{"id":10991,"date":"2024-09-06T14:48:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T14:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/"},"modified":"2024-09-06T14:48:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T14:48:51","slug":"9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Best Chrome Extensions for SEO: Our Top Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You know the saying \u201cwork smarter, not harder\u201d? That\u2019s what Chrome extensions can do for you.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Leigh McKenzie, head of SEO at Backlinko, uses Chrome extensions to speed up many daily SEO tasks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<p>I couldn\u2019t work as an SEO without all of my favorite extensions. Whether it\u2019s quickly checking a page\u2019s meta title, tracking down a redirect chain, or reviewing data in GSC, these tools are essential for enhancing my workflow.<\/p>\n<div class=\"media\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sold?<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t download anything just yet.<\/p>\n<p>First, read our comprehensive review of the best Chrome extensions for SEO. We ranked each extension by its standout features and included detailed pros and cons to help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Whats_the_Best_Chrome_Extension_for_SEO\" >What\u2019s the Best Chrome Extension for SEO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#1_Detailed_SEO_Extension\" >1. Detailed SEO Extension<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Check_SEO_Details_of_Any_Page\" >Check SEO Details of Any Page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Review_Content_Structure\" >Review Content Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Inspect_Technical_SEO_Details\" >Inspect Technical SEO Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Pros_and_Cons\" >Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Price\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#2_Google_Search_Console_Enhanced_Analytics\" >2. Google Search Console Enhanced Analytics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Compare_Website_Performance_Across_Dates\" >Compare Website Performance Across Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Export_Data_for_Deeper_Analysis\" >Export Data for Deeper Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Pros_and_Cons-2\" >Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Price-2\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#3_Keyword_Surfer\" >3. Keyword Surfer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Research_Keyword_Ideas_on_the_SERP\" >Research Keyword Ideas on the SERP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#View_or_Download_Your_Keyword_Collection\" >View or Download Your Keyword Collection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Pros_and_Cons-3\" >Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Price-3\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#4_SEOquake\" >4. SEOquake<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#See_Valuable_Metrics_as_You_Google\" >See Valuable Metrics as You Google<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Analyze_Individual_Webpages\" >Analyze Individual Webpages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Pros_and_Cons-4\" >Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Price-4\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#5_Redirect_Path\" >5. Redirect Path<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Find_HTTP_Status_Codes\" >Find HTTP Status Codes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#View_HTTP_Headers\" >View HTTP Headers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Pros_and_Cons-5\" >Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Price-5\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#6_Ubersuggest_%E2%80%93_SEO_and_Keyword_Discovery\" >6. Ubersuggest \u2013 SEO and Keyword Discovery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Analyze_Competitors_Website_Traffic\" >Analyze Competitors\u2019 Website Traffic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Identify_Any_Websites_Highest-Performing_Keywords\" >Identify Any Website\u2019s Highest-Performing Keywords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Check_Backlinks_on_a_Website\" >Check Backlinks on a Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Pros_and_Cons-6\" >Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Price-6\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#7_SEO_Render_Insight_Tool\" >7. SEO Render Insight Tool<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Identify_Client-Side_Rendered_Content\" >Identify Client-Side Rendered Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Pros_and_Cons-7\" >Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Price-7\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#8_ContentShake_AI\" >8. ContentShake AI<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Summarize_an_Article\" >Summarize an Article<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Get_Help_Rewriting_an_Article\" >Get Help Rewriting an Article<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Improve_Your_Content\" >Improve Your Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Pros_and_Cons-8\" >Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Price-8\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#9_SEO_Search_Simulator_by_Nightwatch\" >9. SEO Search Simulator by Nightwatch<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Simulate_Google_Search_from_Any_Location\" >Simulate Google Search from Any Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Pros_and_Cons-9\" >Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Price-9\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/06\/9-best-chrome-extensions-for-seo-our-top-picks\/#Ready_to_Pick_the_Best_Chrome_Extensions_for_SEO\" >Ready to Pick the Best Chrome Extensions for SEO?