GEO Statistics UK 2026

GEO Statistics UK 2026: 50 Key Data Points on AI Search & Visibility examines the emergence of Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and the changing requirements for organisational visibility across AI-powered search environments. The publication presents 50 strategic data points and trends covering AI Search adoption, Entity SEO, AI citations, Brand Authority and the future development of GEO. It explores the transition from traditional ranking-focused visibility towards a broader model in which organisations increasingly need to be recognised, referenced, cited and recommended by AI systems. The research also introduces the CGO GEO Visibility Framework, connecting Technical SEO, Content Authority, Entity Optimisation, Brand Signals, AI Citations, Knowledge Graph Presence and AI Search Visibility. The publication provides organisations with a structured approach for integrating GEO with established SEO practices while building the authority, trusted information and machine-readable entity signals required for visibility across generative search and conversational AI platforms.