Last updated: September 2026
Global rank: Worldwide · 2026-09
#368,983
AI visibility: Grade A+
90
SEO health: Latest audit
91
Visits
20.9K
per month, estimated
Keywords
4.7K
ranking in Google
Organic share
100%
20.9K organic visits
LLMS.txt
Published
168 lines AI engines can read
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booksmith.com Web Traffic Statistics
Key findings
- The Booksmith (Book Retail) is ranked #368,983 worldwide in our September 2026 domain ranking, down 65,817 places from #303,166 in August 2026.
- It is estimated to receive about 20,900 visits a month from search, 100% of it organic, across 4,727 ranking keywords.
- Its AI visibility score is 90 out of 100 (grade A+), with a published llms.txt of 168 lines.
- Its last technical audit scored 91/100, with "Implement a Sitemap" the highest-priority fix.
| Month | Rank | Move |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | #368,983 | ▼ 65,817 |
| August 2026 | #303,166 | ▲ 65,101 |
| July 2026 | #368,267 | ▲ 243,670 |
| June 2026 | #611,937 | — |
| May 2026 | #611,937 | ▼ 57,224 |
| April 2026 | #554,713 | ▲ 102,545 |
| March 2026 | #657,258 | ▲ 220,455 |
| February 2026 | #877,713 | — |
What this company does
Nestled on Haight Street in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, The Booksmith has been a cornerstone for book lovers for nearly five decades. This independent bookstore curates an eclectic selection of new releases, literary fiction, mysteries, sci-fi, children's books, and local author works that draw in locals, tourists, and avid readers alike. Beyond just selling books, they host inti…
Our read on the site
The overall SEO health of booksmith.com is strong, with high accessibility and best practices scores. However, there are critical areas for improvement, particularly in content gaps and technical SEO aspects like the absence of a sitemap.
booksmith.com Traffic and Visitor Engagement
Search engines send booksmith.com an estimated 20,900 visits a month. Effectively all of it is organic — about 20,900 visits from unpaid results. Spread across 4,727 ranking keywords, that averages roughly 4.4 organic visits per keyword.
Monthly visits
20.9K
Latest estimate
Change
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It starts building from the first scan
Organic visits
20.9K
100% of all traffic
Paid visits
0
No paid search detected
Organic vs paid
100%
0%
We don't hold a month-by-month history for this domain yet.
The traffic dashboard builds one from the first scan onwards.
booksmith.com AI Visibility
booksmith.com scores 90 out of 100 on our AI visibility scale, grade A+. It takes full marks for LLMS.txt and Structured data. The biggest gap is Crawlability, at 5 of 10 points (robots ✓ · sitemap ✗), worth 5 points if closed. It also loses points on Company profile (22/25) and SEO health (18/20).
Grade A+
Scored from this domain's own data — llms.txt, profile completeness, technical health, crawlability and structured data.
Present
7/8 core fields
92/100
robots ✓ · sitemap ✗
Detected
Fix these first
- → Complete your company profile so AI answers about you stay accurate.
- → Add sitemap.xml so AI crawlers can read you.
booksmith.com LLMS.txt
The llms.txt on booksmith.com runs to 168 lines (8,415 characters) across 12 sections, last generated in May 2026. It introduces the site as "The Booksmith - Independent Books in San Francisco's Haight". It tells AI engines the business works in Book Retail, Literary Events and Community Bookstore. It describes 5 products, with prices such as New Release Fiction at $15-30, Children's Books at $10-25 and Book Totes and Merch at $15-35. Services it lists include Author Events, Book Club Hosting, Personal Recommendations and Online Ordering. The audience it names is Readers, families, literary enthusiasts, aged All ages, primarily 25-65 (San Francisco Bay Area). Technologies it mentions include HTTPS, Mobile Viewport, Robots.txt and Basic E-commerce. The keywords it claims start with "bookstore", "The Booksmith", "Booksmith San Francisco" and "books".