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Best_Chrome_Extension_for_SEO\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Best Chrome Extension for SEO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>SEO Chrome Extension<br \/>\nBest for<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#detailed-seo-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Detailed<\/a><br \/>\nAnalyzing on-page SEO elements<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#google-search-console-enhanced-analytics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Search Console Enhanced Analytics<\/a><br \/>\nQuick website performance comparisons<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#keyword-surfer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keyword Surfer<\/a><br \/>\nCurating an in-SERP keyword list<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#seoquake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEOquake<\/a><br \/>\nSEO analysis directly within search results<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#redirect-path\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Redirect Path<\/a><br \/>\nTroubleshooting website redirect issues<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#ubersuggest-seo-and-keyword-discovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ubersuggest<\/a><br \/>\nEstimating your competitors\u2019 monthly traffic<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#seo-render-insight-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO Render Insight Tool<\/a><br \/>\nVisualizing client-side rendering issues<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#contentshake-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ContentShake AI<\/a><br \/>\nQuick content optimizations<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#seo-search-simulator-nightwatch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO Search Simulator by Nightwatch<\/a><br \/>\nChecking Google rankings in different locations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Detailed_SEO_Extension\"><\/span>1. Detailed SEO Extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for analyzing on-page SEO elements<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Need data fast? <a title=\"Detailed SEO Extension - Chrome Web Store\" href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/detailed-seo-extension\/pfjdepjjfjjahkjfpkcgfmfhmnakjfba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Detailed SEO Extension<\/a> provides a comprehensive SEO analysis of any webpage at a glance. Learn actionable insights to improve your performance. Like why a competitor\u2019s metadata gets more clicks or how they organize their content.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_SEO_Details_of_Any_Page\"><\/span>Check SEO Details of Any Page<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Competitive analysis is essential, but it can also be time-consuming. If you\u2019ve ever had to inspect the source code for multiple competitors manually, you know what we\u2019re talking about.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a tedious process.<\/p>\n<p>But Detailed\u2019s Chrome extension solves this problem.<\/p>\n<p>With a single click, view details like:<\/p>\n<p>Page titles<br \/>\n<a title=\"How to Write SEO-Friendly Meta Descriptions\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/meta-descriptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meta descriptions<\/a><br \/>\nURLs<br \/>\n<a title=\"Canonical URLs: A Comprehensive Guide for SEOs\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/canonical-url-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canonical URLs<\/a><br \/>\nWord count<\/p>\n<p>This can save you hours per day, especially if you analyze multiple webpages.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re researching the top-ranking pages for an article about \u201crunning for beginners.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Detailed tells you everything you need to know to outrank your competitors\u2014including the keywords they used, article length, metadata, and more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_Content_Structure\"><\/span>Review Content Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get crucial details about your competitors\u2019 content structure without having to scroll each page.<\/p>\n<p>Detailed pulls a list of your competitors\u2019 headings (H1s, H2s, and H3s) so you can see how they organize their content.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if multiple competitors have headings about how new runners can build endurance, you know your article should cover that topic, too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>This lightning-fast insight will help you build better outlines and make valuable updates to existing content.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspect_Technical_SEO_Details\"><\/span>Inspect Technical SEO Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On-page SEO isn\u2019t the only area where this extension excels.<\/p>\n<p>Detailed also lets you check technical SEO elements like <a title=\"Schema Markup 101: Boost Your SEO &amp; Improve Search\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/schema-markup-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schema markup<\/a> and <a title=\"What Is Hreflang and How To Implement It the Right Way\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hreflang-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hreflang<\/a> for any page.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>This helps you understand how a page is structured for search engines.<\/p>\n<p>For example, learn which schema markup types your competitor used to score <a title=\"What are Rich Snippets? Complete Beginner&#039;s Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/snippets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rich snippets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Or how to improve a client\u2019s global website traffic with hreflangs that help search engines serve the correct language to users.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons\"><\/span>Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>Pros<br \/>\nCons<\/p>\n<p>Quickly view on-page and technical SEO insights for any website<br \/>\nRequires downloading a spreadsheet to view all image alt tags<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Detailed SEO Extension is free to use (there are no hidden fees\u2014we checked!).