Local Search Grid now uses Google Maps data

On October 21, 2026, we moved Local Search Grid to Google Maps data. Your reports should now run faster and more reliably, and you’ll see up to 100 results at every grid point instead of 20.

Why we made the change

Local Search Grid used to pull its results from Google’s Local Finder. Over the past few months, those results have been much harder to collect, so some reports ran slowly or didn’t finish. Google Maps data is more dependable, which makes your reports more dependable too.

What you’ll notice

• Deeper rankings. We now track positions up to 100. A business that used to show as 21+ will now show where it actually ranks.
• Your average rank may look slightly different. We’re now counting positions we couldn’t see before. You’re getting a fuller picture, not a drop in performance.
• A one-off shift in Avg. Change. The first run on Google Maps data may show a bigger change than usual.
• Past reports stay the same. Runs from before October 21 keep their original results.
• No more SERP screenshots. Google Maps sends us results as data rather than as a web page, so we can’t capture screenshots anymore. You’ll still see every business we found at each grid point.

What’s next

We’re testing Google Maps data for Local Rank Tracker, Local Search Audit, and Google Business Profile Audit. We’ll let you know when we have more to share.

If you have questions, our Customer Support team is here to help.