Product updates

Recent Changes

Follow the latest Local Rank Guru improvements in plain language. These updates focus on what changed for users, how workflows became easier, and which new capabilities are now available.

Profit Loss Exposer

Profit Loss Exposer is here

Our new Profit Loss Exposer shows what weak local visibility may cost a business. It combines a real map scan with local demand to turn rankings into missed clicks, leads, and revenue.

  • Enter a business and a keyword to see where it ranks across its service area and where customers may go elsewhere.
  • Built for owners who want a clear business case, and for agencies who want an easy way to explain visibility work to clients.
  • Reports can be shared with a link and the result map can be downloaded for follow-up conversations.
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Businesses

Add and find businesses faster

Managing many locations takes less manual work now. You can add several businesses at once and find any business in your list in seconds.

  • Bulk import adds several businesses in one go: review the suggested matches first, then confirm.
  • The business list is now searchable by name, location, phone, or website, with sorting options.
  • Accidental duplicates are avoided automatically when the same business is added again.
Chrome Extension

Chrome Extension stability update

The Chrome Extension received small fixes for smoother everyday use.

  • More reliable installation and startup flow.
  • Fewer interruptions during regular scan workflows.
Knowledge Base

Knowledge Base tutorials are now available

We added a dedicated Knowledge Base so users can find practical walkthroughs for important Local Rank Guru workflows without guessing their way through the platform.

  • Step-by-step guides now cover Quick Scans, Scan Templates, Citation Spy, and Citation Blaster.
  • Screenshots and short explanations help new users understand what to do next.
  • The Knowledge Base will continue to grow as more workflows are documented.
Firefox Extension

Firefox Extension released

Local Rank Guru is no longer limited to Chrome users. The Firefox Extension is now available as a separate browser build for users who prefer Firefox.

  • Firefox users can use the extension-based scan workflow directly in their browser.
  • The extension follows the same Local Rank Guru account, popup, handling, and scan flow as the Chrome version.
  • This gives teams more flexibility when choosing their everyday browser setup.
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Chrome Extension

Chrome Extension usability improvements

The Chrome Extension received several quality improvements to make scan setup, scan progress, and extension controls easier to understand during everyday use.

  • The popup experience is more stable across different screen and browser sizes.
  • Scan controls and status labels are clearer during active, waiting, and paused scan states.
  • The extension flow is easier to follow for both first-time and returning users.
Scan Shapes

Flexible Scan Shapes for more precise map coverage

Scans can now cover more than a standard rectangular grid. Users can choose shapes that better match the real area they want to measure.

  • Ring Scan Shapes help scan around a center point while leaving the middle area out.
  • Custom Polygon Shapes let users draw the scan area directly on the map.
  • This makes GeoGrid scans more useful for irregular service areas, city districts, and local markets.
Credit Efficiency

Water points are skipped automatically

Local Rank Guru now avoids unnecessary scan points that fall over water, especially around coastal areas, lakes, and harbors.

  • Scan credits focus on usable land points instead of locations that cannot provide meaningful local ranking insight.
  • Coastal service areas become cleaner and more cost-efficient to scan.
  • Users get a more practical scan area without manually removing every water point.
Citation Spy

Citation Spy beta is available for paid plans

Citation Spy is now available in beta for users with a paid subscription. It helps discover citation opportunities by looking at where competitors already appear online.

  • Paid users can start Citation Spy runs from inside their account.
  • The tool surfaces potential directories and platforms that may be relevant for local visibility.
  • Citation Spy is still in beta, so we are continuing to improve stability, coverage, and result quality.