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Google_Search_Console_Enhanced_Analytics\"><\/span>2. Google Search Console Enhanced Analytics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for quick website performance comparisons<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"Google Search Console Enhanced Analytics - Chrome Web Store\" href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/fkpkhpigkldfnnimijaaldpafcibaepk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Search Console Enhanced Analytics<\/a> supercharges your Google Search Console (GSC) experience. Quickly analyze your website\u2019s search performance data, generate change percentages, set custom comparisons, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compare_Website_Performance_Across_Dates\"><\/span>Compare Website Performance Across Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Is your SEO strategy working? Google Search Console Enhanced Analytics makes it easy to compare your website\u2019s performance across different time periods.<\/p>\n<p>After installing, open the extension by clicking its icon on the search bar in Google Chrome.<\/p>\n<p>Then, select the dates you want to analyze.<\/p>\n<p>The extension will automatically calculate and display the percentage changes for key metrics like:<\/p>\n<p>Clicks<br \/>\nImpressions<br \/>\n<a title=\"What Is Click-Through Rate (CTR)?: And How To Improve It\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/what-is-ctr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click-through rate<\/a> (CTR)<br \/>\nAverage position<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you want to see how your website did last month compared to the one before.<\/p>\n<p>This extension calculates the percentage increase or decrease in clicks and impressions, making it easy to spot trends and track your progress.<\/p>\n<p>Like this:<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Export_Data_for_Deeper_Analysis\"><\/span>Export Data for Deeper Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Creating a report for your clients or your own analysis?<\/p>\n<p>Export a CSV file that includes all the search volumes and percentage changes you calculated earlier.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Now, you can analyze your data in Excel, Google Sheets, or any other tool you prefer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-2\"><\/span>Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>Pros<br \/>\nCons<\/p>\n<p>Ability to compare your website performance across custom timeframes<br \/>\nNo option to save custom timeframes and other settings as templates<\/p>\n<p>Track the percentage change in your web performance metrics over time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-2\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s free to install the Google Search Console Enhanced Analytics extension. But it requires a paid API key from <a title=\"DataForSEO\" href=\"https:\/\/dataforseo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DataForSEO<\/a> to generate search volumes for keywords. Which costs $0.05 for every 1,000 keywords processed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"Google Search Console: The Definitive Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/google-search-console\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Search Console: The Definitive Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"media\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Keyword_Surfer\"><\/span>3. Keyword Surfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for curating an in-SERP keyword list<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>SEO analysis often requires you to go back and forth from search results to various tools. But <a title=\"Keyword Surfer - Chrome Web Store\" href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/keyword-surfer\/bafijghppfhdpldihckdcadbcobikaca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keyword Surfer<\/a>\u2019s Chrome extension solves this problem.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_Keyword_Ideas_on_the_SERP\"><\/span>Research Keyword Ideas on the SERP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Keyword Surfer allows you to <a title=\"Keyword Research for SEO: The Definitive Guide + Template\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/keyword-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research keywords<\/a> and search volumes directly in the SERP for faster analysis.<\/p>\n<p>For example, say you want to find new keyword opportunities by analyzing top-performing pages in your niche.<\/p>\n<p>Type a keyword idea into Google, and Keyword Surfer instantly populates the search bar with valuable metrics like monthly search volume and CPC.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Keyword seem promising? Add it to your keyword list by checking the box next to the desired term(s). (More on where to find your saved keywords later).<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>As you search new terms, you\u2019ll see \u201coverlap percentage,\u201d which reveals how many search results this keyword shares with your initial search term.<\/p>\n<p>This helps you find similar topics. And secondary keywords for your content.<\/p>\n<p>Keyword Surfer tailors keyword data to your location, but you can easily switch to your target country as needed.<\/p>\n<p>Click the flag icon in the Keyword Surfer box on the right side of the SERP and select your desired country from the list.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_or_Download_Your_Keyword_Collection\"><\/span>View or Download Your Keyword Collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ve added keywords to your Keyword Surfer collection.<\/p>\n<p>Now what?<\/p>\n<p>Click the \u201c<strong>Collection<\/strong>\u201d icon at the top right corner of the extension to view your list.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Then, click \u201c<strong>Download CSV<\/strong>\u201d to save your curated keywords list in a file for further analysis.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-3\"><\/span>Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>Pros<br \/>\nCons<\/p>\n<p>Ability to easily find related keywords for your strategy<br \/>\nDoesn\u2019t include more advanced metrics like keyword difficulty<\/p>\n<p>Compile a list of keywords in one click within the SERP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-3\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Keyword Surfer is a 100% free Chrome extension.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_SEOquake\"><\/span>4. SEOquake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for SEO analysis directly within search results<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Remember how we said \u201cwork smarter, not harder\u201d? The <a title=\"SEOquake - Chrome Web Store\" href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/seoquake\/akdgnmcogleenhbclghghlkkdndkjdjc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEOquake<\/a> extension gives you helpful insights into SERPs and webpages without interrupting your workflow.