Google Search Console
Google Search Console is a collection of tools and resources to help website owners, webmasters, marketers, and SEO professionals improve their websites. This powerful platform allows users to monitor website performance in the Google search index, providing invaluable insights and actionable data.
An essential tool for anyone serious about improving search performance and visibility, Google Search Console offers a unique window into how Google perceives and interacts with your site, providing data that can’t be found anywhere else. That’s why we’re committed to keeping you informed fast about Google Search Console news.
Key features
Google Search Console offers a huge variety of features that include:
- Search Appearance Information: Gain insights into how your site appears in search results.
- Search Traffic Analysis: Understand your audience better by analyzing your overall search performance.
- Technical Status Updates: Receive notifications about critical issues affecting your site’s performance in search results.
- Crawl Data and Indexing Insights: Monitor how Google crawls and indexes your site.
- Performance Reports: Access detailed data on your site’s search performance. Core Web Vitals reports provide crucial information about your site’s user experience.
- URL Inspection Tool: Examine specific URLs to understand how Google views and indexes them and troubleshoot any issues.
- Links Analysis: Explore internal and external links to your site.
Leveraging Google Search Console effectively can lead to significant improvements in your site’s search performance. For example:
- The Performance Report can help identify underperforming pages that might benefit from content optimization.
- The Mobile Usability Report can guide improvements in your site’s mobile experience, which is crucial in today’s mobile-first indexing environment.
- The Links Report can inform your link-building strategy by revealing the most linked content and the top linking sites.
The evolution
Originally launched as Google Webmaster Tools, the platform was significantly rebranded in 2015 to become Google Search Console. This change reflected its broader utility for various marketing professionals beyond webmasters.
The evolution of Google Search Console mirrors the changing landscape of SEO and digital marketing in general. As search algorithms become more sophisticated and UX takes center stage, the platform has adapted to provide more insights and actionable data.
Maximizing your Google Search Console experience
We invite you to read our guides and tips for using Google Search Console, along with the latest news and feature updates. The goal of our content is to help you make the most of Google Search Console.
For example, you can learn how to use Google Search Console to get easy SEO wins. You can also explore our comprehensive SEO’s guide on the platform, as it offers an in-depth look at techniques and best practices for seasoned professionals.
Stay tuned to Search Engine Land to ensure you’re always up-to-date with the latest features and best practices of Google Search Console, helping you maintain a competitive edge in the ever-evolving world of SEO.
Google Search Console AI performance reports and controls to block your content in AI responses
These features are rolling out to subset of website owners in the UK and will expand it to more in the future.
New SEO KPIs you’re missing: How to measure SEO beyond clicks
Discover the new SEO KPIs that matter beyond clicks and rankings like AI mentions, user interactions, conversions, and the tools that make it possible.
Vanessa Fox on the birth of Google Search Console
From the super early days of Google through using AI today for SEO - we covered a lot in this interview.
Google Search Console links report showing old data after breaking
Google Search Console's link report broke last Thursday so Google decided to show old data from weeks ago, while it is being fixed.
How to build custom SEO reports with Claude Code and Google Search Console
Connect GSC data to Claude Code, generate custom visualizations, and create flexible reporting workflows for stakeholder meetings.
Google Discover performance reporting bug in Search Console
You may notice a decrease in clicks and impressions between May 7th and May 8th, it is a reporting bug only.
Google fixes Search Console’s year-long data logging issue – well, kind of…
The data going forward should be correct but the 50 weeks or so of data in the past will not be fixed.
Google spam reports with personally identifying information won’t be used and processed
This is a change from what Google announced only a week ago.
Google Search Console job data logging issue
Google is actively working on the issue, but it just a data logging and reporting issue.
SEO seasonality explained: Strategies, trends, and optimization tips
Discover search trends, align content with demand cycles, and capture more traffic using seasonal optimization strategies.
