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8 keyword tracking tools for all budgets (+ key features!) 🌟
1. Ahrefs' free keyword rank checker
2. Google Search Console
3. Fat Rank Keyword Checker
4. Nozzle
5. Scrapebox
6. Pi Datametrics
7. Nightwatch
8. Mangools
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1. Ahrefs' free keyword rank checker
Manually plug a keyword in our free tool to get an overview of the top SERPs + Ahrefs data on:
- Domain Rating (DR)
- URL Rating (UR)
- No. of backlinks the domain has
- Organic traffic numbers
- No. of keywords the page is ranking for
2. Google Search Console (GSC)
GSC lets you monitor your site’s performance in Google.
You can also track your average ranking position via the Performance tab, once you've verified your profile:
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You can even:
- Pull your performance data into Ahrefs by linking your site to your GSC profile
- Use Google Looker Studio to build a keyword-tracking dashboard by way of Ahrefs' Rank Tracker.
Get the detailed steps here: #google-search-console" target="_blank" rel="noopener" onclick="event.stopPropagation()">ahrefs.com
3. FatRank Keyword Checker
Always on the move? You'll love @fatrank—it lets you check a keyword's ranking via its app (or Google Chrome extension, if you're on desktop).
Both are free to use, and can complement your main keyword tracker.
4. Nozzle
@nozzleio is great for frequent tracking. You can:
- Track keywords every five minutes
- Track unlimited competitors
Prices range from ~$49 to ~$5k, making it ideal for SMBs and those with enterprise-level needs.
5. ScrapeBox
If you want a fixed-cost keyword tracker, ScrapeBox could be your go-to.
Dated as its UI looks, its features are pretty solid:
- Tracking of unlimited sites + unlimited keywords
- Supports Google, Yahoo + Bing tracking
- Has proxy support
Prices start from $97.
6. Pi Datametrics
This one's ideal for enterprise e-commerce businesses. You can:
- Integrate with GA + Adobe Analytics
- Add unlimited competitors + locations
- Identify keyword cannibalization issues
- Build visual business cases
Reach out to the team for pricing plans.
7. Nightwatch
If your business relies on local areas—or you're an agency working with the same—@nightwatch_io is one to try.
Key features include:
- Local rank tracking (>107k locations)
- Custom keyword segmentation
- GSC + GDS integration
Prices are from $32/month.
8. Mangools SERPwatcher
@mangools_com is best for solopreneurs or affiliate marketers—plans start from ~$30/month.
You can:
- Track desktop and mobile rankings
- Add keyword tags
- Get daily keyword updates
- Track specific locations
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