Auto Warranty in AI Search: The Biggest AI Visibility Problems and How We'd Fix Them

Companies covered: Olive, CARCHEX, CarShield, Endurance, Toco Warranty, Protect My Car, AutoProtect USA, Omega Auto Care, everything breaks, Select Auto Protect, Concord Auto Protect, American Dream Auto Protect

Answer Capsule

The November 2026 Auto Warranty benchmark compares 12 companies across 597 AI answers that met its inclusion rules. Endurance recorded 596 mentions and 505 recommendations (84.59% of the answers). Being mentioned means appearing in an answer; being recommended means receiving an affirmative endorsement.

We examine each company, compare the available monthly results, and set out a five-step plan for improving the information AI systems can draw on. The work starts with measuring visibility and checking conflicting claims, then moves to company pages, relevant publishers and buyer questions. The cited pages need review before any correction request, and the research does not establish what caused recommendation differences or promise future gains.

Executive industry diagnosis

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• What does the Auto Warranty benchmark show about mentions, recommendations and placement?

The peer set splits into a dominant tier and a long tail. Endurance, CARCHEX and CarShield appear in nearly every answer and are recommended in most of them, so they occupy the default shortlist an answer reaches for. Olive sits clearly behind them but well ahead of everyone else, which makes it the most plausible challenger rather than a peer of the leaders.

Below Olive the field thins quickly. American Dream Auto Protect and Omega Auto Care earn real recommendation reach, while the remaining names appear only occasionally. For a client in that lower group, the practical question is not how to overtake Endurance but how to become a name an answer reliably includes at all.

Placement is a separate matter from reach. Several companies are recommended often yet rarely placed first, which suggests answers treat them as safe inclusions rather than top picks. That gap is where focused work on clear, verifiable differentiators can matter most.

What changed since last month

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• What changed across the usable monthly Auto Warranty snapshots?

Only months with verified results are shown. Monthly sample coverage is listed in Methodology.

The monthly figures come from separate answer samples, so they show movement rather than a like-for-like trend. Endurance, CARCHEX and CarShield all recorded lower recommendation counts in the latest month than in the one before, and Olive's mention count rose while its recommendations fell. These are observations, not explanations.

The smaller names moved in both directions, with some appearing after an earlier absence. Because each month draws a different sample, a change in totals should not be read as a change in standing until the baseline scorecard is in place.

Company-by-company findings

Olive

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• What measured visibility pattern and review priority does Olive have in Auto Warranty?

Olive recorded 317 mentions (53.10%) and 262 recommendations (43.89%) across 597 answers included in the benchmark. Top 3 placements numbered 89; first-place recommendations numbered 4. Framing among its mentions was 273 positive, 43 neutral and 1 negative.

From October 2026 to November 2026, Olive's mention count rose from 293 to 317, while its recommendation count fell from 278 to 262. The recommendation rate was 43.92% and 43.89% respectively.

AI answers contained 22 conflicting claims about Olive: 0 critical, 0 high, 22 medium, 0 low. Of these, 0 were rated critical or high priority; the critical claims are included in that total. These ratings help prioritize fact-checking. They do not establish that a company or publisher made an error.

Both columns quote AI answers, not verified company facts. Resolve the entity, date and source before deciding whether a correction is warranted; different dates can explain an apparent conflict.

These are recorded answer observations, not search volume, verified demand, or proof of missing website content.

Selected owned-page review candidate: https://olive.com/.

Selected third-party review candidate: https://cars.com/car-warranty/money/best-extended-car-warranty-plans/.

Olive is recommended far more often than it is placed first, which suggests answers see it as a credible option without treating it as the leading pick. The conflicting claims about waiting periods and mileage caps are worth resolving because they touch the terms buyers compare most directly. We would propose a fact-check of those two topics against current primary sources, then a page brief only if the evidence supports a change.

CARCHEX

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• What measured visibility pattern and review priority does CARCHEX have in Auto Warranty?

CARCHEX recorded 565 mentions (94.64%) and 467 recommendations (78.22%) across 597 answers included in the benchmark. Top 3 placements numbered 365; first-place recommendations numbered 5. Framing among its mentions was 495 positive, 70 neutral and 0 negative.

