Credits and rank tracking
Understanding how credits work for keyword research and rank tracking features.
Published December 14, 2025
2 min read
Updated June 23, 2026
Keyword tools credits explained
How credits work
Keyword research and rank tracking features use a credit system. Credits are consumed when you:
- Search for new keywords (research)
- Check keyword rankings (rank tracking)
- Run local ranking grid checks
Credit costs
Keyword research
| Action | Credits |
|---|---|
| Keyword search | 1 credit per search |
| Related keywords | Included with search |
| Trend data | Included with search |
Rank tracking
| Action | Credits |
|---|---|
| Rank check | 2 credits per keyword (desktop + mobile) |
| 10 keywords | 10 credits |
| Daily schedule (30 days) | 10 × 30 = 300 credits/month |
Local ranking grids
| Action | Credits |
|---|---|
| Grid check | Keywords × Grid points |
| 5 keywords × 5 points | 25 credits |
| 5 keywords × 9 points | 45 credits |
Credits by plan
| Plan | Monthly credits | Research limit |
|---|---|---|
| Grower | 100 | 25/day |
| Builder | 500 | 50/day |
| Maven | 2,000 | Unlimited |
Checking your balance
See your credit balance:
- Dashboard header shows remaining credits
- Or go to Settings > Billing > Credits
When credits refresh
Credits refresh on your billing date each month. Unused credits do not roll over.
Running low on credits?
Options:
- Wait for monthly refresh
- Reduce check frequency (daily → weekly)
- Reduce keywords tracked
- Upgrade your plan
Optimizing credit usage
Research efficiently
- Use related keywords (free) before new searches
- Save promising keywords to library for later
- Batch your research sessions
Rank tracking
- Start with weekly checks, upgrade to daily only for active campaigns
- Focus on your most important keywords
- Remove keywords you're not acting on
Local grids
- Monthly checks are often sufficient
- Use 5-point grid unless you need more detail
- Track fewer keywords more strategically