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What are the top analytics tools for tracking AI referral traffic from ChatGPT and Perplexity in Google Analytics 4?

ChatGPTgpt-62 queries11/1/2026
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The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.

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What are the top analytics tools for tracking AI referral traffic from ChatGPT and Perplexity in Google Analytics 4?
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
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Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.

Query classes

Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.

ChatGPT real searches (2)
Short factOther / navigationalComparison50%ConsequenceReason50%DefinitionInstructionYes / no

Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.

Searches and sources

ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
best tools track AI referral traffic ChatGPT Perplexity Google Analytics 4 GA4 2026 Google ↗
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  1. Google Analytics · analytics.google.com
  2. Matomo website · matomo.org
  3. Plausible website · plausible.io
  4. Microsoft Clarity · clarity.microsoft.com
  5. Fathom website · usefathom.com
  6. Profound website · tryprofound.com
  7. Peec AI website · peec.ai
  8. Default channel group · support.google.com
  9. Custom channel groups · support.google.com
  10. Publishers and Developers - FAQ · help.openai.com
  11. How to Track ChatGPT and Perplexity Traffic in Google Analytics · flinnschema.com
  12. How to Track AI Traffic in GA4 (ChatGPT, Perplexity & More) · perchanalytics.com

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