llms.txt adoption is only 13.3% | Trakkr Research
Trakkr scanned 37894 AI-cited domains to measure the adoption rate of the llms.txt file standard.
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
Only 13.3 percent of the 37894 AI-cited domains scanned in the Trakkr study had an implemented llms.txt file.
Why it matters
Strategists and operators should note that llms.txt is not yet a prerequisite for AI visibility. Resource allocation should prioritize established content structuring methods over immediate llms.txt implementation until adoption rates indicate a shift in engine parsing requirements.
Supporting metrics
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Adoption rate | 13.3% | Domains with llms.txt in the study. |
| Domains scanned | 37,894 | AI-cited domains scanned for llms.txt. |
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Data & Sources
- The llms.txt Effect - Flagship study behind this page
- Page JSON - Machine-readable companion file