Glossary
PerplexityBot
Perplexity’s crawler for its answer engine.
Definition
PerplexityBot fetches sources that may appear in Perplexity answers. Allowing it is a policy choice tied to whether you want that surface to cite you.
In practice
- Use precise language on public pages so assistants and crawlers share the same meaning
- Pair definitions with crawlable HTML, metadata, and intentional robots policy
- Measure outcomes (mentions, citations, pillar scores) after you change signals
See also
Next step
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FAQ
What is PerplexityBot?
Perplexity’s crawler for its answer engine.
Why does PerplexityBot matter for AI visibility?
PerplexityBot fetches sources that may appear in Perplexity answers. Allowing it is a policy choice tied to whether you want that surface to cite you.
How can BatSignal help?
BatSignal measures crawl access, content readiness, ChatGPT presence, and related signals so teams can improve AI visibility with evidence—not guesswork.