> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://apidocs.writesonic.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Citation Decay Citation Decay tracks how the citation share of individual webpages changes over a rolling 14-day period. It helps you identify pages gaining visibility in AI-generated answers, pages holding steady, and pages losing citation share. Use it to monitor your content's performance, spot declining pages early, and identify opportunities where competitors are losing visibility. ## Where to find Citation Decay ![Screenshot 2026 11 04 At 12 55 15 AM](https://mintcdn.com/writesonic/tC8gnPgetRxbh9rt/images/Screenshot-2026-11-04-at-12.55.15-AM.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=tC8gnPgetRxbh9rt\&q=85\&s=efaded9551be8c265b2aea1c4adb4e64) Citation Decay is available in two places: * **Citations > Overview:** View the **Top citations with decay** and **Your citation decay by platform** tables. * **Citations > All citations > Webpages > Momentum (14d):** See each webpage's citation status and its 14-day trend. ## Understanding citation statuses Each webpage receives a status based on how its recent citation share compares with its typical performance over the last 14 days. The status compares citation share over the most recent five days with its usual level across the 14-day period. Hover over a status to see the underlying metrics.
Status What it means
New The page was first cited less than 14 days ago. There isn't enough history to establish a trend.
Rising Citation share is increasing. The page is gaining visibility across your tracked prompts.
Holding Citation share is relatively stable and close to its usual level.
Recovering Citation share is increasing after a previous decline.
Declining Citation share has dropped to between 50% and 80% of its usual level.
Faded Citation share has fallen below 50% of its usual level.
Dormant The page has stopped receiving citations when it would normally be expected to, or hasn't been cited in the last 14 days.
– There isn't enough data to assign a status.
## Understanding the Citation Decay tables ### Top citations with decay The **Top citations with decay** table shows frequently cited webpages and how their citation share has changed over the last 14 days. Switch between **Your brand**, **Competitors**, and **Social & Forum** to compare different sources, or click **Show all pages** to view the complete list. The table includes: * **Peak citation share:** The highest citation share the page reached in the last 14 days. * **Citation share trend:** How the page's citation share changed during the 14-day period. * **Half life:** The number of days it took for citation share to fall below half its peak and remain there. A higher value indicates slower decay. * **Days to peak:** The number of days between the page's first citation in the last 180 days and its peak. A value of 0d means it peaked on the day it was first cited. * **Days from peak:** The number of days since the page first reached its peak citation share within the last 14 days. * **Peak citation share on:** The date the page reached its peak. * **First cited on:** The first date the page was cited within the last 180 days. > [!NOTE] > > **Note:** The decay metrics use a fixed 14-day window, regardless of the date range selected in the dashboard. ![Image](https://mintcdn.com/writesonic/kbnxvttg83A594KA/images/image-21.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=kbnxvttg83A594KA\&q=85\&s=f771f4397caadfe2106fb0c5146dae88) ### Your citation decay by platform The **Your citation decay by platform** table compares your brand's citation share across supported AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Overviews, and Claude. Switch to **Topic** to compare citation decay across your tracked topics instead. The table includes: * **Citation share:** Your brand's citation share for the selected platform or topic. * **Peak citation share:** The highest citation share reached in the last 14 days. * **Half life:** The number of days it took for citation share to fall below half its peak and remain there. ![Image](https://mintcdn.com/writesonic/kbnxvttg83A594KA/images/image-22.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=kbnxvttg83A594KA\&q=85\&s=bdb12fc157cc62d2adb3bfc06e97a3c6) A dash (**–**) under Half life means there weren't enough scans to calculate it, or citation share never remained below half its peak. New projects may need additional scans across the 14-day period before decay metrics become available. > [!NOTE] > > **Note:** Half life measures observed citation decay. It doesn't predict when a page will stop receiving citations. ## How to use Citation Decay 1. **Identify declining pages.** Go to **All citations > Webpages > Momentum (14d)** and look for your pages marked **Declining** or **Faded**. Review them for outdated information, missing details, or opportunities to improve their relevance. 2. **Find competitor opportunities.** Under **Top citations with decay**, switch to **Competitors** and click **Show all pages**. Look for declining or faded competitor pages to identify topics where your content could compete for visibility. 3. **Analyze rising citations.** Review pages marked **Rising**, including your own and competitors' pages, to understand which content AI platforms are increasingly citing. 4. **Compare performance across platforms.** Use **Your citation decay by platform** to identify where your citation share is weakening. A shorter observed half life indicates faster decay and can help you prioritize your investigation. Updating content doesn't guarantee that AI platforms will cite it again. Continue monitoring citation trends to see whether your changes are followed by improved visibility. *** This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.