<\/p>\n<p>SEOquake is owned by Semrush and uses its data when analyzing websites. But you don\u2019t need a Semrush account to use it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_Valuable_Metrics_as_You_Google\"><\/span>See Valuable Metrics as You Google<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wondering how tough it would be to rank for a specific keyword?<\/p>\n<p>When you enter a keyword into Google, you\u2019ll see a <a title=\"Keyword Difficulty: Understanding and Assessing It\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/keyword-difficulty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keyword difficulty<\/a> score. So, you\u2019ll instantly know how difficult it\u2019ll be to outrank competitors for that term.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201c<strong>View full report<\/strong>\u201d to see a more in-depth Semrush report for the keyword.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>This report includes details like:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keyword volume:<\/strong> The average number of searches the term receives per month<br \/>\n<strong><a title=\"Search Intent and SEO: A Complete Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/search-intent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search intent<\/a>:<\/strong> The reason behind the search. Are readers looking for information, or are they ready to purchase?<br \/>\n<strong>Keyword trend:<\/strong> How the popularity of the keyword changes over time<br \/>\n<strong>Keyword variations:<\/strong> Other versions of the keyword to consider<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Also want a full SERP report?<\/p>\n<p>Search any keyword and click \u201c<strong>SERP report<\/strong>\u201d on the left side menu.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Now, you\u2019ll see a list of the top 14 pages on the SERP sorted by their rankings.<\/p>\n<p>Including metrics like Semrush rank, Bing rank, and the number of backlinks.<\/p>\n<p>This way, you won\u2019t need to check each page manually.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analyze_Individual_Webpages\"><\/span>Analyze Individual Webpages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Analyze any page without leaving the page you\u2019re on or opening an external tool.<\/p>\n<p>When you open any webpage, you\u2019ll see an SEOquake tab at the top.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>It shows you page details like:<\/p>\n<p>Number of backlinks to the page<br \/>\nHow many times the page has been pinned on Pinterest<br \/>\nOn-page SEO audit<br \/>\nKeyword density report<br \/>\nThe number of external and internal links the page includes (and the complete list of the links upon clicking respective icons)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-4\"><\/span>Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>Pros<br \/>\nCons<\/p>\n<p>Ability to view key SEO metrics directly in your browser<br \/>\nSEO beginners might find the interface cluttered with various features and metrics<\/p>\n<p>Export SERP data for further analysis and reporting<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-4\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SEOquake is a free Chrome extension.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Redirect_Path\"><\/span>5. Redirect Path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for troubleshooting website redirect issues<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Are your pages redirecting properly?<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Redirect Path - Chrome Web Store\" href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/aomidfkchockcldhbkggjokdkkebmdll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Redirect Path<\/a> uncovers the often hidden chain of redirects a URL goes through. It flags redirect issues and provides technical details, making it a valuable tool for optimizing your website\u2019s SEO performance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_HTTP_Status_Codes\"><\/span>Find HTTP Status Codes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Technical SEO just got less complicated. Redirect Path lets you see the HTTP status code of any link. Including 200, 301, 404, or any other code.<\/p>\n<p>For example, we had a page on Backlinko with the URL slug \u201cseo-tools.\u201d After some time, we changed it to \u201cbest-free-seo-tools\u201d with a 301 redirect to better reflect the page\u2019s content.<\/p>\n<p>Redirect Path tells us the redirect was successful and is guiding users to the correct page.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>As an SEO, this Chrome extension helps you quickly identify and troubleshoot website errors. Such as <a title=\"How to Find (and Fix) Broken Links\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/how-to-find-and-fix-broken-links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">broken links<\/a> (404) or incorrect redirects.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_HTTP_Headers\"><\/span>View HTTP Headers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Want to dive deeper into the technical side of redirects? Click on the Redirect Path result for detailed HTTP headers. Such as server type, caching settings, and content type.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Viewing HTTP headers provides critical insights into a website\u2019s server configuration and response.<\/p>\n<p>This information is essential for diagnosing errors, optimizing site speed, and understanding how a website communicates with browsers and search engines.<\/p>\n<p>And with Redirect Path, you can assess these crucial details with a single click. Which eliminates the need to manually inspect network requests or dive into developer tools.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-5\"><\/span>Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>Pros<br \/>\nCons<\/p>\n<p>Reveals the full path of redirects a link takes, helping you identify potential issues like redirect chains or broken links<br \/>\nLimits the display of redirect chains to a maximum of four redirects<\/p>\n<p>Gives information about HTTP status codes, which can help diagnose issues<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-5\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Redirect Path is completely free to use.