What is a Google Maps ranking heatmap?

A Google Maps ranking heatmap is a grid-based visualization tool that shows your Google Business Profile ranking position at multiple geographic points across your service area. Each grid point is color-coded: green for top 3, yellow for 4-7, orange for 8-12, and red for positions 13+. This reveals ranking blind spots where customers cannot find your business.

How accurate is the Google Maps rank checker?

The heatmap uses the Google Maps Places API to check your actual ranking position at each grid coordinate. Results reflect real-time Google Maps rankings for the keyword and location you enter — the same results your potential customers would see from those locations.

What grid size should I use for the heatmap?

For a quick overview, use a 4×4 grid (16 points). For detailed analysis, use a 7×7 (49 points) or 9×9 (81 points) grid. Larger grids take longer but give a more accurate picture of your ranking distribution across your service area.

Free Google Maps Ranking Heatmap — Local SEO Rank Checker

Ranking Heatmap

See exactly where your business ranks on Google Maps across a geographic grid

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Configure Your Query

Location

City, ZIP code, or full address

Keyword

The search term customers would type

Business Name

Must match your Google Business Profile name exactly

Radius (m)

100 – 5,000 meters

Grid Size

2×2 to 9×9 grid

Show markers 1 credit per cell

Grid Results

Top 3 4–7 8–12 13+

Your heatmap will appear here

Fill in the form on the left, then click Run Heatmap to see your Google Maps ranking positions visualized on a color-coded grid.

1 Enter location & keyword

2 Set radius & grid size

3 Click Run & see results

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Free Google Maps Ranking Heatmap — Check Your Local SEO Position

Our Google Maps rank checker uses a grid-based heatmap to show exactly where your Google Business Profile appears across your service area. Unlike a single ranking number, the heatmap reveals your geographic ranking distribution — so you can see that you rank #1 near your address but #15 just 2 miles away.

This is the same type of local rank tracking technology used by enterprise local SEO platforms like BrightLocal and Whitespark — available free, with no account required.

How the Local SEO Heatmap Works

Enter your business name and location, choose a scan radius and grid size, and the tool queries Google Maps at each grid point. Results are color-coded: green = top 3, yellow = 4-7, orange = 8-12, red = 13+. Focus your local SEO improvements on red zones to capture more customers across your full service area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Google Maps rank checker free?

Yes — 1 complete heatmap scan per day, no signup required. Pay $1 for 10 extra scans.

What is a good Google Maps ranking?

The Google Maps 3-Pack (top 3 results) captures 70%+ of clicks. Aim for green (top 3) across your entire service area.

How do I improve my Google Maps ranking?

Build more Google reviews near weak zones, add geo-tagged photos, and ensure your Google Business Profile name matches your heatmap search term exactly.

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