AI READINESS CHECK
AI SEO checker: can ChatGPT and other AI assistants read your site?
An AI SEO checker tests whether AI assistants can find, read and understand your website. Digimetrics AI Readiness Check needs only your website address and returns a readiness score, the checks passed (for example 8 of 9), separate results for llms.txt, AI bots and structured data, and fixes with the most important first. It takes up to a minute.
- up to a minute
- Free for 7 days
- No card needed
Updated 23 October 2026
The short answer
- AI Readiness Check answers one question: is your site technically ready to be read and cited by AI assistants?
- It checks llms.txt, whether AI bots are allowed in, structured data and more, and counts the checks passed.
- Fixes come in order, most important first.
- One check takes up to a minute, and every tool is free for 7 days with no card.
- Readiness is the foundation. To see whether AI actually names you, run AI Mentions Tracker next.
WHAT YOU GET BACK
What the AI readiness report shows
- Readiness scoreOne overall verdict
- Checks passedFor example 8 of 9
- llms.txt, AI bots, structured dataEach checked
- FixesMost important first
From the official tutorial8 of 9 checks passed (89%); the one fix left was llms-full.txt. (Sample brand “Brightpath”.)
HOW IT WORKS
How to check your AI visibility readiness in three steps
- 1
Enter your website address
That is the only input. No accounts to connect.
- 2
Run the check
In up to a minute you get a readiness score and the result of every check.
- 3
Work through the fixes
Start at the top: the fixes are ordered by importance. Re-run to confirm each one passes.
Takes up to a minute. Included on every plan.
Can ChatGPT read my website?
Only if AI crawlers are allowed in and your pages are readable without guesswork. AI Readiness Check tests both in one run.
Three things decide it. Access: your robots.txt can allow or block the bots AI companies use, sometimes by accident through a security plugin or CDN setting. Structure: clear headings and structured data tell machines what a page is. Signposting: an llms.txt file gives AI tools a short, curated map of your key pages.
AI Readiness Check reports each one separately, so you know which to fix. In the official tutorial's sample (fictional brand Brightpath), the site passed 8 of 9 checks (89%); the one fix left was adding an llms-full.txt file. Whether to let every AI crawler in is a business decision; our guide on blocking GPTBot and other AI crawlers covers the trade-offs.
Not sure what an LLM is? Our glossary explains large language models in a sentence.
What is AI search optimization called?
AI search optimization goes by several names: GEO (generative engine optimization), AEO (answer engine optimization), LLM optimization or AI SEO. They all mean making your content easy for AI assistants to find, understand and cite.
The labels overlap more than the debates suggest. GEO usually refers to being cited in generated answers from ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity. AEO grew out of featured snippets and voice answers. AI SEO is the umbrella term most business owners search for. Read what GEO is and SEO vs GEO vs AEO for the detail.
What they share is a starting point: AI cannot cite a site it cannot read. That is what an AI visibility checker tests first.
| Term | Stands for | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| GEO | Generative engine optimization | Being cited in AI-generated answers |
| AEO | Answer engine optimization | Being the direct answer to a question |
| AI SEO | AI search engine optimization | The umbrella term for both |
| SEO | Search engine optimization | Ranking in classic search results |
How to do AI search optimization, step by step
Make the site readable, make the pages quotable, then measure whether AI names you. Each step has its own Digimetrics tool.
Google's own guidance says SEO best practices still apply to its AI features, so a healthy site comes first. On top of that, AI search optimization adds readiness checks, pages written to be quoted, and measurement across engines.
- Readable: run AI Readiness Check and fix what fails
- Signposted: create llms.txt and llms-full.txt with the llms.txt generator
- Quotable: rewrite key pages with AI Page Rewrite
- Measured: track mentions across five engines with AI Mentions Tracker
How do I measure ROI from AI search optimization efforts?
Measure in two layers: readiness and visibility first, then visits and conversions. Readiness checks passed and AI mention rate show progress before traffic does.
Re-run AI Readiness Check after each fix to show the checks-passed count rising. Track AI mention rate and citation rate monthly with the same question set. Then watch referral visits from AI tools and the conversions they bring in Google Analytics (GA4), connected free and read-only. Google also offers a Generative AI performance report in Search Console for its own AI features.
Best AI search optimization platform for beginners
A beginner needs a clear verdict and an ordered fix list, not a dashboard of raw data. As an AI SEO checker, AI Readiness Check gives you both in up to a minute.
Compared with Semrush or Ahrefs, Digimetrics puts the AI checks first rather than as an add-on, and includes them on every plan: try them free for 7 days, and Starter is $31 a month billed annually after that. For a full picture of Google and AI together, the Full Site Audit folds the same readiness signals into its health score, tagged GEO. Before you start, the AI SEO checklist lists every item worth checking.
There are so many tools out there but few have the breadth and depth of Digimetrics in finding and fixing SEO, content, web, and social media issues. It's definitely a boon to marketers and agency owners alike.
Walter LimFounder, Cooler InsightsQUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure? Email support@digimetrics.ai and a person will reply.
What is the best AI SEO checker in 2026?
One that tests AI-specific readiness, not just classic SEO, and tells you what to fix first. AI Readiness Check tests llms.txt, AI-bot access, structured data and more, returns a readiness score and checks passed, and orders the fixes, in up to a minute.
Is there a free AI visibility checker?
Yes, to start. Every Digimetrics tool, AI Readiness Check included, is free for 7 days with no card.
What is the difference between AI Readiness Check and AI Mentions Tracker?
AI Readiness Check tests whether AI can read your site. AI Mentions Tracker tests whether AI actually names you, by asking buyer questions to GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overview. Run readiness first, then mentions.
Does llms.txt help on Google?
Google says it does not use llms.txt for Search or its AI features, and that having one neither helps nor harms rankings. Other AI services and tools may read it, which is why the check still reports it.
How do AI search optimization tools increase organic traffic?
They do not create traffic on their own. They show what stops AI tools and search engines reading and citing your pages, so you can fix it. Results depend on the fixes you ship and the quality of your content.
Do I need a developer to fix what it finds?
Not always. An llms.txt file is a text file you upload, and the generator writes it for you. Structured data is a code block you paste. Changes to robots.txt or server settings may need whoever manages your hosting.
Is AI Readiness Check better than Semrush or Ahrefs for a small business?
It is narrower and simpler: one input, one score, an ordered fix list for AI readiness. Big suites cover more ground for specialists; this answers the AI question directly in up to a minute.
Make sure AI can read your site before you ask it to recommend you.
Run your first AI readiness check free for 7 days. No credit card.