What Is AEO?

What does AEO stand for?

AEO stands for answer engine optimization, spelt optimisation in British English. It means making a person, brand or page the answer that AI assistants and search features give. Examples include ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews.

Why does King of AEO measure it?

Several people claimed the King of AEO title in August and September 2026. Claims are easy to make, so the competition measures what AI engines actually say. The Visibility Index turns those answers into comparable scores.

What else does AEO mean?

AEO is also the ticker-style abbreviation for American Eagle Outfitters and the customs term Authorized Economic Operator. Those meanings are unrelated to answer engine optimization and to this competition.