Google Sites #7 in Website Builders
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
Gemini (Google)
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
By question type
Where Google Sites shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every website builders panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 8% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 7% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 0% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 15% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 2% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Google Sites appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1
"How can I build a website for free but still get a custom domain name?"
…and-drop deployment - Both support custom domain connections - Good if using site builders like Jekyll, or frameworks like React/Next.js **Google Sites** - Very beginner-friendly - Free forever - Custom domain support included **WordPress.com (Free plan)** - Note: free plan gives you a subdomain (yoursite.wordpress.com) - Need t…
Gemini (Google) · listed #1
"Is Google Sites actually good enough for a real website, or too basic?"
The short answer is: **Google Sites is "good enough" for a basic, informational website, but it is "too basic" if you want to grow a business, sell products, or rank highly on Google.** To determine if it’s right f…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"Is Google Sites actually good enough for a real website, or too basic?"
Short answer: Yes — for many simple needs Google Sites is good enough. But it’s too basic for businesses that need custom design, advanced SEO, e-commerce or any server-side functionality. When Google Sites makes sense - Brochure/one…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"For a really basic site, should I just use Google Sites instead of Wix?"
Yes — for a **really basic site**, **Google Sites is usually the simpler choice** because it is free, very easy to use, and works well for simple informational pages, internal team sites, portfolios, or a basic online presence.[1…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Google Sites (33 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| youtube.com | 33 |
| reddit.com | 33 |
| websiteplanet.com | 24 |
| zapier.com | 20 |
| wix.com | 15 |
| forbes.com | 12 |
| tooltester.com | 12 |
| blog.hubspot.com | 11 |
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Data from run #82. Methodology