Local Scan

Analyze your competition in one local search

Local Scan collects businesses from Maps, Search Local Pack, or Local Finder, fetches profiles, and opens a seven-tab competitor dashboard.

Illustration of local pack competitor comparison on a map with ranked businesses

Competitor research should not mean opening 20 tabs

Agencies need to see which rivals use which categories, how many reviews they have, and who ranks without a full address. Local Scan builds that matrix from one search.

What you get

  • Up to 22 businesses with search rank and keyword
  • Categories tab: primary/secondary and rank vs category count
  • Services, reviews, location map, hours patterns, attributes, misc completeness
  • Filterable stats and rank charts across tabs

Seven analysis tabs

Categories

Category counts, primary/secondary mix, rank vs category charts.

Services

Service lists grouped by primary category.

Reviews

Ratings, review counts, zero-review businesses, rank charts.

Location

Map pins, addresses, and service-area (SAB) detection.

Business hours

Day filters, 24h / closed / missing hours patterns.

Attributes

Attribute counts and group distributions.

Misc

Website, phone, booking, full address, and claimable profile rates.

Report preview

Local Scan competitor dashboard with categories tab and rank chart
Local Scan report

Use cases

Pitch decks

Show a prospect where they sit vs the Local Pack in one scan.

Category strategy

See which primary and secondary categories winners use.

Gap finding

Spot rivals with weak hours, no website, or thin attributes.

How to run Local Scan

1

Search a local keyword

Use Google Maps, Local Pack on Search, or Local Finder.

2

Click Local Scan

The header button compares all GBP profiles in the results (up to 22).

3

Explore the seven tabs

Filter stats and charts in the Local Scan dashboard.

Limits & Pro

  • Maximum 22 businesses per Local Scan.
  • Free: 5 report views/day. Pro: unlimited.
  • Profile feature score (0–5) counts website, phone, booking, full address, and claimable status.

Compare Free vs Pro pricing

Local Scan FAQ

What sources does Local Scan support?

Google Maps search results, Google Search Local Pack, and Local Finder result lists.

Is rank the same as Maps pack position?

Rank reflects order in the scanned results for that keyword and source. Always note the search term and location you used.

Can I filter to businesses without websites?

Yes. Use Misc and other tab filters in the dashboard to isolate profile gaps.

Run Local Scan in your browser

Install GMB Audit Tool and audit Google Business Profiles on Maps, Search, and Local Finder—starting with Local Scan.