SaaS and developer sites adopt llms.txt far more often | Trakkr Research
The file is culturally concentrated among technical sites.
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
SaaS and developer tools reach 24.1% llms.txt adoption in the study.
Why it matters
Adoption patterns should not be mistaken for universal citation best practice.
Supporting metrics
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| SaaS/developer adoption | 24.1% | Highest named category adoption in the study. |
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Data & Sources
- The llms.txt Effect - Flagship study behind this page
- Page JSON - Machine-readable companion file