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New: one-shot snapshot plan for makers

Between February 25, 2026 and March 11, 2026, we shipped a set of upgrades focused on activation, reliability, and retention.

Added a one-shot snapshot offer for indie makers and micro-SaaS.
New affordable plan starting from 19$
The snapshot provides a one-time AI visibility check with no subscription.
The goal is to offer a fast first diagnostic before upgrading to full monitoring.

Maker one-shot report
You can now unlock a true one-shot Lucid report designed for makers and indie builders. The flow is faster to access, easier to understand, and built to lead naturally into ongoing monitoring.

Smoother maker checkout
We improved the full maker checkout experience: cleaner redirects, fewer broken states, better guest handling, and more resilient recovery when a run does not start correctly on the first try.

Clearer upgrade experience
We added a stronger upgrade journey for maker users, with better preview states, clearer locked sections, and a more structured path from one-shot value to recurring monitoring.

Truth Layer persistence
Truth Layer insights are now better persisted across the product experience, making the analysis feel less ephemeral and more operational over time.

Linear closed loop
Lucid now connects action planning more tightly with execution. Actions sent to Linear can later be measured against weekly runs once the work has actually shipped.

More reliable live measurement
We improved live run feedback across the app, including progress counters, engine-level progress behavior, and automatic refresh of derived cards after completion.

Pause subscription flow
Users can now pause a subscription instead of going straight to cancellation, which creates a better retention path for teams that want to step back temporarily.

Expanded GEO research pipeline
Google Scholar is now included in the GEO research pipeline, expanding the source base Lucid can use for research workflows.

Stronger maker follow-up
We shipped better upsell and follow-up logic for maker users, including onboarding preview improvements and a more structured post-purchase sequence.

What's New in Lucid Engine — Feb 2026

Prompt Volume — Discover the SEO Behind Every AI Prompt
New tab in the dashboard: see the real search volume behind each AI prompt. Every prompt is now matched to actual Google search queries, with monthly volume data and historical trends. Understand which AI conversations carry the most organic search potential.

Automated GEO Recommendations
Lucid Engine now continuously analyzes how generative AI engines perceive your brand and automatically surfaces new optimization opportunities in your dashboard — no manual research needed.

SEO Actions in the Action Plan
Your Action Plan now includes targeted SEO actions based on which sources are influencing AI answers about your brand. Each action comes with a clear priority and tracks your progress.

Top Influencing Sources — Now Based on Real Citations
The sources shaping your AI visibility are now identified from actual AI citations, not estimates. Each source is tagged by type (UGC, Editorial, Review, Competitor) so you can prioritize your outreach.

More Accurate Competitor Detection
Fewer false positives, more relevant competitors. The detection system now verifies each competitor against real web data, so your competitive landscape is cleaner and more actionable.

Faster & More Reliable
Pages load faster and API responses are more consistent across the board. We've eliminated a class of timeout issues that could cause slow loads on the dashboard.

Smoother Login & Onboarding
No more unexpected logouts, loading spinners, or blocked steps during onboarding. Sessions last longer and the entire signup-to-dashboard experience is seamless.

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See exactly where AI engines cite you
The new Sources drawer shows every URL that AI engines reference when they mention your brand. Spot which pages drive your visibility — and which ones need work.

Track competitors over time
Competitor history charts are now available from your very first analysis. Watch how your competitors' AI visibility evolves week over week, filtered to show only real brand-type competitors in your space.

One-click PDF export
Export your full visibility report as a clean PDF. Perfect for sharing with clients, stakeholders, or your marketing team.

Your analysis is now bulletproof
Two big reliability upgrades:

Resilient onboarding — Your brand data, personas, and prompts are now saved server-side the moment you check out. Even if you close your browser after payment, everything is preserved and your first analysis launches automatically.
4-layer retry system — Every analysis is now guaranteed to complete. We detect stuck runs, auto-retry failed items, and send you a welcome email when your first results are ready.
Quality of life
Forgot password flow — Reset via magic link, quick and secure
Unified design system — Consistent look across all pages, better contrast, keyboard navigation support
Dynamic pricing — Prices adapt to your country automatically
Faster brand analysis — Persistent browser pool makes onboarding analysis ~2x faster