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Search Console, read from a phone.
Working notes from building QueryWatch: how a traffic alert should behave, why the data is days behind, what to do with a striking-distance list, and what an agency actually sends a client. Every number here is either Google's, a competitor's own listing, or labelled demo data.
Can QueryWatch alert me when a new query reaches the top 10?
Yes, on Pro. QueryWatch Pro sends a push alert when a query newly enters the top 10 in Search Console. How it works, what it uses and what the free tier shows.
Does QueryWatch alert me about sitemap errors?
Yes, on Pro. QueryWatch Pro sends a push alert when a sitemap reports an error. Free shows the sitemap list; Pro can also submit and delete sitemaps.
How many queries and pages does QueryWatch show?
QueryWatch shows the top 100 queries and top 100 pages for every property on the free tier. What that covers, what it misses, and why rows don't add up.
Does QueryWatch need write access to my Search Console?
No. QueryWatch signs in with read-only Search Console scopes. It asks for the write scope only when a Pro user submits or deletes a sitemap.
What is the QueryWatch watchlist, and what can it track?
The QueryWatch watchlist pins the pages and queries you care about. Free holds 5 items; Pro is unlimited and alerts on watched-URL indexing changes.
Does QueryWatch show Search Console country and device data?
Yes, on the free tier. QueryWatch shows Search Console country and device splits for every property on iPhone and Android, with CSV export.
Does QueryWatch detect keyword cannibalisation?
Yes, on Pro. QueryWatch Pro has a cannibalisation detector for Search Console data on iPhone and Android. Here is what it uses and what the free tier shows.
Can QueryWatch compare two date ranges in Search Console?
Yes, on Pro. QueryWatch Pro adds 16 months of history, custom date ranges, period comparison and comparison CSV for Search Console on iPhone and Android.
Can you check if a page is indexed from your phone with QueryWatch?
Yes. QueryWatch runs Search Console URL inspections on iPhone and Android: 5 a day on the free tier, unlimited on Pro, with alerts for watched URLs.
Does QueryWatch show Core Web Vitals?
Yes, on Pro. QueryWatch Pro shows Core Web Vitals per page on iPhone and Android. The free tier covers clicks, impressions, CTR, position and URL inspections.
Is QueryWatch made by Google?
No. QueryWatch is an independent Search Console app for iPhone and Android by Melih Toksari, not affiliated with Google. What that means for your data.
Does QueryWatch have a free trial?
QueryWatch has no free trial, but its free tier is not time-limited. New yearly subscribers can start Pro with a first month for $0.99, then $14.99 a year.
How often does QueryWatch check for traffic drops?
QueryWatch Pro checks every six hours on a relay server in Germany, comparing the latest complete day with the same weekday over four weeks. Pro only.
Can you submit a sitemap from a Search Console phone app?
QueryWatch Pro can submit and delete sitemaps from iPhone or Android; the free tier lists them. The write permission is requested only at that moment.
Does QueryWatch send a weekly Search Console report?
QueryWatch Pro sends a Monday weekly digest and makes branded or white-label PDF reports. The free tier has neither. What each one contains and costs.
How do I find striking-distance keywords on my phone with QueryWatch?
QueryWatch's free tier has a striking-distance view for queries at positions 8–20 on every property. What it shows, and what the data cannot tell you.
What alerts does QueryWatch Pro send?
QueryWatch Pro sends push alerts for traffic drops and spikes, new top-10 queries, indexing changes and sitemap errors, plus a Monday digest. How they fire.
How does QueryWatch explain a traffic change?
QueryWatch's change investigation shows the top 3 contributors to a clicks change on the free tier and the top 20 on Pro. What it covers and what it doesn't.
What does the free QueryWatch tier include?
QueryWatch's free tier lists every Search Console property with no site limit and real data on each. What is free, what is Pro, and what is not offered.
What is Demo Mode in the QueryWatch Search Console app?
Demo Mode runs the whole QueryWatch app, Pro screens included, on four sample properties without signing in to Google. What it shows and does not.
How do you see a client's site in a Search Console app?
A client's site appears in QueryWatch once your Google account has access in Search Console. What to ask the client, and what you see free.
Search Console app or website: which should you use on a phone?
Google has no official Search Console app, so phones use the website or a third-party app. What each gives you and when to pick QueryWatch.
Does a Search Console app show Bing Webmaster Tools data?
QueryWatch shows Google Search Console data only. Bing Webmaster Tools is on the roadmap, and here is what to use for Bing in the meantime.
Can you use two Google accounts in a Search Console app?
QueryWatch Pro supports multiple Google accounts; the free tier uses one signed-in account. How it works and when you need it.
What phone do you need for a Search Console app?
QueryWatch needs iOS 26 or later on iPhone, or Android 12 or later on Android. How to check your version, and what to do if your phone is below it.
Can you export Search Console data from a phone app?
