Writesonic is a software company that develops artificial intelligence tools for monitoring and improving brand visibility across AI-powered search systems, such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Grok, as well as traditional search engines including Google. Founded in 2020, the company offers products focused on generative engine optimization (GEO), search engine optimization (SEO), and content strategy.[1][2][3]
Writesonic was founded by Samanyou Garg in October 2020 in San Francisco, California.[4] The company initially operated as Magicflow before adopting its current name. In its seed round, the company raised $2.5 million from investors including Y-Combinator, HOF Capital, and Soma Capital.[1][2][5]
The company began with AI-powered content generation tools. In 2023, it expanded into AI-enhanced search engine optimization. In 2024, the company launched an AI agent specifically designed for SEO tasks, with integrations to platforms including Ahrefs, Google Keyword Planner, Keywords Everywhere, and Google Search Console. This was among the first specialized AI agents developed for SEO automation.[1]
In 2025, the company introduced generative engine optimization capabilities, which track and optimize how brands appear in AI-generated search responses and provide specific actions for improving visibility.
Technology and Features
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) The software monitors brand visibility on artificial intelligence search platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, Grok, and Google AI Overviews. It collects data on metrics such as mention frequency, sentiment analysis, and citation sources.
AI Agent for SEO In 2024, the company introduced an artificial intelligence agent designed to automate search engine optimization (SEO) tasks. The agent integrates with platforms such as Ahrefs, Google Keyword Planner, Keywords Everywhere, and Google Search Console to conduct technical audits, perform keyword research, carry out competitive analysis, and assist in strategy development. It is capable of identifying content gaps, suggesting optimization measures, and generating SEO strategies using real-time data from the integrated platforms.[6][7]
Content Operations Beyond content generation, the platform includes features for content strategy, optimization, and management. It makes use of large language models such as GPT-4o, Claude Opus 4.1, and Claude Sonnet, in combination with proprietary workflows for fact-checking, internal linking, and content structure optimization.[8]
Data Security and Compliance
The company maintains SOC 2 Type II certification and states compliance with GDPR and HIPAA regulations.
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