From October 2026 to November 2026, CARCHEX's mention count fell from 571 to 565, while its recommendation count fell from 522 to 467. The recommendation rate was 82.46% and 78.22% respectively.

AI answers contained 25 conflicting claims about CARCHEX: 0 critical, 1 high, 16 medium, 8 low. Of these, 1 was rated critical or high priority; the critical claims are included in that total. These ratings help prioritize fact-checking. They do not establish that a company or publisher made an error.

Both columns quote AI answers, not verified company facts. Resolve the entity, date and source before deciding whether a correction is warranted; different dates can explain an apparent conflict.

These are recorded answer observations, not search volume, verified demand, or proof of missing website content.

Selected owned-page review candidate: https://carchex.com/.

Selected third-party review candidate: https://cars.com/car-warranty/money/best-extended-car-warranty-plans/.

CARCHEX is recommended in most answers but rarely placed first, so its reach is broad while its position at the top is thin. The California availability conflict is the one to resolve first, since a wrong answer there could steer buyers away entirely. We would propose verifying current service-area and provider-status facts before any page or publisher request.

CarShield

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• What measured visibility pattern and review priority does CarShield have in Auto Warranty?

CarShield recorded 563 mentions (94.30%) and 462 recommendations (77.39%) across 597 answers included in the benchmark. Top 3 placements numbered 369; first-place recommendations numbered 4. Framing among its mentions was 488 positive, 74 neutral and 1 negative.

From October 2026 to November 2026, CarShield's mention count fell from 580 to 563, while its recommendation count fell from 514 to 462. The recommendation rate was 81.20% and 77.39% respectively.

AI answers contained 36 conflicting claims about CarShield: 0 critical, 9 high, 17 medium, 10 low. Of these, 9 were rated critical or high priority; the critical claims are included in that total. These ratings help prioritize fact-checking. They do not establish that a company or publisher made an error.

Both columns quote AI answers, not verified company facts. Resolve the entity, date and source before deciding whether a correction is warranted; different dates can explain an apparent conflict.

These are recorded answer observations, not search volume, verified demand, or proof of missing website content.

Selected owned-page review candidate: https://carshield.com/.

Selected third-party review candidate: https://cars.com/car-warranty/money/best-extended-car-warranty-plans/.

CarShield combines near-universal mention with strong recommendation reach, yet first-place placements are rare. The conflicting mileage caps and the competing best-for descriptions are the claims most likely to shape how buyers judge fit. We would propose a focused fact-check on coverage limits and positioning, with any correction contingent on current primary-source confirmation.

Endurance

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• What measured visibility pattern and review priority does Endurance have in Auto Warranty?

Endurance recorded 596 mentions (99.83%) and 505 recommendations (84.59%) across 597 answers included in the benchmark. Top 3 placements numbered 452; first-place recommendations numbered 445. Framing among its mentions was 536 positive, 60 neutral and 0 negative.

From October 2026 to November 2026, Endurance's mention count fell from 632 to 596, while its recommendation count fell from 580 to 505. The recommendation rate was 91.63% and 84.59% respectively.

AI answers contained 32 conflicting claims about Endurance: 0 critical, 12 high, 18 medium, 2 low. Of these, 12 were rated critical or high priority; the critical claims are included in that total. These ratings help prioritize fact-checking. They do not establish that a company or publisher made an error.

Both columns quote AI answers, not verified company facts. Resolve the entity, date and source before deciding whether a correction is warranted; different dates can explain an apparent conflict.

These are recorded answer observations, not search volume, verified demand, or proof of missing website content.

Selected owned-page review candidate: https://endurancewarranty.com/.

Selected third-party review candidate: https://cars.com/car-warranty/money/best-extended-car-warranty-plans/.

Endurance leads the peer set on reach, recommendations and first-place placements, so its task is protection rather than catch-up. The conflicting mileage and term claims are the main vulnerability, because they concern the limits buyers check before committing. We would propose verifying those terms against current primary sources and preparing a page brief only where the evidence clearly supports one.

Toco Warranty

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• What measured visibility pattern and review priority does Toco Warranty have in Auto Warranty?