Yes. QueryWatch's free tier includes CSV export, and Pro adds comparison CSV and branded PDF reports. Here is what each export contains and when to use it.
How much does a Google Search Console app cost?
QueryWatch is free for every property with no site limit. Pro is $4.99 a month or a yearly plan, and the price never depends on how many sites you add.
Is it safe to connect Search Console to a mobile app?
QueryWatch signs in with Google's own sheet and read-only scopes. Here is what it can access, where the token lives, and what leaves your phone.
Can ChatGPT or Claude alert me when my Search Console traffic drops?
A chat assistant answers when you ask; it does not watch a site between questions. QueryWatch Pro pushes an alert to your phone when clicks move 30 percent.
Does a Search Console app show Google Analytics 4 data?
QueryWatch shows Search Console data only: clicks, impressions, CTR and position. It does not show GA4 sessions or Bing data. Here is what to use for each.
Will a Search Console alert app send too many notifications?
How often QueryWatch can notify you: one push per property per day at most, checks every six hours, adjustable thresholds, and evidence saved with each alert.
Can I try a Search Console app without connecting my Google account?
QueryWatch has a Demo Mode that runs the whole app, Pro screens included, on four sample properties with no sign-in. What it shows and what it cannot.
How do Search Console apps get your data?
Search Console apps read your data through Google's public API after you sign in with Google. What they can read, what stays on the phone, and what to check.
Is the Search Console app the same on iPhone and Android?
How QueryWatch differs on iPhone and Android: requirements, how each app is built, where the Google credential is kept, and which widgets each platform has.
ChatGPT prompts for a Search Console export that actually work
Seven prompts to paste with a Search Console CSV into ChatGPT or Claude, what each is good for, and the checks to run before you trust the answer.
ChatGPT recommended a Search Console app: how to check it
AI assistants name Search Console apps with confidence. Six checks on the store listing, permissions and pricing before you sign in with Google.
What is QueryWatch? Facts, pricing, privacy and limits
QueryWatch is an independent Google Search Console app for iPhone and Android: what it does, what is free, what Pro costs, privacy, and its limits.
Can ChatGPT or Claude read your Search Console data?
AI assistants cannot see your Search Console by default. What they can do with an export, what a connector adds, and where a mobile app still fits.
Which Search Console app should you use on iPhone? (2026)
Google has no official Search Console app. A dated guide to the iPhone options, what each does, what it costs, and who should pick which.
Which Search Console app suits an agency with many client sites?
Agencies need every client property in one list, alerts before the client calls, and a report to send. What to look for in a mobile Search Console app.
Which Google Search Console apps are free with no site limit?
Most Search Console apps cap free properties or hide data behind a paywall. A dated look at which ones show every site for free, and what the catch is.
Alternatives to Search Console SEO Tracker and Search Panel
Looking for an alternative to Search Console SEO Tracker or Search Panel? What each does well, where it stops, and which Search Console app fits which job.
Is there an official Google Search Console app? No, but here are your options
No. Google has never released a Search Console app for iPhone or Android. Here is what exists instead, what each option does and how to choose.
How to check Google Search Console on your phone (iPhone and Android)
Three ways to check Search Console on iPhone or Android: the mobile website, a home-screen shortcut and a third-party app. What each shows and misses.
Search Console app for iPhone: what to look for before you install one
Google has no official Search Console app for iPhone. Five checks for choosing a third-party app: properties, alerts, privacy, widgets and cost.
How do I get an alert when my Google traffic drops?
Four ways to get alerted when Google clicks fall: Search Console emails, a spreadsheet, analytics rules and a phone app. What each catches and misses.
QueryWatch: Search Console app now on App Store and Google Play
QueryWatch, a native Search Console app for iPhone and Android, is live on both stores: what is free, what Pro adds, what is not in 1.0 and what is next.
Google Search Console app for Android: is there one in 2026?
Google has no Search Console app for Android. What Search Console is like in Chrome, what a native app adds, and how to set one up on Android 12 or later.
Search Console apps for iPhone and Android, compared (2026)
The Search Console apps on iPhone and Android, plus Google's mobile web: free tier, alerts, widgets and platforms side by side, and who should pick which.
AI Overviews and AI Mode in Search Console: what the data shows
AI Overview and AI Mode clicks sit inside Search Console's Web totals; the new Generative AI report adds impressions but no clicks. What you can separate.
The Page indexing report explained: why pages aren't indexed
Search Console's Page indexing report gives a reason for every URL that isn't indexed. What each reason means, which to fix, and what is normal.
Crawled – currently not indexed: what it means and how to fix it
Google crawled the page but chose not to index it, for now. What 'Crawled – currently not indexed' means, the usual causes, what to fix and when to wait.
Discovered – currently not indexed: causes and how to fix it
Google knows the URL but hasn't crawled it yet. Why 'Discovered – currently not indexed' happens, how it differs from Crawled, and what to fix first.
Alternate page with proper canonical tag: should you worry?
