Algorithm Changelog
TL;DR
The AgentReady™ algorithm has evolved from a 6-factor system at launch to the current 8-factor model with floors, bonuses, and rebalanced weights. Every change is documented here.
Last updated: 2026-03-09
Our Approach to Algorithm Changes#
The AgentReady™ scoring algorithm is a living system. As AI technology evolves, the factors that determine AI readiness change too. We commit to two principles when updating the algorithm. First, transparency: every change is documented here with a clear explanation of what changed and why. Second, stability: we do not make changes lightly. Each update is based on observed shifts in how AI systems discover and evaluate web content, not on speculation. When we update the algorithm, we re-process historical scan data so you can see how the change affects your score trajectory. This means your score history remains useful even across algorithm versions. Read more about the current system at How Scoring Works.
v1.0 — Launch#
The original AgentReady™ algorithm launched with 6 scoring factors: Schema Markup, Content Quality, Bot Access, AI Protocols, Speed & Performance, and Authority & Trust. These factors covered the core dimensions of AI readiness as understood at the time. Weights were distributed across these 6 factors to reflect their relative importance. The system produced scores from 0 to 100 with a simple weighted-sum calculation. There were no floors or bonuses in v1.0. This meant a site could achieve a respectable score by excelling in just a few factors while ignoring others. User feedback and real-world testing showed this was a gap — sites with critical issues sometimes received scores that did not reflect their actual AI visibility.
v2.0 — Current Version#
The v2.0 update introduced three major changes. First, two new factors were added: Topic Clarity (10% weight) and Crawl Health (7% weight). Topic Clarity captures how well your site communicates its areas of expertise and demonstrates E-E-A-T signals. Crawl Health evaluates technical fundamentals that determine whether AI crawlers can reliably navigate your site. Second, the floors and bonuses system was introduced. Floors cap scores when critical problems exist, preventing misleadingly high scores. Bonuses reward sites that demonstrate complementary excellence across multiple factors. Third, all weights were rebalanced across the expanded 8-factor set. Content Quality and Bot Access each received 20%, reflecting their outsized importance in AI discovery. Schema Markup was set at 18%. The remaining factors share the balance. The full weight breakdown is available at How Scoring Works.
What to Expect Next#
We continuously monitor how major AI systems — including large language models, AI search engines, and autonomous agents — interact with web content. Future updates may adjust weights as AI behavior shifts, add new factors if entirely new dimensions of AI readiness emerge, or refine floor and bonus conditions based on observed patterns. We will not add complexity for its own sake. Every change must reflect a real, measurable impact on how AI systems treat web content. Planned changes will be announced in advance when possible. For industry-specific data on current scoring trends, see Industry Benchmarks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will my score change when the algorithm updates?
It may. When weights or factor evaluations change, your score could shift even without changes to your site. Historical scans are re-processed so your trendline remains accurate.
How far in advance are changes announced?
We aim to give at least two weeks notice for significant changes. Minor adjustments to factor evaluations may be applied with shorter notice but are always documented here.
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