# OpenRouter explains how Auto Router selects newly added models

> Original title: Always up to date with new models.

- Source: OpenRouter
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:20:12.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/bfrb7719eii434fch6n6a3t5k
- Original: https://x.com/OpenRouter/status/2118740241922310520

## Summary

OpenRouter says every model added to its platform is immediately included in the consideration set for Auto Router. The company says it uses benchmarks and popularity signals to compete for a place in the cost-optimal set Auto Router recommends.

## Post

Always up to date with new models.

Every model added to OpenRouter is immediately included in the consideration set. We use benchmarks and popularity signals to automatically compete to be part of the cost-optimal set recommended by Auto Router.