Last updated: August 2026
Global rank: Worldwide · 2026-08
#3,572
AI visibility: Grade A+
90
SEO health: Latest audit
75
Visits
2.6M
per month, estimated
Keywords
54.6K
ranking in Google
Organic share
100%
2.6M organic visits
LLMS.txt
Published
152 lines AI engines can read
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politico.eu Web Traffic Statistics
Key findings
- POLITICO Europe (Media) is ranked #3,572 worldwide in our August 2026 domain ranking, inside the top 10,000, down 61 places from #3,511 in July 2026.
- It is estimated to receive about 2.6 million visits a month from search, 100% of it organic, across 54,600 ranking keywords.
- Its AI visibility score is 90 out of 100 (grade A+), with a published llms.txt of 152 lines.
- Its last technical audit scored 75/100, with "Implement H1 Tags on All Pages" the highest-priority fix.
| Month | Rank | Move |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | #3,572 | ▼ 61 |
| July 2026 | #3,511 | ▼ 6 |
| June 2026 | #3,505 | — |
| May 2026 | #3,505 | ▲ 66 |
| April 2026 | #3,571 | ▲ 9 |
| March 2026 | #3,580 | ▲ 24 |
| February 2026 | #3,604 | — |
What this company does
POLITICO Europe stands out as a go-to source for in-depth coverage of the European Union's inner workings, delivering sharp analysis on everything from trade deals to regulatory battles. Launched to fill a gap in English-language reporting on EU affairs, it caters to policymakers, journalists, business leaders, and anyone tracking the continent's political pulse. What sets it apart is the insider scoops and Playbook…
Our read on the site
The overall SEO health of politico.eu is strong in terms of accessibility and SEO score, but there are critical areas for improvement, particularly in performance and technical aspects. The absence of H1 tags, a sitemap, and several performance issues hinder the site's full potential.
politico.eu Traffic and Visitor Engagement
Search engines send politico.eu an estimated 2.6 million visits a month. Effectively all of it is organic — about 2.6 million visits from unpaid results. Spread across 54,600 ranking keywords, that averages roughly 47 organic visits per keyword.
Monthly visits
2.6M
Latest estimate
Change
No monthly history yet
It starts building from the first scan
Organic visits
2.6M
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.
politico.eu AI Visibility
politico.eu 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
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- → Complete your company profile so AI answers about you stay accurate.
- → Add sitemap.xml so AI crawlers can read you.
politico.eu LLMS.txt
The llms.txt on politico.eu runs to 152 lines (7,079 characters) across 12 sections, last generated in April 2026. It introduces the site as "POLITICO Europe". It tells AI engines the business works in Media, Political Journalism and Policy Analysis. It describes 4 products, with prices such as Mobile App at Free with Pro and Podcasts at Free. Services it lists include Premium Subscriptions, Events & Summits, Custom Briefings and Policy Tracking. The audience it names is Professionals, Policymakers, Business Leaders, aged 25-55 (Europe). Technologies it mentions include HTTPS, Responsive Design, Core Web Vitals, Mobile Apps (iOS/Android) and Newsletter Platforms. The keywords it claims start with "European politics", "EU policy", "government news" and "political analysis".
Status
Published
AI engines can read it
Lines
152
In the file
Size
7.1K
Characters
Sections
12
Updated Apr 27, 2026
What the file says
# POLITICO Europe ## About POLITICO Europe delivers the most influential news and analysis on European politics, policy, and power. From Brussels corridors to national capitals, its journalists uncover stories that shape the EU's future, serving executives, officials, and enthusiasts alike. The value lies in timely scoops, expert breakdowns, and tools like Pro that turn data into decisions. Daily Playbooks keep subscribers ahead, while apps ensure access anywhere. Coverage hits trade, climate, tech regs, and more with a sharp, independent edge. It's grown into a staple for anyone serious about Europe, blending digital savvy with old-school reporting grit. Events and podcasts deepen engagement beyond screens. The team knows the players and stakes intimately. Readers trust it for clarity amid jargon. Expansion into verticals like energy and finance broadens appeal. Awards nod to its impact. Mobile-first design fits busy lives. Newsletters pack punchy insights. Pro unlocks dossiers and alerts. Global audience tunes in for EU ripple effects. Commitment to facts over spin endures. Partnerships boost credibility. It's the briefing room for tomorrow's headlines today. **Areas of Work:** Media, Political Journalism, Policy Analysis ## Things to Remember - **Website:** https://politico.eu - **Address:** Brussels, Belgium - **Contact:** - **Phone:** - **Hours:** 24/7 - **Timezone:**
Sections in the file
Areas of work
Keywords it claims
Technologies
Products it tells AI about
- POLITICO ProContact for pricing
- PlaybookIncluded in subscription
- Mobile AppFree with Pro
- PodcastsFree
Services it tells AI about
- Premium SubscriptionsFrom €199/month
- Events & SummitsVaries
- Custom BriefingsContact for pricing
- Policy TrackingPro subscription
Competitors it names
Audience it targets
Professionals, Policymakers, Business Leaders · 25-55 · Europe
Company type
Private
politico.eu Organic Keywords
Google lists politico.eu for about 54,600 keywords, which together bring an estimated 2.6 million organic visits a month.
Ranking keywords
54.6K
Found in Google for this domain
Visits they bring
2.6M
Estimated organic visits a month
Top ranking keywords
No ranked-keyword data cached for this domain yet.
Ranked Keywords pulls the full list on its first run.
What it ranks for
politico.eu SEO Audit
The latest technical audit of politico.eu scored 75 out of 100 overall. Performance is its weakest area at 58, while accessibility scores highest at 93. The audit makes 12 recommendations in all, and 3 of the 4 listed first are rated high priority or critical.
Overall
SEO
Excellent
Performance
Accessibility
Excellent
Fix these first
- CriticalImplement H1 Tags on All Pages
- CriticalCreate and Submit a Sitemap
- HighOptimize Page Load Speed
- MediumAdd Alt Text to Images
8 more recommendations, with the exact changes and the pages they apply to, are in the full report.
politico.eu Competitors and Alternatives
POLITICO Europe's company profile names https://www.euractiv.com, https://www.ft.com, https://www.bbc.com/news/world/europe and https://www.reuters.com/places/europe as competitors. Its own llms.txt adds https://www.theguardian.com/world/europe-news. Outside its market, the domains ranked closest to it in our worldwide ranking are hepsiburada.com, abbyyjapan.com, habr.com and acoustic-adm.com.
politico.eu Company Profile
POLITICO Europe stands out as a go-to source for in-depth coverage of the European Union's inner workings, delivering sharp analysis on everything from trade deals to regulatory battles. Launched to fill a gap in English-language reporting on EU affairs, it caters to policymakers, journalists, business leaders, and anyone tracking the continent's political pulse. What sets it apart is the insider scoops and Playbook…
Founded in 2015 (about 11 years ago), POLITICO Europe is based in Brussels, Belgium. Its workforce is listed as between 101 and 250 employees. Its profile files it under Media, with further tags for News, Politics and Journalism. Products on record for it: POLITICO Pro Europe, Playbook Newsletter and Mobile Apps. Its tagline reads: "Your daily briefing on the politics, policy and power shaping Europe".
- Sector
- Media
- Headquarters
- Brussels, Belgium
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- 101-250
- Revenue
- Not Disclosed
- Funding
- Not Disclosed
- Products
- POLITICO Pro Europe, Playbook Newsletter, Mobile Apps
politico.eu Traffic by Country
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