r/Frugal for brand marketing: what AI answers cite and where we have posted
r/Frugal threads were cited 170 times in 133 AI answers we tracked (Mar 20, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026), which ranks it #30 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.
170
AI citations of its threads
46
different threads cited
under 50
verified comments we placed
#30
of 138 by AI citations
How AI answers use r/Frugal
| Engine | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Perplexity (Sonar) | 148 | 87% |
| Gemini (2.0 and 2.5 Flash) | 19 | 11% |
| OpenAI models (GPT-4o, GPT-5.1) | 3 | 2% |
| Question type | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Describing a problem | 71 | 42% |
| Comparing products or competitors | 68 | 40% |
| Looking for a product to buy | 31 | 18% |
The r/Frugal threads AI answers cite most
| Thread (from its link) | Times cited |
|---|---|
| More affordable alternatives to uhaul trucks | 20 |
| Cheap caffeine alternatives to coffee | 13 |
| Less expensive alternatives to ritual women 18… | 9 |
| Cheap reliable cars if you have terrible credit… | 9 |
| Uhaul alternatives | 8 |
These 5 threads account for 59 of the 170 citations.
Our verified comments in r/Frugal
We have placed under 50 verified comments in r/Frugal, so we publish no placement numbers for it.
Reading the r/Frugal numbers
Perplexity supplies the largest share of the citations (87%, 148 of 170), ahead of Gemini at 11%.
By question type, describing a problem accounts for 42% of the answers that cited r/Frugal, then comparing products or competitors (40%) and looking for a product to buy (18%).
Citations are spread out: the most-cited thread accounts for 12% of them and the top three for 25%, out of 46 different threads.
Before you post anything yourself, read the rules of r/Frugal; moderators change them. For how these threads reach answers, see the AI search guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do AI answers cite r/Frugal?
Yes. In 66,986 AI answers we tracked between Jan 9, 2026 and Oct 2, 2026, r/Frugal threads were cited 170 times across 133 answers and 46 different threads.
How many comments has CommunityMentions placed in r/Frugal?
Fewer than 50 verified comments, so we do not publish a count for it.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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