Google Maps Rank Tracker | New Scan and View Scan Results

Use the Google Maps Rank Tracker to track how your business ranks for specific keywords across a geographic grid.

⚙️ Note: Before starting a scan, you can customize the Zoom Level and Language under the Advanced Settings panel (available for Advanced and higher plans - not available on the Starter Plan). This helps ensure your ranking results closely match what users see on Google Maps. 📘 Learn more about setting Zoom Level and Language in GTrack

Step 1: Log in to your account

• Log in to the GTrack

Step 2: Choose Your Business and Keyword(s)

1. On the main screen:
2. Search for your business by typing your Business name and selecting it from the results. (Service Area Businesses (SABs) are also supported. GTrack can find businesses that don’t display a public address on Google Maps.)

2. Add up to 5 Keywords

• Manually type the keyword you want to track, then press Enter - add one to five keywords.

⭐ **AI Keyword Suggestions ** Available for Paid Plans only - limited access on Free

Take advantage of our AI Keyword Suggestions feature to generate up to 20 recommended keywords based on your selected business.

• Click the blue star icon next to the keyword input field to open the AI suggestions modal.
• Select up to 5 keywords from the generated list by clicking "Add" next to each suggestion.

Step 3: Select Scan Type and Configure Area

First, choose the scan type:

• Maps Scan – checks rankings directly on Google Maps
• Local Pack Scan – checks rankings inside Google’s 3-pack results
• Both – run both scans together for full visibility

⚠️ The Local Pack Scan feature is available on Paid plans (not for Free accounts). More about Local Pack scans is explained in this tutorial.

Next, set your scan area:

• Use the grid size dropdown to define how large the scan area will be

Example: 9x9

• Select your preferred unit of distance: Kilometers or Miles

Step 4: Initiate the Scan

• The map will show a grid of pins, each representing a search point around your business. The center pin marks your business location.
• You can disable the pins that you do not need to scan

5. Click Initiate Scan to start collecting data.

Step 5: Wait for the Scan to Complete

After you initiate the scan, GTrack will process each keyword separately.

You will see a list of scans, one for each keyword you selected.

➡️ Click “View Details” on the right side for each scan to open the results and see how your business ranks for that specific keyword across the selected grid.

Check the results one by one to understand your visibility for every keyword.

Step 6: Analyze Your Results

Map View Tab

In the Map View tab, you can explore how your business ranks across the selected grid.

Each pin shows your ranking position for the chosen keyword.

• Green numbers mean strong rankings (top positions).
• Orange numbers show weaker visibility further from your location.
• Clicking on any pin will open the detailed results for that exact spot.

Here, you’ll see:

• Your business highlighted in the results list
• Competing businesses for the same keyword

Quick actions:

• Access quick links to View on Google
• New Scan – instantly run a new scan centered on this competitor
• Track – start monitoring this competitor in your Competitor Tracking list

📌 Learn more in the Track Competitors tutorial

• Competitor Report – generate a detailed competitor report with side-by-side analysis

📌 Full details in the Competitor Report tutorial

Comparison View Tab

Switch to the Comparison View tab to compare your business rankings against nearby competitors on the same map.

This view gives you a detailed, side-by-side look at how every business in the scan performs in each grid location.

View All Ranked Businesses

The left panel shows a full list of businesses detected in the scan.

Each one displays:

• Their average rank across the grid
• Their best ranking position
• How many times they appeared in the Top 20
• Their visibility percentage across the grid
• Their review rating and total review count

You can click on any business in the list to highlight their rankings across the map.

Example: Exploring a Competitor

When you select a competitor from the list, the map updates to show their exact rankings across the grid.

You’ll also see updated statistics, such as:

• Their average rank and distribution of top positions
• Areas where they have no visibility
• A donut chart showing visibility distribution (High, Medium, Low)

This makes it easy to evaluate how strong a competitor is across your shared service area - and where they are weaker or stronger than you.

By comparing rankings visually and numerically, you can quickly identify who your biggest competitors are and which zones you still dominate.

Scan Analysis Tab

The Scan Analysis tab provides an executive summary and deeper insights into your business performance compared to competitors.

Executive Summary

At the top, you’ll see a snapshot of key stats:

• Average Ranking – your average rank across all grid points
• Rating Comparison – your reviews vs competitors
• Grid Coverage – total scan area and grid size
• Total Reviews – how many reviews your business has

Competitive Ranking Distribution

See how your competitors are distributed:

• Number of businesses with addresses, websites, or social media links
• Total coverage within the scanned grid
• Insights into market leadership, categories, and ranking volatility

Performance Matrix

Compare all competitors side by side:

• Average rank
• Appearances in grid points
• Top 3% presence
• Ratings and total reviews

Review Comparison

Analyze competitors based on review scores and volume.

This helps you understand which businesses dominate customer perception and reputation.

Category Analysis

Break down rankings by business category:

• Average rank, rating, and market share for each category
• Top competitors in each category (e.g., bakery, coffee shop, restaurant)
• Helps identify which categories are most competitive in your area

Top Competitors Tab

The Top Competitors tab highlights the strongest businesses in your area and gives you a breakdown of their strengths.

Competitor Overview

At the top, you’ll see:

• Total competitors analyzed
• Average competitor rating
• How many have websites and phone numbers

Appearance Frequency

Visualize how often competitors appear across the scanned grid.

You can switch between Bar and Pie chart views.

Detailed Competitor Breakdown

See a table with each competitor’s:

• Appearance frequency
• Average ranking
• Reviews and ratings
• Top 3 and Top 10 presence
• Contact details (website, phone number)

Key Competitive Insights

This section gives you quick, actionable insights:

• Who your strongest competitor is
• Which competitors have the highest ratings
• How many consistently rank in the Top 5

Share, Monitor, and Optimize with One Click

Once your scan is complete and you’ve explored all the tabs (Map View, Comparison View, Scan Analysis, and Top Competitors), you can take action directly from the top right of the interface.

These tools help you share your results, track changes over time, and enhance your local SEO with AI insights.

🔗 Share Results

Click Share Results to instantly generate a public link to this scan.

This is perfect for sharing with clients, team members, or stakeholders — no login required.

🗓️ Schedule Scan

Click Schedule Scan to automate recurring scans for this keyword and location.

This helps you monitor your Google Maps visibility over time without needing to repeat the process manually.

🤖 AI Analysis

Use AI Analysis to get smart insights on what’s helping or hurting your performance.

This tool uses machine learning to evaluate your scan and provide actionable optimization tips for ranking higher.

Together, these tools help you turn scan data into strategy, keeping your local rankings strong and your competitors in check.

Updated on: 10/11/2025