You Can't Beat a Good Rank: geo-ranking global chrome extension saves time

Although being a devoted Chrome user, I wasn't initially aware of an excellent extension for the browser. Google Global for Chrome allows you to check Google rankings for keywords across multiple countries, eliminating the need to scour around for free proxy servers and edit your browser network settings.

While numerous SEO tools manage keyword rankings internationally – such as SEOProfiler – many lack visibility beyond the top 50 results or don't provide current indexing information. This limitation can prove problematic during reporting cycles when demonstrating client keyword progress is essential. Global Chrome offers a practical alternative.

The tool has achieved over 15,000 downloads through effective market positioning. It defaults to supporting US, UK, Canada, Australia and Ireland markets. Users can customise domain extensions, region IDs and advanced Google search parameters through the options tab. The extension effectively addresses IP-related result skewing, demonstrating reliability when tested across US and Australian locations.

The extension launched July 19, 2010 (version 1) with no updates since release. User feedback regarding issues may have prompted patches. Overall, it represents a valuable addition to the toolkit for international and global SEO campaigns.