’s not enough to track yourself. You want to see rivals.
Our tracker shows:
– Competitor share of voice across AI bots.
– Sentiment scores (positive, neutral, negative).
– Weekly trend graphs so you spot dips or surges.
Country-Level Tracking
Operating in Europe? You can monitor AI responses in Germany, France, Spain or the UK.
Switch country filters and spot regional differences. Handy for localised campaigns.
Multi-Platform Coverage
We support:
– ChatGPT
– Claude
– Perplexity
– Gemini
– Google AI Mode
…and more platforms are on the roadmap. You get a unified view.
Open-Source Benefits
Why open-source? Three big reasons:
- Transparency
You see the code. Understand how metrics are calculated. - Community-Driven
Add features. Report bugs. Help shape the tool. - Cost-Effective
No subscription fees. Pay only for hosting if you self-host or opt for our affordable cloud plan.
Comparing With Established Tools
You’ve probably tried SEMrush, Ahrefs or Moz. They excel at SEO. But they lack true chatgpt visibility tracking. Here’s how they stack up:
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SEMrush
Strength: Comprehensive SEO suite.
Limitation: No AI prompt monitoring. Pricey for SMEs. -
Ahrefs
Strength: Backlink data and keyword research.
Limitation: AI visibility not covered. No sentiment insights. -
Moz
Strength: Usability and local SEO.
Limitation: Ignores generative AI platforms completely.
Our open-source tracker might not have fancy brand colours, but it delivers exactly what small businesses need:
- AI-specific metrics.
- Real-time alerts.
- Prompt-level detail.
- Transparent code base.
That’s how you get a first-mover advantage in AI search. You spot gaps before competitors do. With our tracker, you avoid blind spots. And you keep costs in check.
Real Use Cases for Small Businesses
Let’s make it real.
Local Café in Berlin
Anna runs a café. She uses our tool to see if ChatGPT suggests her “organic oat lattes”. She spots a low visibility score. She tweaks her website content and prompts the tracker to re-run tests. Within a week, her brand visibility in ChatGPT jumps from 30% to 68%.
E-Commerce Startup
SmartShop sells eco-friendly gadgets online. By monitoring Claude and Perplexity, they discover Perplexity often cites a competitor’s blog. SmartShop partners with that blog, boosts citations, and beats competitors in Perplexity’s suggestions.
Content Creators with Maggie’s AutoBlog
We integrate seamlessly with Maggie’s AutoBlog, our AI-powered platform that generates SEO and GEO-targeted blog content. Write optimised posts, publish, then watch how ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity pick them up. Instant feedback on what works. No guesswork.
Getting Started in 3 Steps
- Install the Tracker
Clone our GitHub repo. Follow the simple wizard. - Connect Your Prompts
Add the prompts you care about: product searches, service queries, comparison tests. - Review Dashboards
Watch your visibility, mentions, citations and sentiment roll in. Set up weekly email summaries.
You’ll feel like a data scientist. But without the headache.
Why SMEs Love It
- Affordable and Accessible
No more hefty subscriptions. Perfect for budgets under €100/month. - No Tech Expertise Required
Clear instructions. Friendly community support. - Focus on AI
Prioritise generative engine optimisation, not just SEO.
Ready to track your brand in AI chats?
Next Steps & Roadmap
We’re just getting started. Coming soon:
– Automated alert thresholds.
– Industry benchmarks.
– Collaborations with marketing agencies.
– Workshops and tutorials through our community.
Join us early. Shape the future of AI visibility tracking. Because if you don’t track, you can’t optimise.
Conclusion
AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity are the new battlegrounds for brand discovery. Ignoring them means missing out on billions of monthly visits. Our multi-platform open-source AI visibility tracker puts small businesses on equal footing with larger rivals. You get real-time insights, competitor analysis, and actionable data — all without the enterprise price tag.
Stop wondering if you’re on page one of conversational AI. Track, adapt, and own your visibility today.
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