Status
Published
AI engines can read it
Lines
168
In the file
Size
8.4K
Characters
Sections
12
Updated May 1, 2026
What the file says
# The Booksmith - Independent Books in San Francisco's Haight ## About The Booksmith stands as an iconic independent bookstore in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district, offering a curated collection of books across genres like fiction, mystery, sci-fi, kids' lit, and local works. They've been serving the community since 1976 with a focus on quality reads and personal service that big chains can't match. Staff handpick titles and guide customers to perfect fits, whether it's a beach read or a deep dive into history. The store buzzes with energy from frequent author events, signings, and book club meetups that build lasting connections. Beyond books, they stock fun merch like totes, puzzles, and journals ideal for gifts. Their space feels welcoming, with cozy nooks for browsing and a nod to counterculture vibes. During challenges like the pandemic, they pivoted smoothly to online orders and live-streamed talks. The Booksmith supports diverse authors and indie publishers, enriching the literary scene. Families find treasures in the children's section, while adults explore staff recommendations. It's more than retail—it's a cultural anchor where stories spark conversations. Seasonal promotions highlight new releases and holiday picks. Community ties run deep, with school visits and library collabs. Walking those creaky floors, you sense decades of bookish magic. They thrive by l
Sections in the file
Areas of work
Keywords it claims
Technologies
Products it tells AI about
- New Release Fiction$15-30
- Children's Books$10-25
- Book Totes and Merch$15-35
- Used Books$5-20
- Local Author Titles$18-28
Services it tells AI about
- Author EventsFree entry
- Book Club HostingFree
- Personal RecommendationsFree
- Online OrderingVaries
- Gift Wrapping$5
Competitors it names
Audience it targets
Readers, families, literary enthusiasts · All ages, primarily 25-65 · San Francisco Bay Area
Company type
Private
booksmith.com Organic Keywords
Google lists booksmith.com for about 4,727 keywords, which together bring an estimated 20,900 organic visits a month.
Ranking keywords
4.7K
Found in Google for this domain
Visits they bring
20.9K
Estimated organic visits a month
Top ranking keywords
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What it ranks for
booksmith.com SEO Audit
The latest technical audit of booksmith.com scored 91 out of 100 overall. Performance is its weakest area at 73, while accessibility scores highest at 97. The audit makes 12 recommendations in all, and 3 of the 4 listed first are rated high priority or critical.
Overall
Excellent
SEO
Excellent
Performance
Accessibility
Excellent
Fix these first
- CriticalImplement a Sitemap
- HighAdd Meta Descriptions
- MediumEnhance H1 Structure
- HighFix Broken Links
8 more recommendations, with the exact changes and the pages they apply to, are in the full report.
booksmith.com Competitors and Alternatives
The Booksmith's company profile names https://greenapplebooks.com, https://bookshop.org, https://booksinc.net and https://citylights.com as competitors. Its own llms.txt adds https://keplers.com and https://mcnallyjackson.com. Outside its market, the domains ranked closest to it in our worldwide ranking are piped.video, geny.it, baori.net.cn and vaxo.blog.
booksmith.com Company Profile
Nestled on Haight Street in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, The Booksmith has been a cornerstone for book lovers for nearly five decades. This independent bookstore curates an eclectic selection of new releases, literary fiction, mysteries, sci-fi, children's books, and local author works that draw in locals, tourists, and avid readers alike. Beyond just selling books, they host inti…
Founded in 1976 (about 50 years ago), The Booksmith is based in San Francisco, United States. Its workforce is listed as between 11 and 50 employees. Its profile files it under Book Retail, with further tags for Independent Bookstore, Literary Events and Community Hub. Products on record for it: New and Used Books, Book Merchandise, Gifts and Stationery and Children's Literature. Total funding on record is Bootstrapped. Its tagline reads: "San Francisco's beloved independent bookstore since 1976".
- Sector
- Book Retail
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 1976
- Employees
- 11-50
- Revenue
- Not Disclosed
- Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Products
- New and Used Books, Book Merchandise, Gifts and Stationery, Children's Literature
booksmith.com Traffic by Country
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