Choosing an Integration Method
AI Search Index offers three integration methods. Choose the one that best fits your technical requirements and use case.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Tracking Pixel | WordPress | CDN Logs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy | Medium |
| Works without JavaScript | |||
| Detects bots that don't render JS | |||
| Works on static sites | |||
| Tracks API endpoints | |||
| IP-based verification | |||
| Dashboard widget |
Tracking Pixel
RecommendedLightweight JavaScript snippet
Best for
- • Most websites
- • Quick setup
- • JavaScript frameworks
- • Static sites
Limitations
- • Requires JavaScript execution
- • Won't detect bots that don't render JS
- • Can't track API endpoints
WordPress Plugin
Official plugin with dashboard widget
Best for
- • WordPress sites
- • Users who prefer plugins
- • In-dashboard analytics
Limitations
- • WordPress only
- • Requires Starter plan or higher
CDN Log Integrations
Server-side detection via CDN logs
Best for
- • High-traffic websites
- • Detecting non-JS bots
- • API endpoint monitoring
- • Maximum accuracy (IP verification)
Limitations
- • Requires CDN with log export
- • More complex setup
- • Some CDN features require paid plans
Supported CDNs: Cloudflare, AWS CloudFront, Vercel, Netlify, Fastly, Akamai, Google Cloud CDN, and any custom integration via our API.
View CDN Integration docsOur Recommendation
For most websites: Tracking Pixel
Start with the tracking pixel. It's the fastest to set up and works great for most use cases. You can always add CDN integration later for additional coverage.
For comprehensive coverage: Both
For maximum accuracy, use both the tracking pixel and CDN logs. The pixel catches bots that render JavaScript, while CDN logs catch those that don't.
Not sure which to choose?
Start with the tracking pixel. It takes less than 5 minutes to set up.
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