Free AEO Audit Tool
This AEO audit tool gives you a free AEO audit in about 30 seconds — a full readiness score for how well your website is optimized to be cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, Claude, and AI Overviews, plus prioritized fixes.
Free — no credit card. Updated for 2026 AI search algorithms.
What is an AEO audit tool?
An AEO audit tool analyzes your website and scores how likely AI answer engines are to cite it. Where a classic SEO audit measures your fitness for Google's ranked links, an AEO audit measures the three things that decide whether ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and AI Overviews quote you: machine-readable structured data, answer-first content an LLM can extract, and crawler access for the AI bots that build those answers.
This free AEO audit runs in about 30 seconds. Enter a URL and the tool returns a 0–100 AEO score, five sub-scores (schema, content structure, and ChatGPT / Perplexity / Gemini readiness), and a prioritized list of fixes ranked by impact — so you know exactly what to change first.
Enter your URL
No signup. Any public page works.
Get your AEO score
Overall score plus five per-engine sub-scores in ~30 seconds.
Fix what matters
Impact-ranked recommendations, most valuable first.
What Does the AEO Audit Check?
Schema Markup Score
Analyzes your JSON-LD structured data — Organization, Article, Product, FAQ, HowTo schema. Checks for completeness, accuracy, and AI-optimization of each schema type.
Content Structure Score
Evaluates heading hierarchy, answer-first formatting, FAQ sections, content length, readability, and whether your content structure enables easy AI extraction.
ChatGPT Readiness
Checks if ChatGPT can effectively crawl, understand, and cite your content. Evaluates robots.txt access, content clarity, and citation-worthiness.
Perplexity Readiness
Analyzes how well your content aligns with Perplexity's citation model. Checks for factual density, source authority, and structured answers that Perplexity prefers.
Gemini Readiness
Evaluates your content's compatibility with Google Gemini and AI Overviews. Checks for E-E-A-T signals, content freshness, and Google's structured data requirements.
Actionable Recommendations
Get prioritized, specific recommendations to improve your AEO score. Each suggestion includes implementation guidance ranked by impact.
How to Improve Your AEO Score
Add JSON-LD Schema Markup
Schema markup is the single most impactful AEO improvement. Use our free Schema Generator to create Organization, Article, FAQ, and Product schema for your site.
Restructure Content for AI Extraction
Use answer-first formatting: start each section with a clear, concise answer then elaborate. Learn more in our What is AEO guide.
Add FAQ Sections to Key Pages
FAQ sections with FAQPage schema directly match how users query AI assistants and are among the most frequently cited content types.
Allow AI Crawler Access
Check your robots.txt to ensure ChatGPT-User, PerplexityBot, and Google-Extended crawlers can access your content. Blocked crawlers mean zero AI citations.
Build Authority Signals
Add author bios with credentials, include data citations, display publication dates, and ensure E-E-A-T signals are visible. Read our AEO vs SEO guide for the full framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an AEO audit?
An AEO audit analyzes how well your website is optimized for AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, and Claude. It checks schema markup, content structure, authority signals, and crawler access to calculate your readiness for AI-generated citations.
How is the AEO score calculated?
The AEO score is a weighted average of five sub-scores: Schema Markup (how well your structured data is implemented), Content Structure (heading hierarchy, answer formatting, FAQ sections), ChatGPT Readiness, Perplexity Readiness, and Gemini Readiness. Each is scored 0-100.
Is the AEO audit really free?
Yes, completely free with no credit card required. You get a full AEO score breakdown, sub-scores for each AI platform, and prioritized recommendations. Enter your email optionally to receive a detailed PDF report.
What is a good AEO score?
Scores above 80 indicate strong AEO optimization. Most websites score between 20-40 on their first audit. The average score across all industries is 34. Top-performing sites in competitive niches typically score 75-95.
How often should I run an AEO audit?
We recommend running an AEO audit monthly or after any major content or technical changes. AI search algorithms evolve rapidly, and regular audits help you maintain and improve your AI visibility.
How is this different from an SEO audit tool?
A traditional SEO audit tool grades you for Google's ranked blue links — keywords, backlinks, Core Web Vitals. An AEO audit tool grades you for being cited inside AI answers: structured data an LLM can parse, answer-first content it can extract, and crawler access for ChatGPT-User, PerplexityBot, and Google-Extended. This tool scores both the technical and content signals that decide whether AI engines quote you.
Related Reading
- → What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)? — the foundational concept
- → AEO vs SEO: Which one matters more in 2026?
- → How to Optimize for Perplexity — practical step-by-step guide
- → The Ultimate Guide to AEO — comprehensive walkthrough
- → AEO Case Studies — real-world wins and lifts
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