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"Technical SEO: The Definitive Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/technical-seo-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technical SEO: The Definitive Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"media\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Ubersuggest_%E2%80%93_SEO_and_Keyword_Discovery\"><\/span>6. Ubersuggest \u2013 SEO and Keyword Discovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for estimating your competitors\u2019 monthly traffic<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Developed by renowned content marketer Neil Patel, <a title=\"Ubersuggest - SEO and Keyword Discovery - Chrome Web Store\" href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/ubersuggest-seo-and-keywo\/nmpgaoofmjlimabncmnmnopjabbflegf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ubersuggest\u2019s SEO and Keyword Discovery<\/a> Chrome extension provides essential insights into any search term on Google, YouTube, and Amazon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analyze_Competitors_Website_Traffic\"><\/span>Analyze Competitors\u2019 Website Traffic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ever wished you could peek behind the curtain and see how your competitors perform on search?<\/p>\n<p>Ubersuggest\u2019s Chrome extension provides an estimated figure for your competitors\u2019 website traffic. And a chart showing their organic traffic trends for the last six months.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>This allow you to spot trends and seasonality, and analyze the impact of specific events or campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also find a table revealing the most popular pages on your competitor\u2019s site, broken down by country:<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Understanding all these data can help you:<\/p>\n<p>Benchmark your own site against competitors<br \/>\nAnalyze how recent changes to your competitor\u2019s website or marketing efforts have impacted their traffic<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identify_Any_Websites_Highest-Performing_Keywords\"><\/span>Identify Any Website\u2019s Highest-Performing Keywords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Research any competitor\u2019s site, and Ubersuggest reveals a list of their <a title=\"Keyword Research for SEO: The Definitive Guide + Template\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/keyword-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top-performing keywords<\/a>. The ones driving the most organic traffic to their website.<\/p>\n<p>Like this:<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>This insight tells you what resonates most with their audience. Including what they\u2019re searching for and what\u2019s driving your rival\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<p>With this information, you can:<\/p>\n<p>Refine your keyword strategy and see which keywords are worth targeting based on proven performance<br \/>\nDiscover opportunities and find niche keywords you might be missing<br \/>\nCreate content more likely to <a title=\"How to Rank Higher On Google (13 Steps)\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/rank-high-on-google\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rank highly on Google<\/a><\/p>\n<p>But Ubersuggest isn\u2019t just for Google.<\/p>\n<p>Whether creating YouTube videos or selling products on Amazon, this extension can help you discover the most impactful keywords specific to those platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Search a potential keyword on YouTube, and Ubersuggest reveals its:<\/p>\n<p>Monthly search volume<br \/>\nRelated terms<br \/>\nThe questions your audience is asking<\/p>\n<p>Like this:<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>This helps you optimize video titles, descriptions, and tags for better discoverability on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>You can also do the same on Amazon. Enter a keyword in the search bar like \u201crunning shoes.\u201d Click \u201c<strong>Show Data<\/strong>\u201d in the search bar to see how many times the keyword is searched every month.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>This quick insight reveals potential demand and competition for that keyword, helping you understand its potential profitability.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Repeat this process with any keyword you\u2019re considering to see its monthly search volume and choose the best ones to target.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Backlinks_on_a_Website\"><\/span>Check Backlinks on a Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wondering who\u2019s linking to your competitors? Or where their <a title=\"What Are Backlinks in SEO? &amp; Why You Need Them\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/backlinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">backlinks<\/a> are coming from?<\/p>\n<p>View metrics like Domain Authority (DA) and the average number of referring domains.<\/p>\n<p>These metrics give you a clearer picture of the overall strength of your competitors\u2019 backlink profiles.<\/p>\n<p>For example, say you have a travel blog and want to examine your top competitors\u2019 backlinks.<\/p>\n<p>Go to their site and the Ubersuggest extension will aggregate the information for you. Including number of backlinks, referring domains, and monthly organic traffic.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>You\u2019ll also see the full list of sites linking to your competitor within the extension.<\/p>\n<p>Along with details like each linking site\u2019s Domain Authority, Spam, and Page Authority (PA) scores:<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>This helps you identify potential link-building opportunities to <a title=\"How to Increase Website Authority (7 Proven Strategies)\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/increase-domain-authority\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increase your website\u2019s authority<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-6\"><\/span>Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>Pros<br \/>\nCons<\/p>\n<p>Track any website\u2019s analytics like traffic and backlinks data<br \/>\nThe extension has occasional glitches<\/p>\n<p>Analyze 40 websites per day for free<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-6\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Ubersuggest is a free Chrome extension for SEO. But you\u2019re limited to 40 searches per day. If you own an agency and need more than that, you\u2019ll need to buy an Ubersuggest subscription.