Query Fan-Out Extractor

A query fan-out is the process an AI model uses to break a single question into multiple related search queries in order to gather enough information to generate a reliable and cohesive answer.

For example, when someone asks “what is the best CRM software for large companies?”, the AI model will run multiple web searches that explore:

• Top CRM features for enterprises
• HubSpot vs Salesforce comparison
• Reviews of the best enterprise CRM

Query Fan-Out Extractor (also known as Query Fan-Out Simulator) is a free tool that reveals the internal search queries an AI model generates to research a topic before producing an answer.

The tool is developed by Position Digital, an SEO & GEO agency for ambitious B2B brands.

Initially used internally for our clients, it’s now publicly available to marketing and SEO teams who want to inform their AI search optimization strategy.

Our Query Fan-Out Simulator helps you identify:

• The subtopics AI considers important for a query
• Related keywords and question angles worth targeting
• Content gaps that prevent your site from being discovered
• Opportunities to improve topic coverage and internal linking

SEO professionals, content strategists, digital PR teams, and marketers who want to understand (and influence) how AI systems explore and retrieve information.

Simply enter a prompt, choose an AI model and location, and wait as the tool extracts the fan-out queries.