Why Search Console lists www, http, slash and parameter URLs as 'Alternate page with proper canonical tag' or 'Page with redirect', and when to act.
URL Inspection and Request indexing: how to get a page indexed
What Search Console's URL Inspection tool shows, how Request indexing and its quota work, the API's 2,000-a-day limit, and how to get a page indexed.
How to submit a sitemap to Google, and fix "Couldn't fetch"
Submit a sitemap under Indexing → Sitemaps in Search Console. What Success, Has errors and Couldn't fetch mean, the 50,000-URL limit, and how to fix each.
Domain vs URL-prefix property in Search Console: which to use
A Domain property covers every subdomain and protocol and needs DNS verification; a URL-prefix property covers one exact prefix. Which to choose, and why.
Search Console vs Google Analytics: why clicks don't match GA4
Search Console counts clicks on Google results; GA4 counts sessions on your site. What each measures, why the numbers differ, and when to use which.
How to add a user to Google Search Console, and which role
Owners add users in Settings → Users and permissions. What owner, full and restricted users can do, what agencies should ask for, and removing access.
The Search Console 1,000-row limit and anonymised queries
Search Console tables stop at 1,000 rows, the API at 50,000 rows a day, and rare queries are hidden. Why the rows never add up, and how to get more data.
How long does Search Console keep data? The 16-month rule
Search Console keeps 16 months of performance data, then drops it. How to archive it with exports, the API or BigQuery, and what it means for comparisons.
Core Web Vitals report in Search Console: LCP, INP and CLS
The Core Web Vitals report rates real-user LCP, INP and CLS at the 75th percentile over 28 days. The thresholds, URL groups, missing data and validation.
Did a Google core update hit my site? How to tell
Check the Search Status Dashboard dates, compare a week after the rollout with a week before, and rule out tracking, indexing and seasonality first.
Search Console regex filters: syntax, examples and gotchas
How the Custom (regex) filter in Search Console's Performance report works: RE2 syntax, case rules, and tested patterns for questions, brands and folders.
Weekly SEO checklist: a ten-minute Search Console check-in
A ten-minute Monday routine in Search Console: the week's delta, top movers, indexing, sitemaps, Core Web Vitals and one striking-distance query.
Monthly SEO report for clients: a Search Console template
What a monthly client SEO report should take from Search Console, how to explain it, 28 days or a calendar month, and a template outline to copy.
Why Google never shipped a Search Console app
Search Console has been a web tool for two decades. What Google tried in 2024, why the gap is still open, and what to ask of any third-party app that fills it.
Four ways to check Search Console on your iPhone, compared
The mobile web, an Add-to-Home-Screen icon, a Looker Studio report and a third-party app: what each one gives you on a phone, what it costs, and which fits you.
How to get notified when your organic traffic drops
Search Console sees a drop days before you do and never tells you. Three ways to fix that, from a scheduled report to a push alert, and what any alert needs.
Anatomy of a traffic alert you can act on
Why "clicks down 20%" is noise, and what a traffic notification has to carry: the value, the baseline, the dates, the pages behind it, and a cap.
Clicks dropped. Now what? A 15-minute investigation from your phone
A step-by-step way to find what caused a Search Console traffic drop before the client asks: confirm it, find the pages and queries, write the sentence.
Why Search Console data is two or three days behind, and how to monitor it anyway
The lag is Google's and applies to every tool. What is delayed, why, and how it changes the way you read a chart, build an alert and date a client report.
Striking-distance keywords: the queries sitting at positions 8 to 20
How to find the queries you already rank for just off page one, rank them by what they are worth, and turn the list into a quarter of work.
Spotting keyword cannibalisation in Search Console
How to tell when two of your pages are competing for the same query, when that is fine, and how to fix it when it is not. The manual method, and the detector.
Search Console widgets for your iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen
The number without opening anything: what the QueryWatch widgets show, how to add one per property, when they update, and why they are free on every plan.
Managing 20+ client properties in Search Console without losing your mind
The property picker is not built for agencies. How to run a portfolio of client sites from a phone: tags, colours, favourites, multiple accounts and alerts.
White-label Search Console reports from your phone
What a client actually reads in a search report, what the branded and white-label PDF contains, when to send CSV instead, and the sentence to put on top.
Where does your Google token go? Questions to ask any Search Console app
Every Search Console app reads your Google data with your permission. Seven questions to ask before you sign in to one, with QueryWatch's answers written out.
Search Console metrics explained: clicks, impressions, CTR and position
What the four numbers on the performance report actually count, how they move each other, which one to watch weekly, and the traps in average position.
Why QueryWatch is not a rank tracker, and never will be
Search Console position and rank-tracker rank measure different things. What each is for, why scraping Google is off the table, and how the two fit together.
Free vs Pro: what you get without paying, and why we never cap properties
The full free tier, what Pro adds at $4.99 a month or $14.99 a year, and the reasoning behind no property cap, no free trial and no weekly plan.