Google is fixing a Search Console bug that inflated impression counts
Google Search Console misreported impression data since May 13, 2025 due to a logging error. Corrections will roll out in the coming weeks.
How GSC’s branded query filter changes SEO reporting and analysis
Learn how Google Search Console’s branded query filtering helps you track awareness, diagnose drops, and measure true SEO impact.
Google expands Search Console branded queries filter to all eligible sites
Google Search Console now shows how much traffic your site gets from branded versus non-branded search queries.
The SEO’s guide to Google Search Console
Dive into Google Search Console's features and reports, plus how to navigate the tool like a pro, from basic setup to advanced SEO analysis.
Google Search Console page indexing report missing data prior to December 15
This seems to be impacting everyone - so it is likely a Google reporting bug.
Google Search Console AI-powered configuration rolling out
This is now live for all users, so check it out.
Google fixed month-long delay with page indexing report
Google Search Console is once again sending out page indexing issue notifications as well.
Google fixes weeks-long Search Console Performance report delay
After several weeks of delayed data, the report now appears to be fixed, with delays of two to six hours instead of more than 70.
Google Search Console performance reports adds weekly and monthly views
This lets you drive deeper giving you more granular data in the Search Console reports.
Google Search Console Insights integrating social channels
This is currently an experiment and rolling out to a limited number of sites.
Google Search Console tests “AI-powered configuration” to create dynamic reports
You can type what data you want to see on a report and Google will instantly create it for you.
Google Search Console Index Coverage report delayed
This is just a reporting issue and indexing is working as expected.
Google Search Console adds branded queries filter
You can filter your performance reports and there are new insights reports - this is a gradual rollout.
Google Search Console rolls out custom annotations for performance reports
After many months of testing, the feature is finally live.
Google shipping and returns policies in Search Console or using new markup
You don't even need a Google Merchant Center account to add this information anymore.
Google Search Console adds Query groups
This is available in Search Console Insights and gives you a quick way to see the main topics your website is about.
Google working on fixing Search Console performance report delay
The report has been stuck on Sunday, October 19th but Google said it will catch up.
Google crawl stats report is missing a day of data
This has happened a few times before, and it is now happening again. This is a Google issue and not an issue with your site.
Google Search Console adds achievements section
Now there is a dedicated section to see your achievements within Search Console.
Google Search rank and position tracking is a mess right now
Google removed the ability to see 100 search results per page and both third-party tracking tools and maybe even Search Console seem off since.
Google Search Console: How to fix ‘Duplicate without user-selected canonical’
Google selecting the wrong canonical URLs? Here’s how to fix “Duplicate without user-selected canonical” errors and prevent indexing issues.
Google Search Console adds 24-hour comparison views to performance reports
You can access these new views under the comparison section.
Organic search impressions: How to track & improve
Discover what organic search impressions are, how they impact SEO performance, and how to analyze and improve them using proven tools and tactics.
Google Search Analytics API new fields for incomplete data points
Now the API will report when the data is incomplete - a useful feature when integrating the Search Console API with your toolsets.
Google Search Console adds Discussion forums search appearance filter
Google has long supported Discussion forums rich results but now you can report on those search results.
Google releases new Search Console Insights report
It is now also a new tab within Google Search Console.
Google Search Console URL Inspection tool: 7 practical SEO use cases
The URL Inspection tool reveals more than indexing status. Use it for live testing, debugging canonical conflicts, and more.
The ultimate Google Search Console guide: Everything you need to know
Learn how to use Google Search Console to monitor site performance, fix indexing issues, and boost your SEO rankings with this step-by-step guide.
Bug with Google Search Console Discover performance report
If you noticed your Discover report showing a huge drop in impressions and clicks, you are not alone - it seems like a bug.
Google Search Console to show AI Mode performance but you won’t be able to break it out
The data is not yet live in the Performance reports, it is coming and like AI Overviews, you won't be able to break it out from other Google surfaces.