Toco Warranty recorded 41 mentions (6.87%) and 36 recommendations (6.03%) across 597 answers included in the benchmark. Top 3 placements numbered 4; first-place recommendations numbered 1. Framing among its mentions was 38 positive, 3 neutral and 0 negative.

From October 2026 to November 2026, Toco Warranty's mention count fell from 59 to 41, while its recommendation count fell from 59 to 36. The recommendation rate was 9.32% and 6.03% respectively.

AI answers contained 2 conflicting claims about Toco Warranty: 0 critical, 0 high, 2 medium, 0 low. Of these, 0 were rated critical or high priority; the critical claims are included in that total. These ratings help prioritize fact-checking. They do not establish that a company or publisher made an error.

Both columns quote AI answers, not verified company facts. Resolve the entity, date and source before deciding whether a correction is warranted; different dates can explain an apparent conflict.

These are recorded answer observations, not search volume, verified demand, or proof of missing website content.

Selected owned-page review candidate: https://tocowarranty.com/.

Selected third-party review candidate: https://cars.com/car-warranty/money/best-extended-car-warranty-plans/.

Toco Warranty appears in a small share of answers and is recommended in most of those, so its presence is limited but generally favorable when it does appear. The conflicting waiting-period and monthly-price claims are the kind of detail that can decide a buyer's choice. We would propose confirming both against current primary sources before considering any page or publisher work.

Protect My Car

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• What measured visibility pattern and review priority does Protect My Car have in Auto Warranty?

Protect My Car recorded 5 mentions (0.84%) and 2 recommendations (0.34%) across 597 answers included in the benchmark. Top 3 placements numbered 1; first-place recommendations numbered 0. Framing among its mentions was 2 positive, 2 neutral and 1 negative.

From October 2026 to November 2026, Protect My Car's mention count fell from 8 to 5, while its recommendation count fell from 5 to 2. The recommendation rate was 0.79% and 0.34% respectively.

AI answers contained 0 conflicting claims about Protect My Car: 0 critical, 0 high, 0 medium, 0 low. Of these, 0 were rated critical or high priority; the critical claims are included in that total. These ratings help prioritize fact-checking. They do not establish that a company or publisher made an error.

No results are available for this part of the analysis.

Both columns quote AI answers, not verified company facts. Resolve the entity, date and source before deciding whether a correction is warranted; different dates can explain an apparent conflict.

These are recorded answer observations, not search volume, verified demand, or proof of missing website content.

Selected third-party review candidate: https://empireautoprotect.com/blog/2026/07/11/extended-warranty-high-mileage-cars/.

Protect My Car appears rarely and is recommended in only a few answers, so its visibility is marginal in this sample. With no conflicting claims recorded, there is little to correct and more to establish. We would propose starting with a page brief built around the buyer questions where it does appear, grounded in verified company facts.

AutoProtect USA

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• What measured visibility pattern and review priority does AutoProtect USA have in Auto Warranty?

AutoProtect USA recorded 2 mentions (0.34%) and 2 recommendations (0.34%) across 597 answers included in the benchmark. Top 3 placements numbered 0; first-place recommendations numbered 0. Framing among its mentions was 2 positive, 0 neutral and 0 negative.

From October 2026 to November 2026, AutoProtect USA's mention count rose from 0 to 2, while its recommendation count rose from 0 to 2. The recommendation rate was 0.00% and 0.34% respectively.

AI answers contained 0 conflicting claims about AutoProtect USA: 0 critical, 0 high, 0 medium, 0 low. Of these, 0 were rated critical or high priority; the critical claims are included in that total. These ratings help prioritize fact-checking. They do not establish that a company or publisher made an error.

No results are available for this part of the analysis.

Both columns quote AI answers, not verified company facts. Resolve the entity, date and source before deciding whether a correction is warranted; different dates can explain an apparent conflict.

These are recorded answer observations, not search volume, verified demand, or proof of missing website content.

Selected owned-page review candidate: https://autoprotectusa.com/.

Selected third-party review candidate: https://premierautoprotect.com/.

