Google AI Mode
Rank Tracker
Track when AI Mode appears, how it answers, and whether you are mentioned or cited—across text, voice, and image-based queries.
Built for SEO agencies & in-house teams • White-label reporting • CSV/Sheets exports
Why AI Mode is different (and why you should track it)
AI Mode is powered by Gemini 2.5 to handle reasoning and multimodal prompts (type, talk, or add an image). It also offers Deep Search for fully-cited research flows. That means inclusion can change based on how users ask, what they upload, and whether they go deeper. This tracker measures those behaviors so you can win—and keep—visibility.
What this rank tracker measures (AI Mode–specific)
AI Mode Appearance Rate
% of checks where AI Mode shows for a query.
Mention Presence
Your brand appears in the answer text.
Citation Presence
Your domain/URL is listed among sources.
Modality Impact
Inclusion deltas for text vs. voice vs. image prompts.
Follow-up Delta
Change in mention/citation after common follow-ups.
Deep Search Signals
When Deep Search is suggested/used and whether you're cited in the resulting report.
Source Mix Index
Domains/types AI Mode cites (publishers, docs, .gov/.edu, vendors).
Region Coverage
Sampling from supported regions (US/UK/India) with rollout notes.
Core KPI: Appearance Rate × (Mention or Citation Presence), segmented by modality and follow-ups.
Track AI Mode appearance rate per keyword
Detect brand mentions and source citations
See which page gets referenced
Monitor competitor share inside AI Mode answers
Get do-this-next playbooks to win more placements
Unique modules for AI Mode
Modality Map
See which query + modality pairs trigger AI Mode most (e.g., "compare X vs Y" by voice; "how to fix" with a screenshot). Prioritize the combos that move inclusion.
Deep Search Tracker
Log when Deep Search is offered and whether your pages appear in the fully-cited report. Compare citations between the standard AI Mode answer and Deep Search.
Follow-up Behavior
Track inclusion shifts after "price?", "steps?", "alternatives?", and other common follow-ups. Add sections that lock in presence when users dig deeper.
Source Replacement Map
Identify the external sources AI Mode prefers in your cluster and show what to publish or improve to replace them (tables, primary data, concise steps).
Own the Generative Layer Above the Fold
AI Mode compresses answers and sources into a single view where buyers decide faster. Even when blue-link clicks dip, showing inside AI Mode keeps your brand visible and builds demand. This tracker turns AI Mode into a measurable channel you can improve week after week.
Presence
Are we in AI Mode when it appears?
Attribution
Are we mentioned or cited (linked)?
Momentum
Are we improving appearance rate and share vs. rivals?
What "winning" looks like (examples)
Real insights that move the needle on AI Mode visibility
"Image-prompted 'how to install…' queries show AI Mode 68% of the time; adding a 4-step TL;DR + annotated images increased your citation rate +21%."
"For 'X vs Y', voice prompts favor concise spec tables. A 10-row comparison table lifted mentions +17% across the cluster."
"When Deep Search appears, pages with primary source links are cited 2.4× more often than pages that reference summaries."
How it works
Add keywords & competitors
Import from your rank tracker or paste lists. Include commercial, informational, and brand terms—AI Mode triggers vary by intent.
Schedule checks
Run daily or on your cadence. We detect whether AI Mode appears and capture the full answer surface.
Parse mentions & citations
We analyze the AI response to identify brand mentions, domain-level citations, and linked sources—then map them to your pages.
Get playbooks that move the metrics
See which entities, sections, source types, and prompt patterns correlate with AI Mode wins—and exactly what to fix next.
Report & share
White-label dashboards, scheduled PDFs, CSV/Sheets exports, and API pulls for Looker/Power BI.
Built for agencies (and teams that report like them)
Workspaces/Clients
Separate data, settings, and reports cleanly per client.
White-label reporting
Your brand, your template, one-click exports.
Roles & permissions
Give SEOs, writers, and AMs the right access.
Exports & API
Bring AI Mode metrics into your existing reporting stack.
Why this beats manual checks (for AI Mode)
Multimodal sampling you won't repeat by hand
Consistent testing across text, voice, and image inputs
Full capture of answers, sources, and Deep Search events
Complete data collection beyond manual observation
Normalized metrics your clients understand
Standardized reporting that works across accounts
Repeatable playbooks you can deploy this week
Actionable insights ready for immediate implementation
Playbooks included (AI Mode)
Modality Fit
TL;DR blocks, short steps, and annotated images for image/voice workflows.
Deep Search Readiness
Add primary citations, data tables, and methods sections to win fully-cited reports.
Follow-up FAQs
Add compact answers to "price/time/tools/alternatives" so you persist after refinements.
Source Strategy
Target the domains AI Mode already trusts; publish the missing evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AI Mode have "positions"?
No. AI Mode presents a unified answer, not a ranked list. We track whether you're mentioned/cited (presence) and how that presence compares to rivals (share)—these are the meaningful AI Mode "positions."
How often do you check AI Mode?
Daily by default. You can adjust frequency per workspace/client or keyword set.
Do you support voice and image queries?
Yes—via Google's API. You can test all modalities (text, voice, image) to find what triggers AI Mode for your targets.
Does this replace my SERP rank tracker?
No. Keep your SERP tracker for blue links. Use this for the AI Mode layer that sits above them—think of it as an add-on channel.
Can I track other AI engines?
Yes—ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and more. All inside one dashboard, same playbook approach.