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title: "Frequently Asked Questions — citelayer®"
url: "https://citelayer.ai/docs/faq/"
date: 2026-02-25
---

# Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common setup questions, with the limits that matter when interpreting the results.

Will citelayer® get my site cited or ranked higher?
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It provides machine-readable output, local diagnosis and activity data. Search and AI systems choose what to index and cite. A plugin installation or readiness score cannot guarantee those outcomes.

Is llms.txt required for AI search?
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It is a proposed convention, not a prerequisite for appearing in an AI answer. The dashboard scanner gives its endpoint check zero score weight. It remains available as an optional index.

Why are the analytics empty?
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There may be no matching requests yet, or a cache may bypass WordPress. Check the period, retention, tracker setup and [cache diagnostics](/docs/cache-compatibility/). An empty log does not prove that no AI system has ever used the page.

Do I need an external account?
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The free plugin runs locally without a required service account. A paid add-on uses the store for license and update checks. MCP client connections require their own authenticated adapter setup.

Can an agent change my site?
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Free abilities start in Read-only mode. Two writes can be deliberately enabled: readiness scan and per-post llms exclusion. Store add-on commerce actions have their own permissions/contracts; a pending-order checkout is a real action.

Which paid add-on should I choose?
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Choose the add-on matching the store platform. WooCommerce and EDD have different data models and shipped APIs. Compare [the free and paid surfaces](/docs/premium-addons/) rather than assuming feature parity.

One-year license options
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Choose Starter for 1 site at €79, Professional for 5 sites at €229, or Agency for 25 sites at €499. Each option provides a one-year license period. Prices exclude applicable tax; checkout shows the tax and total for your order.

These options set the site activation limit and a one-year license period. The software rights granted by the license supplied with the plugin remain separate. Check your account for the license expiry date, or [ask a license question](/support/) without sharing your key.

Next step
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Continue with [the quick start checklist](/docs/quick-start/), or [check the common questions](/docs/faq/). For a reproducible problem, send the plugin versions, affected URL, expected result and actual response through [Support](/support/). Do not include passwords, license keys or customer details.

Reviewed 6 October 2026 against citelayer® Free 1.13.5, WooCommerce add-on 1.2.19 and EDD add-on 1.2.1. Features depend on the active components and settings on your site.