AutoProtect USA registered only a handful of mentions, all positive, and no conflicting claims. That is too thin a base for conclusions about standing. We would propose treating it as a watch-list name: confirm the entity match, review the selected pages for accuracy, and revisit once more answers include it.

Omega Auto Care

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• What measured visibility pattern and review priority does Omega Auto Care have in Auto Warranty?

Omega Auto Care recorded 123 mentions (20.60%) and 77 recommendations (12.90%) across 597 answers included in the benchmark. Top 3 placements numbered 7; first-place recommendations numbered 0. Framing among its mentions was 92 positive, 30 neutral and 1 negative.

From October 2026 to November 2026, Omega Auto Care's mention count fell from 164 to 123, while its recommendation count fell from 155 to 77. The recommendation rate was 24.49% and 12.90% respectively.

AI answers contained 2 conflicting claims about Omega Auto Care: 0 critical, 2 high, 0 medium, 0 low. Of these, 2 were rated critical or high priority; the critical claims are included in that total. These ratings help prioritize fact-checking. They do not establish that a company or publisher made an error.

Both columns quote AI answers, not verified company facts. Resolve the entity, date and source before deciding whether a correction is warranted; different dates can explain an apparent conflict.

These are recorded answer observations, not search volume, verified demand, or proof of missing website content.

Selected owned-page review candidate: https://omegaautocare.com/.

Selected third-party review candidate: https://chaiz.com/directory/providers/omega.

Omega Auto Care earns moderate mention and recommendation reach but almost no first-place placements, so answers include it without ranking it highly. The conflicting vehicle-age eligibility claims are high priority because eligibility decides whether a buyer can use the product at all. We would propose verifying the age limits against current primary sources before any correction or page brief.

everything breaks

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• What measured visibility pattern and review priority does everything breaks have in Auto Warranty?

everything breaks recorded 16 mentions (2.68%) and 10 recommendations (1.68%) across 597 answers included in the benchmark. Top 3 placements numbered 2; first-place recommendations numbered 0. Framing among its mentions was 11 positive, 4 neutral and 1 negative.

From October 2026 to November 2026, everything breaks' mention count rose from 13 to 16, while its recommendation count fell from 12 to 10. The recommendation rate was 1.90% and 1.68% respectively.

AI answers contained 0 conflicting claims about everything breaks: 0 critical, 0 high, 0 medium, 0 low. Of these, 0 were rated critical or high priority; the critical claims are included in that total. These ratings help prioritize fact-checking. They do not establish that a company or publisher made an error.

No results are available for this part of the analysis.

Both columns quote AI answers, not verified company facts. Resolve the entity, date and source before deciding whether a correction is warranted; different dates can explain an apparent conflict.

These are recorded answer observations, not search volume, verified demand, or proof of missing website content.

Selected third-party review candidate: https://cars.com/car-warranty/money/best-extended-car-warranty-plans/.

everything breaks appears in a small number of answers with modest recommendation reach and no recorded conflicts. The sample is too small to support firm conclusions. We would propose a light-touch review of the selected publisher page and a check that the company name is matched correctly, then reassess as coverage grows.

Select Auto Protect

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• What measured visibility pattern and review priority does Select Auto Protect have in Auto Warranty?

Select Auto Protect recorded 7 mentions (1.17%) and 6 recommendations (1.01%) across 597 answers included in the benchmark. Top 3 placements numbered 0; first-place recommendations numbered 0. Framing among its mentions was 6 positive, 1 neutral and 0 negative.

From October 2026 to November 2026, Select Auto Protect's mention count rose from 1 to 7, while its recommendation count rose from 1 to 6. The recommendation rate was 0.16% and 1.01% respectively.

AI answers contained 0 conflicting claims about Select Auto Protect: 0 critical, 0 high, 0 medium, 0 low. Of these, 0 were rated critical or high priority; the critical claims are included in that total. These ratings help prioritize fact-checking. They do not establish that a company or publisher made an error.

No results are available for this part of the analysis.

Both columns quote AI answers, not verified company facts. Resolve the entity, date and source before deciding whether a correction is warranted; different dates can explain an apparent conflict.

These are recorded answer observations, not search volume, verified demand, or proof of missing website content.

