Median citations are identical with and without llms.txt | Trakkr Research
An analysis of the Trakkr study reveals that the presence of an llms.txt file does not alter the median number of citations a domain receives.
Methodology: Built from HTTP scans of 37,894 AI-cited domains, linked to 337,362 citations and 882 citation snapshots in the Trakkr corpus.
Claim
Median citations remain at 3 for domains regardless of whether they implement an llms.txt file.
Why it matters
Operators should note that implementing an llms.txt file yields no baseline advantage in median citation frequency. Strategists can deprioritize this implementation if the sole objective is increasing aggregate citation volume.
Supporting metrics
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Median citations with llms.txt | 3 | Median citations for domains with llms.txt. |
| Median citations without llms.txt | 3 | Median citations for domains without llms.txt. |
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Data & Sources
- The llms.txt Effect - Flagship study behind this page
- Page JSON - Machine-readable companion file