AI Search Optimization Research Report

February 1, 2026
245 Websites Analyzed
Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
61.6 /100
Global AI Readiness Index
Good Standing
436
Sites Analyzed
65.3
Avg AI Score
0.0%
Critical (<40)
0.0%
Elite (80+)

Executive Summary

Score Distribution Analysis

Critical Good Elite
7
Critical
0-19
52
Low
20-39
32
Medium
40-59
258
Good
60-79
87
Elite
80-100

Understanding the Metrics

This report analyzes performance across 24 distinct metrics organized into four key sections. Click any metric below to learn how it's calculated, view benchmark ranges, and discover strategies to improve your score.

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