Selected owned-page review candidate: https://selectautoprotect.com/.

Selected third-party review candidate: https://consumeraffairs.com/auto_warranty/.

Select Auto Protect moved from near-absence to a small but positive presence, with recommendations tracking mentions closely. That is encouraging but based on very few answers. We would propose confirming the entity match and reviewing the selected pages for accuracy, holding off on broader content work until the pattern holds across more samples.

Concord Auto Protect

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• What measured visibility pattern and review priority does Concord Auto Protect have in Auto Warranty?

Concord Auto Protect recorded 4 mentions (0.67%) and 2 recommendations (0.34%) across 597 answers included in the benchmark. Top 3 placements numbered 0; first-place recommendations numbered 0. Framing among its mentions was 2 positive, 2 neutral and 0 negative.

From October 2026 to November 2026, Concord Auto Protect's mention count rose from 1 to 4, while its recommendation count rose from 1 to 2. The recommendation rate was 0.16% and 0.34% respectively.

AI answers contained 0 conflicting claims about Concord Auto Protect: 0 critical, 0 high, 0 medium, 0 low. Of these, 0 were rated critical or high priority; the critical claims are included in that total. These ratings help prioritize fact-checking. They do not establish that a company or publisher made an error.

No results are available for this part of the analysis.

Both columns quote AI answers, not verified company facts. Resolve the entity, date and source before deciding whether a correction is warranted; different dates can explain an apparent conflict.

These are recorded answer observations, not search volume, verified demand, or proof of missing website content.

Selected third-party review candidate: https://nerdwallet.com/auto-loans/learn/best-extended-car-warranty.

Concord Auto Protect appears in only a few answers, with a mixed framing and no recorded conflicts. The base is too small to read as a trend. We would propose a limited review of the selected publisher page and a check on entity matching, then revisit once the name appears more consistently.

American Dream Auto Protect

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• What measured visibility pattern and review priority does American Dream Auto Protect have in Auto Warranty?

American Dream Auto Protect recorded 211 mentions (35.34%) and 174 recommendations (29.15%) across 597 answers included in the benchmark. Top 3 placements numbered 7; first-place recommendations numbered 0. Framing among its mentions was 192 positive, 18 neutral and 1 negative.

From October 2026 to November 2026, American Dream Auto Protect's mention count rose from 162 to 211, while its recommendation count rose from 156 to 174. The recommendation rate was 24.64% and 29.15% respectively.

AI answers contained 0 conflicting claims about American Dream Auto Protect: 0 critical, 0 high, 0 medium, 0 low. Of these, 0 were rated critical or high priority; the critical claims are included in that total. These ratings help prioritize fact-checking. They do not establish that a company or publisher made an error.

No results are available for this part of the analysis.

Both columns quote AI answers, not verified company facts. Resolve the entity, date and source before deciding whether a correction is warranted; different dates can explain an apparent conflict.

These are recorded answer observations, not search volume, verified demand, or proof of missing website content.

Selected third-party review candidate: https://consumeraffairs.com/auto_warranty/.

American Dream Auto Protect has grown into meaningful recommendation reach, though first-place placements remain absent. Answers appear to treat it as a solid option rather than a leading one. With no conflicting claims recorded, the opportunity is positioning rather than correction. We would propose a page brief and buyer-question content built on verified differentiators.

The CiteWorks five-step improvement plan

Step 1. Establish the baseline

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• What should the agency deliver when it works to establish the baseline for Auto Warranty?

We would begin by building a scorecard that records each company's mentions, recommendations and placements exactly as measured, with the sample size and month attached to every row. The purpose is a fixed reference point, so later months can be compared honestly rather than read as like-for-like change. Each record gets an owner and a review status.

Step 2. Verify disputed facts

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• What should the agency deliver when it works to verify disputed facts for Auto Warranty?

AI answers contained 119 conflicting claims across 6 companies. Another 0 possible conflicts were excluded because their company matches were uncertain. The conflicting claims need fact-checking before any corrections are proposed.

