What is the MentionPilot Looker Studio connector?
The MentionPilot Looker Studio community connector lets you import your AI search visibility data directly into Google Looker Studio. You can then create custom dashboards and reports using your brand performance data from AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini.Looker Studio is Google’s free data visualization tool that helps you turn your data into informative, easy-to-read, and shareable dashboards and reports.
How this helps
- Real-time data access — Connect directly to your MentionPilot project for up-to-date visibility metrics.
- Custom visualizations — Create charts, graphs, and tables that match your reporting needs.
- Team collaboration — Share dashboards with stakeholders and team members.
How to set up the connector
What you need
Before you begin, ensure you have:- A MentionPilot account with access to at least one project
- A Google account with access to Looker Studio
Step 1: Access the connector
- Use this link to access the MentionPilot connector in Looker Studio (make sure you’re signed in with your Google account).
- Enter your basic info and complete account setup.
Step 2: Authorize the connection
- Click AUTHORIZE to begin the OAuth2 authentication process.
- You’ll be redirected to Google’s authorization page.
- Sign in with your Google account if prompted.
- You’ll see a “Google hasn’t verified this app” warning. This is normal for community connectors. Click Advanced → Go to MentionPilot (unsafe).
- Grant the necessary permissions to the connector.
- You’ll be redirected back to Looker Studio once authorization is complete. Another AUTHORIZE button will appear below “MentionPilot requires authorization to connect to data.”
- Click AUTHORIZE again.
- You will see a MentionPilot Looker Authenticator pop-up. Click Continue with Google and sign in or select your Google account.
- Once prompted, close the window and return to the Looker Studio page.
Step 3: Configure your data source
After authorization, you’ll see the connector configuration screen:- Choose which MentionPilot Project to connect.
- If you want to create reports that can switch between multiple MentionPilot projects, select the option to use Projects as a parameter in reports.
Step 4: Connect and validate
- Click CONNECT to establish the connection.
- The connector will validate your configuration and fetch sample data.
- You’ll see the available fields that can be used in your reports.
Available data fields
Dimensions
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Text | All the brands that you have added in MentionPilot |
| Source: Domain | Text | The website domains that AI models used while answering your prompts |
| Date | Date | Date for all the metrics |
Metrics
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Number | Visibility score for brands on the specific date |
| Citations | Number | Citation count for the source domain on the specified date |
| Chats | Number | Number of chats on the specified date |
Creating your first report
Step 1: Create a new report
- After configuring your data source, click CREATE REPORT.
- Looker Studio will open the report editor with your MentionPilot data source connected.
Step 2: Add visualizations
Looker Studio offers a wide range of charts and tables to fit your needs. See Types of Charts in Looker Studio for all available options. Recommended starting points:- Time series chart — Track your Visibility score over time.
- Bar chart — Compare brand visibility across AI models.
- Table — Show a detailed breakdown of citations by source domain.
Step 3: Apply filters and controls
Add interactive controls to make your reports dynamic:- Date range control — Let viewers adjust the time window.
- Brand filter — Drill into a specific brand’s performance.
- Source domain filter — Focus on citations from a particular domain.
Troubleshooting
Authorization Failed
Authorization Failed
No Data Available
No Data Available
- Verify you’ve selected the correct MentionPilot project.
- Check that your date range includes data (data appears after 24–48 hours).
- Ensure your filters aren’t too restrictive.
Connection Timeout
Connection Timeout
- Try reducing the date range.
- Remove unnecessary filters.
- Contact support if the issue persists.
Invalid Project
Invalid Project
- Double-check your project selection in the MentionPilot dashboard.
- Ensure you have access permissions to the project.
- Contact your account administrator if needed.
Getting help
If you encounter issues not covered above, contact support:- Email: support@mentionpilot.raiseaticket.com — include a description of the issue and screenshots if applicable.