Free scanner checks if local businesses appear in AI recommendations
A free scanner checks whether a local appears in . After entering a name, city, and category, it asks ChatGPT, , and Gemini the kinds of local questions a real customer might ask, such as looking for the best dentist in a city. The result shows whether each AI tool recommends the , which are named instead, and where the appears in the list if it is included.
In a test of 50 local es, most did not appear in any AI answer. The es that did appear were not simply the ones with the highest Google ratings. The early signal is that AI answers may care more about mentions on local websites and consistent information across the web than raw review counts.
Seeing a of ChatGPT recommending a made the issue feel concrete for owners, and some reacted strongly. The scan is free and shows the result before signup.
Key points
- The scanner asks ChatGPT, , and Gemini local recommendation questions.
- It shows whether the appears, which appear, and the ’s position if listed.
- Most of the 50 tested local es did not show up in any AI answer.
- High Google ratings did not guarantee appearance in .
- Local mentions and consistent web information may matter more than review count.