The conflicting claims need checking before anything is proposed as a correction. We would resolve the company entity, the date and the underlying source for each disputed point, then classify it as confirmed, unresolved or a no-change decision. Claims with uncertain company matches stay outside the correction queue entirely.

Step 3. Review owned pages

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• What should the agency deliver when it works to review owned pages for Auto Warranty?

For the owned pages already selected, we would prepare briefs that state what needs verifying and why, rather than assuming the current page is wrong. Each brief ties a specific claim to a primary source requirement. Edits proceed only after that verification, and no-change decisions are recorded alongside them.

Step 4. Review third-party sources

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• What should the agency deliver when it works to review third-party sources for Auto Warranty?

Third-party review starts with confirming what the selected publisher pages currently say, since a citation does not show that a page influenced an answer or contains an error. We would prepare evidence-backed request packages only where a verified discrepancy exists, and log requests and responses separately from outcomes.

Step 5. Address buyer questions and measure again

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• What should the agency deliver when it works to address buyer questions and measure again for Auto Warranty?

The questions buyers actually ask give the agency a practical starting point for content briefs. Each brief should answer one observed question in plain terms, and any factual claim about coverage, terms or company details should be checked against current primary sources before publication. Briefs built on unverified assumptions would only add noise for buyers comparing warranty options.

Tracking delivered work alongside answer results keeps the two visible without treating one as proof of the other. A scorecard can show what was published and what changed in the answers, while leaving room for other explanations. That separation helps the client judge progress honestly and decide where to focus next.

Third-party authority and citation opportunities

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• Which cited publisher pages support targeted source review in Auto Warranty?

These pages are candidates for review, not confirmed errors. Citation appearances are counted across the captured answers and are not added again for each company.

The publisher pages differ widely in how often they are cited, and citation frequency is not the same as influence on an answer. The two automotive and consumer review pages appear most often across the captured answers and cover several of the benchmark companies, which makes them the natural first reviews. The smaller and more specialised pages matter mainly for the individual companies they cover.

Before any request, we would confirm what each page currently says and whether a genuine discrepancy exists. Pages covering a single company, such as the directory and blog entries, are worth checking for entity accuracy first, since a mismatched company is a poor basis for any approach.

What we'd prioritize first

The first priority is the baseline scorecard, because every later comparison depends on a fixed reference and a clear record of sample coverage. Alongside it, we would scope the fact-review register around the highest-severity conflicts, starting with the California availability question and the vehicle-age and mileage limits that decide buyer eligibility.

The second priority is separating correction work from positioning work. Companies with broad reach but few first-place placements need clearer, verified differentiators, while names with thin coverage need accurate pages and consistent entity matching before anything else. Publisher requests follow only where verification supports them.

Methodology and conclusion

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• What do the Auto Warranty sample and source-review limits allow us to conclude?

This report covers 2026-11. The exact dates when the original AI answers were collected have not been verified. The visibility rates use 597 answers that met the benchmark's inclusion rules. A company is recommended only when the answer both endorses it and uses positive wording. Top 3 and first-place counts are part of those recommendations, not extra recommendations.

An answer can mention or recommend several companies, so company counts cannot be added to find the number of distinct answers. The net sentiment score is positive minus negative mentions, divided by all company mentions; it describes answer wording, not customer satisfaction.

The wider citation analysis covers 800 captured answers and 5024 appearances of cited URLs. Citation appearances across all captured answers differ from the number of benchmark answers citing a page and the number that also recommend a company. The current contents of cited pages and disputed company claims still need independent verification.

Monthly sample coverage:

May 2026 measured a different set of companies, so it is excluded from this comparison. Reliable results for June 2026 are unavailable. This is a gap in the history, not a result of zero.

The answer samples differ between months. These comparisons show how the recorded results changed; they do not establish why they changed.

This report describes answer visibility for one month, drawn from a defined set of answers across several AI services. Recommendations require both an endorsement and positive wording, and placements sit inside recommendations rather than adding to them. The figures describe answer wording, not customer satisfaction or market share.

The monthly samples differ, so comparisons show what was recorded, not why it changed. Conflicting claims are flagged for verification and do not establish that any company or publisher erred. The proposed work is a sequence of checks and briefs, with results measured separately from the effort itself.