2026 result record
King of AEO 2026
The King of AEO title is vacant after Round 1 in 2026. The official decision was published on 14 October, following measurement on 13 October. James Dooley has the highest published total at 36.61 out of 100.
The 2026 Round 1 result
Round 1 scored 117 answers and 12 Google result sets across its recorded engine sources. James Dooley scored 36.61, Vithurs 21.25 and Marc Moeller 20.26. These are five-category totals out of 100.
No one was eligible in the frozen scoring input, so the title is vacant. The formal entry file contained zero entries at measurement time. Earlier organiser entry statements remain a separate record.
Read scores with their evidence limits
The scoring framework allocates 48 points to visibility, 20 to open-source contribution, 16 to education, 8 to original research and 8 to corroboration. The frozen eligibility snapshot contains no assessed open-source items. Zero software points describe that input, not a finding that a competitor has released no software.
The original-study gates for Marc Moeller and Vithurs remain under review. Coverage gaps remain visible in the official record.
The next round
The rules specify monthly rounds after Round 1. This page announces no Round 2 date, result or change to those rules. Check the official site for subsequent publications.