<\/p>\n<p>Ubersuggest offers three pricing plans and a seven-day free trial:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Individual:<\/strong> $29\/month for 150 website searches per day<br \/>\n<strong>Business:<\/strong> $49\/month for 300 website searches per day<br \/>\n<strong>Enterprise:<\/strong> $99\/month for 900 website searches per day<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"How to Conduct an SEO Competitor Analysis [Comprehensive]\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/seo-competitor-analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Conduct an SEO Competitor Analysis<\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"media\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_SEO_Render_Insight_Tool\"><\/span>7. SEO Render Insight Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for visualizing client-side rendering issues<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Animations and interactive elements on your website help engage your audience. But they could also be hindering your SEO efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<p>Because many of these features rely on client-side rendering, where content is generated on the user\u2019s device rather than the server.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where the <a title=\"SEO Render Insight Tool - Chrome Web Store\" href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/seo-render-insight-tool\/ignachbibbeengfepmkeogegpfkigljc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO Render Insight Tool<\/a> extension comes in. It quickly scans your webpages, highlighting elements that are likely rendered on the client side.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identify_Client-Side_Rendered_Content\"><\/span>Identify Client-Side Rendered Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Worried your website\u2019s features and design might be affecting your SEO performance?<\/p>\n<p>Toggle the extensions\u2019 CSR Elements Highlighter to \u201con\u201d for a full analysis.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Once activated, the extension scans your page and outlines elements in two colors:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red:<\/strong> Signifies elements likely rendered on the client side, potentially impacting your SEO<br \/>\n<strong>Green:<\/strong> These are your safe zones, indicating elements rendered server-side and easily accessible to search engines<\/p>\n<p>SEO Render Insight Tool also estimates the percentage of your page that might be client-side rendered. This simple donut chart provides a quick visual snapshot of your page\u2019s rendering health.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, we have a few client-side rendered elements on this Backlinko page, which is the table of contents:<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Scroll through the entire webpage before reviewing the highlighted elements. This allows the tool to capture and analyze all potential client-side rendered content.<\/p>\n<div class=\"media\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-7\"><\/span>Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>Pros<br \/>\nCons<\/p>\n<p>Quickly visualize which elements on a webpage are rendered on the server- vs. client-side<br \/>\nFor accurate analysis, you\u2019ll need to scroll through the entire page to fully load its content<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-7\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SEO Render Insight Tool is free to use.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_ContentShake_AI\"><\/span>8. ContentShake AI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for quick content optimizations<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"ContentShake AI\" href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/contentshake-ai-for-chrom\/dfajcklndiadlfmiabpohgpbcohchhop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ContentShake AI<\/a> is a Chrome extension from Semrush that makes creating and optimizing high-performing content faster and easier.<\/p>\n<p>This extension can help you dominate the SERPs, from summarizing articles to fresh <a title=\"25 Creative Ways to Find New Content Ideas\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/find-content-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">content ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summarize_an_Article\"><\/span>Summarize an Article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ContentShake AI can scan any article and generate key takeaways in seconds. This improves the skimmability of your content and helps break down complex information into digestible bites.<\/p>\n<p>This is always a smart way to quickly digest SEO news or analyze your competitors\u2019 content strategies without reading lengthy articles.<\/p>\n<p>Once installed, you\u2019ll see the ContentShake AI logo on any page you visit. Click the logo to access the features:<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Click \u201c<strong>Summarize article<\/strong>\u201d for AI to distill long-form content into a concise and informative summary.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Help_Rewriting_an_Article\"><\/span>Get Help Rewriting an Article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>High-quality content is one of the key elements of a successful SEO strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Have existing content that isn\u2019t performing well? A full rewrite may be in order. Rewriting content is a fast and easy way to boost its search performance.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201c<strong>Rewrite article<\/strong>\u201d on the extension and you\u2019ll be redirected to Semrush\u2019s ContentShake AI app.<\/p>\n<p>Use one of Semrush\u2019s predefined topics or enter your own idea to create content.