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(BG) Нов анализ на Ahrefs поставя сериозен въпрос пред hype-а около llms.txt. 97% от файловете не получават нито една заявка, а AI ботовете за търсене и цитиране поч

Ahrefs analysis questions llms.txt hype: 97% of files unused

A new analysis by Ahrefs suggests that the hype around the llms.txt file format may be premature. The study found that 97% of these files receive no search queries, and AI bots rarely utilize them. Currently, the format appears more beneficial for audit tools, scanners, and coding agents than for enhancing AI visibility. AI

IMPACT The analysis suggests that current AI visibility strategies using llms.txt files may be ineffective, indicating a need for reassessment of their implementation.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses an analysis of a file format's utility, presenting an opinion on its current value rather than a new release or significant event.

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Ahrefs analysis questions llms.txt hype: 97% of files unused

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    New Ahrefs analysis raises serious questions about the hype around llms.txt. 97% of files receive no queries, and AI search and citation bots

    Нов анализ на Ahrefs поставя сериозен въпрос пред hype-а около llms.txt. 97% от файловете не получават нито една заявка, а AI ботовете за търсене и цитиране почти не ги използват. Засега форматът изглежда по-полезен за инструменти за одит, скенери и кодиращи агенти, отколкото за …