r/Shoestring for brand marketing: what AI answers cite and where we have posted
r/Shoestring threads were cited 55 times in 45 AI answers we tracked (Apr 3, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026), which ranks it #126 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.
55
AI citations of its threads
11
different threads cited
under 50
verified comments we placed
#126
of 138 by AI citations
How AI answers use r/Shoestring
| Engine | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Perplexity (Sonar) | 41 | 75% |
| Gemini (2.0 and 2.5 Flash) | 13 | 24% |
| OpenAI models (GPT-4o, GPT-5.1) | 1 | 2% |
| Question type | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Comparing products or competitors | 40 | 73% |
| Describing a problem | 13 | 24% |
| Looking for a product to buy | 2 | 4% |
The r/Shoestring threads AI answers cite most
| Thread (from its link) | Times cited |
|---|---|
| Sites like secretflying and fly4free | 22 |
| Does anyone know any good sites for cheap flights… | 15 |
| Best websites for cheap flights like momondo and… | 7 |
| What to do if vehicle breaks down far from home… | 4 |
| Best site to book hotel reservations | 1 |
These 5 threads account for 49 of the 55 citations.
Our verified comments in r/Shoestring
We have placed under 50 verified comments in r/Shoestring, so we publish no placement numbers for it.
Reading the r/Shoestring numbers
Perplexity supplies the largest share of the citations (75%, 41 of 55), ahead of Gemini at 24%.
By question type, comparing products or competitors accounts for 73% of the answers that cited r/Shoestring, then describing a problem (24%) and looking for a product to buy (4%).
Citations are concentrated: the most-cited thread accounts for 40% of them and the top three for 80%, out of 11 different threads.
Before you post anything yourself, read the rules of r/Shoestring; moderators change them. For how these threads reach answers, see the AI search guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do AI answers cite r/Shoestring?
Yes. In 66,986 AI answers we tracked between Jan 9, 2026 and Oct 2, 2026, r/Shoestring threads were cited 55 times across 45 answers and 11 different threads.
How many comments has CommunityMentions placed in r/Shoestring?
Fewer than 50 verified comments, so we do not publish a count for it.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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