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>For example, say you want to write an article about how to get <a title=\"How to Get High Quality Backlinks (7 Top Strategies)\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/high-quality-backlinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-quality backlinks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Go to \u201c<strong>My own idea<\/strong>,\u201d type in your topic, and click \u201cG<strong>enerate article<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>ContentShake AI will generate a unique article for you, incorporating your chosen (and suggested) keywords and providing a solid foundation for your content marketing efforts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>This process saves you time and effort. While ensuring you\u2019ve properly optimized your content for search engines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_Your_Content\"><\/span>Improve Your Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether refreshing content or writing an article from scratch, ContentShake AI can help improve it.<\/p>\n<p>For example, use the extension to check for spelling and grammar issues. Or change the tone of voice from \u201cformal\u201d to \u201cfriendly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Select the part of the content you want to improve and click the ContentShake AI icon.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>The extension lets you check grammar, rephrase, change tone of voice, and <a title=\"What Is Repurposing Content?\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/content\/repurposing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">repurpose content<\/a> for different platforms. Like Facebook and LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-8\"><\/span>Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>Pros<br \/>\nCons<\/p>\n<p>Generate unique, high-quality rewrites of entire articles in under a minute<br \/>\nAI-generated content might lack the creativity and nuance a human can provide<\/p>\n<p>Easily rephrase, summarize, or adjust tone of voice for any text<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-8\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>The ContentShake AI Chrome extension is free to use and includes 50 free rewrites per month.<\/p>\n<p>Want unlimited rewrites? Purchase the ContentShake app for $60 per month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"Semrush Review: Details, Features &amp; Pricing\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/semrush-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Semrush Review: Details, Features, and Pricing<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_SEO_Search_Simulator_by_Nightwatch\"><\/span>9. SEO Search Simulator by Nightwatch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for checking Google rankings in different locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"SEO Search Simulator by Nightwatch - Chrome Web Store\" href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/seo-search-simulator-by-n\/edfjfgjklednkencfhnokmkajbgfhpon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO Search Simulator by Nightwatch<\/a> allows you to simulate Google search results from any location. Understand how your website and competitors\u2019 sites perform in different geographic areas.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simulate_Google_Search_from_Any_Location\"><\/span>Simulate Google Search from Any Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Have clients in various locations or want to enter a new market?<\/p>\n<p>Simulating search results from specific regions allows you to tailor SEO strategies to those audiences. And ensure maximum visibility in local markets.<\/p>\n<p>Once installed, click the SEO Search Simulator icon next to the Google search bar.<\/p>\n<p>A new tab will open, prompting you to enter your search query. Select your desired country, and choose the language for the search. Then, click \u201c<strong>Perform Search<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Say you want to see the SERP for the search term \u201cadvantages of smart light bulbs\u201d as it would appear in Germany (translated to English).<\/p>\n<p>The tool will simulate the search as if you\u2019re searching from Germany.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>From there, you can analyze:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rankings:<\/strong> See how your website or your competitors\u2019 websites rank for the given keyword in that specific location<br \/>\n<strong>SERP features:<\/strong> Identify which <a title=\"What are SERP Features?\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/serp-features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SERP features<\/a> (like featured snippets, local packs, or knowledge panels) are present for the keyword in that region<br \/>\n<strong>Local intent:<\/strong> Understand the types of results Google prioritizes for the search query in that location, giving you insights into user intent and <a title=\"How People Use Google Search (New User Behavior Study)\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/google-user-behavior\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">search behavior<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-9\"><\/span>Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>Pros<br \/>\nCons<\/p>\n<p>Understand how your website ranks for users around the world<br \/>\nThe accuracy of simulated results can vary and may not reflect actual SERPs<\/p>\n<p>Customize your simulation search by country and language<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-9\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SEO Search Simulator by Nightwatch is a free Chrome extension.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Pick_the_Best_Chrome_Extensions_for_SEO\"><\/span>Ready to Pick the Best Chrome Extensions for SEO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no denying the value Chrome extensions bring to your day. They greatly speed up SEO tasks like keyword research and competitor analysis. And help you keep your site running at optimal performance.<\/p>\n<p>But you\u2019ll need more than that to increase website traffic.<\/p>\n<p>A holistic strategy combines technical optimization with compelling content and a deep understanding of your audience.<\/p>\n<p>Read our guide to <a title=\"How to Create an Effective SEO Strategy\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/seo-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creating an effective SEO strategy<\/a>. 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