Knowing whether your brand gets cited by AI answer engines requires a different method than just "asking ChatGPT once": you need to track the same prompts over time, across multiple engines.
Why a single test isn't enough
AI engine answers aren't deterministic: the same prompt can return different answers hours apart, and only 11% of domains cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity overlap (2026 market data). Optimizing for a single engine leaves the rest uncovered.
What to track for every prompt
- Mention: does the brand show up in the answer?
- Position: is it the first option cited, or the third, after two competitors?
- Sentiment: is the tone positive, neutral or negative?
- Cited sources: which domains does the engine cite as support, when it exposes them (Perplexity and Gemini do this natively)?
Where to start without an account
You can try the concept for free with our Brand Perception Check: enter your brand name and a realistic prompt, and instantly see which configured engines mention you.
For continuous monitoring across multiple prompts and engines over time, with history and weekly alerts, you'll need an AIVIS account — the Free plan already includes 3 tracked prompts at no cost.