Core statements
The scan accepts a brand name, website and topic.
The report opens after the user enters an email address.
A scan is a snapshot of the questions tested.
Core definition
The Gist GEO free AI visibility scan is a web tool that reports brand mentions, website links and other brands in AI answers to questions about a selected topic.
Core facts
- Entity type
- Tool or Platform
- Publisher
- Gist GEO — the site identity; no legal-company identity is asserted here.
- Maintainer
- A named maintenance contact has not been designated.
- Purpose
- Report how tested AI answers mention a brand and link to its website.
- Inputs
- Brand name, brand website and one topic.
- Outputs
- Brand mentions, website links and share of mentions alongside other named brands.
- Cost
- Free. No payment card is required.
- Report access
- An email address is required to open the report. A PDF download is available.
- Scope
- A snapshot of the questions tested.
- Reference status
- Published product reference.
- Reference identifier
- gist-geo-free-ai-visibility-scan
- Reference code
- GIST-SCAN-01
- Reference created
- 2026-10-06
- Reference updated
- 2026-10-29
- Product descriptions verified
- 2026-10-06
- Canonical URL
- https://gistgeo.com/facts/
Not to be confused with
This reference describes the free scan on gistgeo.com. It does not describe the ongoing Gist GEO platform described at gistgeo.com/platform/. It does not describe the Gist 100 ranking set.
Scope and limitations
Answers can vary with wording, date and assistant.
The tested answers do not establish product quality, market share or why an assistant included a brand.
A free scan does not promise ongoing monitoring or improved recommendations.
Sources
Provenance and review
October 29, 2026: updated the platform reference and links to the current overview. The earlier scan-description verification date is retained; this revision did not run a new scan.
The verification date records a check against public product descriptions, not a completed customer scan or an AI-comprehension measurement. Recheck the sources when the scan changes and before publishing a revision.
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Questions
What is the Gist GEO free scan?
The Gist GEO free scan reports brand mentions and website links in AI answers to questions about a topic supplied by the user.
What do I need to run the scan?
Provide a brand name, the brand’s website and one topic. An email address is required to open the report.
Is the scan free?
Yes. The homepage states that the scan is free and requires no payment card.
What does the report contain?
The report shows how many tested answers name the brand, how many link to its website, and its share of mentions alongside other named brands. A PDF download is available.
Is this the same as the ongoing Gist GEO platform?
No. The free scan is a snapshot for the topic entered. The platform page separately describes ongoing tracking and a prioritized action plan.
Does a scan guarantee that AI will recommend my brand?
No. A scan describes tested answers. It does not control future recommendations.