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Promptwatch Data Reveals Unexplained Drop in Reddit Citations Within ChatGPT Search

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Promptwatch detected a significant decline in Reddit citations within ChatGPT Search this month, with the underlying cause still unclear.

Search Engine Journal reports on new Promptwatch data indicating a sharp drop in how often Reddit content is cited by ChatGPT Search. The timing and root cause of the citation decline remain unexplained, leaving questions about whether it stems from algorithm changes, content policy shifts, or technical factors affecting how the generative search engine surfaces Reddit sources.
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