Google AI Cites Most of its Information from these Sites; Check the List

Aug 26, 2025, 17:10 IST

Explore the top 20 most-cited domains in Google AI Overviews, including Quora, Reddit, and LinkedIn. See how this new list reveals where AI is pulling its information from and how it's changing the search landscape for brands.

According to Google's AI Overviews, Quora is the most-cited website. The results indicate that the summaries produced by Google's AI often draw from content on Quora. The discovery confirms Quora's established reputation for producing high-caliber, expert-driven material and points to a significant advertising possibility.

The study claims that Quora's presence in AI Overviews is opening up a new user traffic channel. Users frequently click across to Quora to continue their study after seeing a link to the platform in a summary. Advertisers now have a fresh chance to connect with people who are actively seeking information.

Quora becomes the Most Cited Domain

AI-generated summaries are now introducing Quora to millions of users, who click over to continue their study on the platform as AI Overviews transform the search experience. This gives advertisers a distinct edge: Quora Ads enable companies to connect with highly interested consumers just when they're looking for information.

Top 20 Domains that get Cited in Google AI Overviews

Here is a list of the most-cited websites in Google's AI Overviews, with the ones at the top being cited most often.

Rank

Domain

Count

1

quora.com

~115

2

reddit.com

~110

3

linkedin.com

~55

4

youtube.com

~45

5

nytimes.com

~35

6

amazon.com

~30

7

travelandleisure.com

~30

8

healthline.com

~25

9

bankrate.com

~25

10

forbes.com

~25

11

nerdwallet.com

~20

12

goodhousekeeping.com

~20

13

runrepeat.com

~20

14

cnet.com

~20

15

businessinsider.com

~20

16

medium.com

~20

17

en.wikipedia.org

~15

18

foodandwine.com

~15

19

pcmag.com

~15

20

yahoo.com

~15

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Key Findings of the Report

By 2028, the Semrush report predicts that AI search traffic will overtake that of conventional organic search. Other important conclusions include:

  • The domain most often mentioned in AI Overviews is Quora.

  • The value of each visitor resulting from an AI search is 4.4 times more than that of a typical search visitor.

  • Brands are better positioned for long-term visibility when they feature on reliable, mentioned sites like Quora.

The findings of the study imply that Quora and similar platforms, with their native ad formats, could be a valuable avenue for businesses trying to adjust to the changing search environment. Advertisers can contact consumers when they are actively looking for information by integrating their material into relevant conversations.

What is Quora?

Quora is a well-known knowledge-sharing website where users may exchange ideas, ask questions, and examine various viewpoints. People may find the finest answers to their questions on Quora, which has over 400 million unique visitors each month.

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Vidhee Tripathi
Vidhee Tripathi

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Vidhee Tripathi completed her PG Diploma degree in Digital Media from Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi. She is a graduate in Science with chemistry honors from Banaras Hindu University. She has 2 years of experience in various aspects of journalism. She was previously associated with the social media wing of Akashvani. At jagranjosh.com, currently she covers current affairs, national news and international news. She is also associated with the education news section of Jagran Josh.

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