Chrome Extension

Rank Checker
User Guide

Everything you need to know — from first install to advanced captcha automation and analytics.

v1.1.7
Table of Contents
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1. Installation & Setup

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Install from Chrome Web Store — search for "Rank Checker" or follow the direct store link. Click Add to Chrome.
2
Pin to your toolbar — click the puzzle icon in Chrome, find Rank Checker, and click the pin icon to keep it visible.
3
Enable Incognito access (highly recommended):
  • Navigate to chrome://extensions/
  • Find Rank Checker → click Details
  • Toggle "Allow in Incognito" → ON
4
Create a free account — click Login inside the extension, then Register. Verify your email to activate your 30-day Pro Trial automatically.
Why enable Incognito?

Incognito searches are not personalized by your Chrome history or Google account — they reflect the "true" organic SERP position. Auto-tracking only works in Incognito to prevent skewed data.

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2. Interface Overview

The extension opens as a side panel with a Hologram/Neon Glass design. Key areas:

Mode Selector

Three buttons at the top — Sequential, Batch, Pipeline — switch the rank-checking engine. Pro-only modes show a lock badge for Free users.

Core Inputs

Results Dashboard

3. Execution Modes

Choose the right engine for your use case:

Free & Pro

Sequential

Checks keywords one at a time in a single background tab. Safest against Google anti-bot detection. Best for daily tracking.

Pro Only

Batch

Opens up to 25 tabs in parallel to check keywords simultaneously. Significantly faster but increases CAPTCHA probability.

Pro Only

Pipeline

Fully automated workflow with CapSolver integration. Checks keywords and resolves Google CAPTCHAs automatically — no manual intervention needed.

Captcha Tab Resume (v1.1.7)

When a CAPTCHA is solved, Rank Checker now reuses the solved tab and continues from the current SERP page — no restart from page 1. This means fewer duplicate requests and lower CAPTCHA re-trigger risk.

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4. Advanced Settings

Click Quick Settings in the panel to configure:

Search Depth

Controls how many Google results pages are scanned per keyword: Top 10, Top 20, Top 50, or Top 100. A depth of 10 checks only the first page; 100 checks up to 10 pages.

Device Type (Pro)

Choose Desktop (default), Mobile (iOS / Android), or Tablet. The extension overrides the browser User-Agent to simulate each device accurately, giving you device-specific ranking data.

Advanced Settings Page

Click Advanced Settings to configure:

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5. Performance & Best Practices

Optimal depth: Top 10 – Top 20

If your domain ranks on the first or second page, each keyword completes in seconds. This is the recommended setting for daily monitoring.

Deep checks: Top 50 – Top 100

Scanning 10 pages per keyword takes 10–30 seconds each and significantly increases CAPTCHA risk. Use deep checks only for initial discovery runs, not routine tracking.

General Tips

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6. Incognito Auto-Tracking

Rank Checker includes passive background auto-tracking: whenever you manually search on Google in an Incognito window, the extension silently parses the SERP and saves the result to your history — no separate check needed.

Why Incognito only?

Normal Chrome searches are personalized based on your Google account, browsing history, and location. Incognito mode bypasses personalization, producing the same unpersonalized SERP that most of your audience sees — the "true" organic rank.

Required: Allow in Incognito

Go to chrome://extensions/ → Rank Checker → Details → toggle Allow in Incognito to ON. Without this, auto-tracking will not function.

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7. Handling CAPTCHAs

Google detects automated queries and may serve a CAPTCHA challenge (ipv4.google.com/sorry). Rank Checker handles this automatically:

Smart resume after solve

Since v1.1.7, the solved tab is reused rather than closed and reopened. If a CAPTCHA appeared on page 3, the check resumes from page 3 — not page 1. This reduces duplicate requests and lowers re-trigger risk.

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8. History & Exports

Click the clock icon in the extension header to open the History dashboard.

Ranking Trends

Line charts show your keyword's position over time. The dashboard separates Desktop and Mobile history so you can compare device-specific trends side by side.

Exporting Data

Tip: Filter then export

Click a stat card (e.g. Not Found) to filter the table, then use CSV — Filtered to export only those rows. Useful for targeted re-analysis.

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9. Free vs. Pro Plans

Feature Free Pro Trial (30 days) Pro
Keyword Quota 10 / day Unlimited Unlimited
Execution Modes Sequential only Sequential, Batch, Pipeline Sequential, Batch, Pipeline
Device Simulation Desktop only Desktop, Mobile, Tablet Desktop, Mobile, Tablet
Multi-domain tracking
History & Export Full access Full access Full access
Price Free Free From $3.99 / mo
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10. Pro Trial & Upgrade

30-Day Pro Trial — Free

Every new account receives a full 30-day Pro Trial automatically after email verification. No credit card required.

Unlimited keywords
3 All check modes
📱 Mobile & Tablet sim
30 Days, no card needed

Upgrading to Pro

Click the Upgrade button inside the extension. Choose your billing period, then your payment method:

Vietnam — Bank Transfer

90,000₫ / mo
800,000₫ / yr · save 37%

Pay via VietQR bank transfer. Scan the QR code with any Vietnamese banking app. Subscription activates automatically when payment is received.

International — Card

$3.99 / mo
$29.99 / yr · save 37%

Pay by credit or debit card via Polar (international payment processor). Tax handled automatically. Checkout opens in a new tab and closes on completion.

11. FAQ & Troubleshooting

Do I need to pay to use the extension?
No. New accounts get a full 30-day Pro Trial immediately after email verification — all Pro features, no card required. After the trial you can upgrade to Pro or continue on the Free tier.
What happens when my trial expires?
You'll see an in-app notification as the trial ends. Your account downgrades to the Free tier (Sequential mode, 10 keywords/day) unless you upgrade. All your history and data are preserved.
My results say "Not Found" but I know I rank #45.
Check your Search Depth setting. If it's set to Top 20, the extension stops at position 20 and returns "Not Found" for anything deeper. Change it to Top 50 or Top 100 and re-run the check.
The extension is stuck on "Initializing..."
Chrome may have put the background service worker to sleep. Click END then START RANK CHECK again. If it persists, reload the extension from chrome://extensions/.
My manual searches don't appear in History.
Auto-tracking only records searches made in Incognito mode. Check that "Allow in Incognito" is enabled in the extension's details page (chrome://extensions/ → Rank Checker → Details).
Rankings differ from what I see when searching manually.
SERP positions vary by data center, location, and device. For the most accurate comparison: test via an Incognito window and match the Device Type in the extension settings to your manual test environment.
I got "Device limit reached" when signing in.
Each account supports a maximum of 2 concurrent sessions. Sign out from another device via the user menu (click your avatar → Logout), then sign in again.
Polar checkout tab didn't close after payment.
As of v1.1.7, the checkout tab closes automatically 3 seconds after a successful payment redirect. If it doesn't, you can close it manually — your subscription will activate in the background. Click Refresh Session in the user menu to confirm activation.