See supported AI crawler visits
Monitor AI bot activity that reaches your website, depending on your setup, traffic, crawlers, and implementation.
AI Bot Tracking Setup
Install AI Bot Tracking on your website
Add the TruboRankAI PHP server-side tracker to monitor supported AI and search crawler activity that reaches your website, then use the data alongside your scans, reports, and AI visibility insights.
Why It Matters
Modern discovery is not only classic search.
Website owners are increasingly discovered through search engines, AI systems, crawlers, and answer engines. Most teams still do not know when supported AI and search crawlers visit their pages.
Understand which pages get crawled
Review crawled URLs to see whether important pages are receiving crawler attention.
Connect tracking with website reports
Use crawler activity alongside scans, reports, and AI visibility analysis for a clearer readiness picture.
Find missed visibility opportunities
Spot gaps where important pages may need stronger links, better structure, or improved discoverability.
Installation Flow
How installation works
The tracker is installed from your TruboRankAI workspace. Use your own dashboard-generated site key and the official PHP tracker file, not a copied key from another account.
- Open your TruboRankAI dashboardSign in and select the website you want to monitor.
- Go to AI Bot TrackingOpen the tracking section for setup instructions.
- Copy your site keyUse the site key generated for your own website inside the dashboard.
- Include the PHP trackerAdd the PHP include globally in your site template or bootstrap file so it runs on important pages.
Safe Placeholder
Use your dashboard site key, not this placeholder.
This example shows the installation pattern without exposing a real tracking secret or user token.
<?php
$trubo_site_key = 'YOUR_SITE_KEY_FROM_TRUBORANKAI';
require_once $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/trubo-bot-tracker.php';
?>
Platform Options
Common setup paths
Installation options may vary depending on your hosting, theme, platform, plan, and website setup. The current tracker is a PHP server-side tracker, not a native plugin or app.
PHP website
Upload or keep the tracker file available on your server, then include it globally from your PHP template or bootstrap file.
WordPress
Use a child theme, theme file, or trusted PHP snippet method so the tracker runs server-side across important pages.
Shopify
Shopify themes do not run PHP. Use TruboRankAI scans now, and use AI Bot Tracking only if your setup includes a supported server-side installation path.
Webflow
Webflow custom code does not run PHP. Use scans and integrations now, and use tracker installation only through a supported server-side setup.
Framer
Framer custom code does not run PHP. Use scans now, and install tracking only where you control a compatible server-side layer.
Wix
Wix setup options vary by plan and environment. The current PHP tracker requires a server-side installation path.
Google Tag Manager
Google Tag Manager cannot run this PHP tracker directly. Use GTM only if TruboRankAI provides a browser-based tag in the future.
Cloudflare
Use TruboRankAI alongside Cloudflare, but make sure firewall, caching, and bot rules do not block the crawler activity you want to monitor.
Recommended placement
The PHP include should usually run globally from your shared template, bootstrap, or layout file so it can record supported crawler requests across important pages. After installation, verify tracking from the dashboard and allow time for crawler activity to appear.
What you can monitor
AI Bot Tracking can help you review supported AI/search crawler visits, visited pages, timestamps, crawler or user agent information when available, and trends over time when enough activity is present.
Common Mistakes
Avoid setup issues that hide crawler activity.
Installing the script on only one page
Adding it in a template that does not load globally
Caching preventing updates from showing quickly
Blocking crawlers with robots.txt or firewall rules
Expecting instant traffic immediately after installation
Using a script from the wrong website or account
Related Workflows
Use tracking with the rest of your AI visibility workflow.
Run a website scan
Start with a free scan or use Deep Pro Scan to identify readiness issues.
Review integrations
See current and planned setup options on the integrations page.
Support client work
Agencies can use crawler tracking alongside reports and Search Console insights. Learn more on For Agencies.
FAQ
AI Bot Tracker installation questions
Do I need to be technical to install it?
Some users with PHP hosting can add the include themselves. Others may need a developer, especially if the website uses a custom theme, strict security rules, or a complex deployment workflow.
Does this guarantee AI tools will recommend my site?
No. AI Bot Tracking helps you understand crawler visits and discovery signals. It does not guarantee rankings, traffic, citations, recommendations, or AI-generated mentions.
Can I install it on WordPress?
Yes, when your WordPress setup allows a safe server-side PHP include through a child theme, theme file, or trusted PHP snippet method. TruboRankAI does not claim a native WordPress plugin on this page.
Can I install it with Google Tag Manager?
No, not this PHP tracker directly. Google Tag Manager runs browser-side tags, while the current TruboRankAI tracker is a PHP server-side include.
Why am I not seeing bot visits yet?
Supported crawlers may not visit immediately. Caching, firewall rules, robots.txt, incorrect placement, or low crawler activity can also delay or prevent visible data.
Is this the same as Google Analytics?
No. Google Analytics focuses mainly on human visitor analytics. TruboRankAI AI Bot Tracking is designed to help monitor supported AI and search crawler activity that reaches your website.
AI Bot Tracking
Start monitoring how AI and search crawlers reach your website
Begin with a scan, then use Pro AI Bot Tracking to monitor supported crawler activity and connect discovery signals with your reports.