Google Maps rank grids
These illustrative grids explain location-dependent visibility. Our free audit checks public profile fields and offers a Google Places search snapshot—not verified consumer map-pack rankings.
- 7×7 example grids
- Free audit with confirmed business identity
- Sources and limitations disclosed in the report
5 of 49 points in the top three. Illustrative center-heavy coverage. Not an observation of your business.
What the grid tells you that a single search cannot
A dedicated rank provider can measure location-dependent visibility. Our Places snapshot shows returned positions only and does not prove lost customers or wasted ad spend.
The free audit displays up to three other listings returned near the center with their public ratings and review counts. This does not establish market ownership.
Comparisons require consistent methods, keywords, coordinates and dates. A single snapshot cannot establish a trend.
See your own grid
Your free audit includes public profile checks and a 49-point Places search snapshot.
Get my free auditCommon questions
- What is a map pack rank checker?
- A geo-grid rank checker measures your Google Maps position from many points across your service area instead of one. Google ranks results partly by how close the searcher is to you, so a single check from your office tells you almost nothing about what a customer four miles away sees.
- Is the rank check actually free?
- The free audit includes a 7×7 Google Places search snapshot for one keyword. It measures returned search positions, not consumer Google Maps or Search map-pack ranks. Sign-in is required; no card is needed.
- Do you need access to my Google Business Profile?
- Sign-in is required, but the free audit reads public Google Places data without granting management access.
- How long does it take?
- Timing depends on Google. All 49 Places searches must succeed; errors are never converted to low rankings.
- How often should I re-run a grid?
- Monthly. Rankings move as competitors gain reviews and post, and a single snapshot cannot tell you whether you are climbing or sliding. The value is in the comparison, not the first scan.
- Why does my ranking differ from what I see on my own phone?
- Google Places Text Search uses a location bias, not an emulated customer standing at a coordinate. Its order can differ from Google Maps and Google Search; personalization and result selection also differ.
Want the grid to keep moving?
The $99/mo plan includes profile management, review requests and weekly posts. Rankings are not guaranteed; your audit is an evidence snapshot, not a diagnosis of every ranking factor.
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