YouTube TV #3 in Streaming Services
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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
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
Gemini (Google)
By question type
Where YouTube TV shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every streaming services 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?” | 38% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 16% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 25% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 11% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 5% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which YouTube TV appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #1
"How does streaming basic cable channels actually work through the internet?"
# How Streaming Cable Channels Works Here's the basic technical flow: ## 1. Content Acquisition Streaming services (like YouTube TV, Hulu Live, fubo) sign contracts with content owners (Disney, NBCUniversal, etc.) to redistribute their channels. This works similarly to how traditional cable companies license c…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"I want to watch live TV with local channels without paying for cable - what streaming service should I try?"
…ranging from complete cable replacements to budget-friendly workarounds, and even a completely free option. --- ### 1. The Best Overall: YouTube TV If you want a service that feels exactly like cable but is easier to use, YouTube TV is currently the gold standard. * **Cost:** $72.99/month (often has a promo for $57.99 for…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · listed #1
"What streaming device would I need to watch TV without a cable subscription?"
…ple TV. Which one you need depends on whether you want live local broadcast channels (free over‑the‑air), a paid live‑TV streaming service (YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, etc.), or only on‑demand streaming apps (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, etc.). Quick guide to pick one: 1. If you want free local channels (ABC, NBC, CBS…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"For local channels and live TV, would you recommend Hulu Live or YouTube TV?"
For **local channels and live TV**, I’d generally recommend **YouTube TV**. It tends to have a slight edge on **channel count, local broadcast coverage, and overall live-TV experience**, while Hulu + Live TV is better mainly if you also want the **Hulu…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned YouTube TV (87 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 82 |
| youtube.com | 71 |
| cnet.com | 59 |
| consumerreports.org | 50 |
| facebook.com | 42 |
| tech.yahoo.com | 39 |
| sling.com | 39 |
| tomsguide.com | 31 |
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Data from run #67. Methodology