r/AskNYC for brand marketing: what AI answers cite and where we have posted
r/AskNYC threads were cited 153 times in 111 AI answers we tracked (Feb 20, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026), which ranks it #34 of the 138 subreddits cited 50 or more times. We have placed under 50 verified comments there, so none of our own placement numbers for it are published.
153
AI citations of its threads
44
different threads cited
under 50
verified comments we placed
#34
of 138 by AI citations
How AI answers use r/AskNYC
| Engine | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Perplexity (Sonar) | 61 | 40% |
| OpenAI models (GPT-4o, GPT-5.1) | 51 | 33% |
| Gemini (2.0 and 2.5 Flash) | 41 | 27% |
| Question type | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Comparing products or competitors | 127 | 83% |
| Looking for a product to buy | 24 | 16% |
| Describing a problem | 2 | 1% |
The r/AskNYC threads AI answers cite most
| Thread (from its link) | Times cited |
|---|---|
| Alternatives to spa castle | 20 |
| Is spa castle worth it any other recommendations… | 14 |
| Indoor spa day places similar to bathhouse | 10 |
| For those that have a car do you own or lease… | 9 |
| Is spa castle still kind of gross | 9 |
These 5 threads account for 62 of the 153 citations.
Our verified comments in r/AskNYC
We have placed under 50 verified comments in r/AskNYC, so we publish no placement numbers for it.
Reading the r/AskNYC numbers
Perplexity supplies the largest share of the citations (40%, 61 of 153), ahead of OpenAI models at 33%.
By question type, comparing products or competitors accounts for 83% of the answers that cited r/AskNYC, then looking for a product to buy (16%) and describing a problem (1%).
Citations are spread out: the most-cited thread accounts for 13% of them and the top three for 29%, out of 44 different threads.
5% of the 832 comments we scanned in r/AskNYC contained a link.
Of 180 posts we sampled in r/AskNYC, under 1% linked out to another site, so posts here are mostly text.
Before you post anything yourself, read the rules of r/AskNYC; moderators change them. For how these threads reach answers, see the AI search guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do AI answers cite r/AskNYC?
Yes. In 66,986 AI answers we tracked between Jan 9, 2026 and Oct 2, 2026, r/AskNYC threads were cited 153 times across 111 answers and 44 different threads.
How many comments has CommunityMentions placed in r/AskNYC?
Fewer than 50 verified comments, so we do not publish a count for it.
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Method
Counts come from CommunityMentions' AI-answer tracking and delivery database; anything under 50 shows as "under 50". The page text is generated from those counts. Full method.
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