SerpBear
A self-hosted Google rank tracker with position-change notifications, an API, and optional Google integrations.
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What it does
- Google keyword position tracking
- Email notifications and reporting API
- Keyword ideas through Google Ads integration
Requirements
- A deployment environment; Docker is documented
- A supported scraping service or proxies
- Optional Google Ads, Search Console and SMTP setup
Running costs
The application is MIT licensed. Allow for hosting and your chosen scraping provider or proxy costs; third-party free quotas can change.
Limitations
- Rank checks depend on your scraping setup.
- Keyword research requires Google Ads integration; it is not a backlink research suite.
Sources
Documentation and licensing references. This is a documentation review, not a hands-on benchmark.
Frequently asked questions
What is SerpBear used for?
Tracking Google keyword positions across websites, locations and devices.
Is SerpBear completely free?
The application is free. Hosting and your scraping backend may cost extra.
Does SerpBear have an API?
Yes. Its built-in API lets you access ranking data programmatically.
