Why are Cursor-built apps invisible to AI bots?

Cursor-built apps typically use client-side React or Vite. AI bots like GPTBot and PerplexityBot often do not execute JavaScript, meaning they only see an empty HTML shell rather than your content.

How does Crawlable AI improve search visibility for Cursor apps?

Crawlable AI uses DNS-level pre-rendering to serve static HTML snapshots specifically to bots. This allows AI engines to index your content without needing to execute JavaScript.

Will pre-rendering slow down my Cursor app for users?

No. Pre-rendering only affects bot traffic. Human visitors continue to receive the high-speed, interactive Single Page Application (SPA) experience.

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Key Takeaways

To improve Cursor AI search visibility, you must implement pre-rendering. Cursor apps built with React or Vite are client-side rendered, which AI crawlers like GPTBot cannot read. By serving a static HTML version of your site to bots via DNS-level pre-rendering, you ensure your app is indexed and cited by AI answer engines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my Cursor code to fix SEO?

No, Crawlable AI works at the DNS level, meaning you don't have to modify your React or Vite codebase to enable pre-rendering.

How do I know if my Cursor app is being cited by AI?

You can use the Crawlable AI Bot Simulation tool to see exactly what GPTBot and Perplexity see when they visit your URL.

Key Facts & Evidence

Cursor-built apps using React or Vite are often invisible to AI bots because these bots do not execute JavaScript by default.

Source: Crawlable AI Technical Analysis 100% of client-side only SPAs face indexing risks (2024-05) — Crawlable AI

Crawlable AI supports over 150 different bot user agents, including specialized AI crawlers like GPTBot and PerplexityBot.

Source: Crawlable AI Product Specification 150+ bots (2024-05) — Crawlable AI

Developers can implement DNS-level pre-rendering for Cursor apps in under 2 minutes without making code changes.

Source: Crawlable AI Integration Guide 2 minutes (2024-05) — Crawlable AI