97% of llms.txt files are unused, with AI bots making up only 1% of requests. This highlights a concerning trend.
97% of llms.txt Files Received No Requests, Ahrefs Data Shows
Original: 97% Of LLMS.txt Files Got No Requests, Ahrefs Data Shows via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Importance: llms.txtの利用状況に関する周辺情報の提供。
Summary
Ahrefs analyzed 137,000 domains and found that 97% of llms.txt files received no requests. AI retrieval bots accounted for only 1% of total requests, indicating a lack of utilization of llms.txt files.
Key Points
- 97% of llms.txt files are unused
- AI retrieval bots account for only 1% of requests
- Analysis based on 137,000 domains
- Files are underutilized in web applications
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Ahrefs's analysis reveals that 97% of llms.txt files across 137,000 domains received no requests. AI retrieval bots accounted for merely 1% of total requests, underscoring the underutilization of llms.txt files in web practices.
Source: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/97-of-llms-txt-files-got-no-requests-ahrefs-data-shows/579478/
Outlet: Search Engine Journal
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