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Reddit's Share of ChatGPT Citations Collapses to Near Zero

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Reddit's presence in ChatGPT citations dropped sharply from 4% to 0.5% on August 14, 2026.

SEOFOMO News reports a dramatic decline in Reddit citations within ChatGPT Search, with reddit.com's share collapsing from approximately 4% to roughly 0.5% as of mid-August 2026. The shift highlights ongoing volatility in how generative search engines select and surface content sources, a critical variable for publishers and SEOs tracking visibility in AI-driven search.
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