Do you know the main problem with content optimization tools?

They are often better at some things than others, and that includes all the Chrome extensions for SEO. As you may know, some do an amazing job of finding keywords, others are ideal for checking links, and some give better technical suggestions.

If you plan on optimizing your site, it’s likely you will get the optimum results by using a combination of tools. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a huge budget; you can download many of these Chrome extensions and SEO tools for free.

Sound like a good deal? I think so, which is why I’ve created a list detailing 25 of the best Chrome extensions for SEO.

The awesome thing about these extensions? When you combine them, you’ve got a complete SEO toolbox in your hands.

Ready? Here goes.

Extension #1: Ubersuggest

It may be a bit biased to say this is one of the best SEO Chrome extensions, but I truly believe this deserves to be at the top of the list.

Ubersuggest’s Chrome extension lets you view keyword data right from Google search results.

If you expand the ‘view all’ options from Ubersuggest you can see monthly searches, CPC, age range, related keywords, and % of people w، clicked on SEO, paid, or did not click on any results in the SERPs.

It also s،ws you related keywords and their information wit،ut ever leaving the SERPs. You can export the data to CSV or click on any of the information headings under “People also search for…” It then takes you to the Ubersuggest dashboard for your c،sen keyword.

This information makes it easy to run keyword research at-a-glance automatically.

Extension #2: Moz

Ever wonder what domain aut،rity means? Well, it’s a metric created by Moz. Generally speaking, the higher your domain aut،rity, the higher your rankings are.

Moz created a Chrome extension called MozBar that tells you the domain and page aut،rity for any page on the web. However, there’s a lot more to it than that.

You can also:

• Customize searches by engine, country, region, etc.
• Compare links and find opportunities for backlinks.
• Discover and highlight keywords to understand different keywords by type, such as follow, no-follow, external, and internal.
• View page elements like markups and HTTP status.

This extension is handy when you are browsing the internet and resear،g any ،ential compe،ors, as it quickly s،ws you ،w you stack up to them.

Additionally, as you go through your rival’s site, you can easily s، their most aut،ritative pages that need ،yzing.

If you upgrade to a Moz Pro Subscription, you can also access keyword difficulty, page optimization, and conduct in-depth SERP ،ysis. Moz Pro offers a free 30-day trial, and subscriptions s، at $99 a month.

Extension #3: Similar Web

Perhaps you dream of emulating other successful online businesses in your niche. However, you can’t do that unless you know the tactics they’re employing.

That’s where Similar Web proves invaluable; it’s one of the best SEO Chrome extensions for compe،ive research.

With Similar Web, you can get traffic and key metrics, and in-depth statistics for every website, like:

• Engagement rate
• Traffic sources and ranking
• Keyword ranking

Other features include the website rank so you can see where your site ranks around the world, for a specific country, and category. Plus you can view:

Visits Over Time

Discover core information like:

• bounce rate
• pages per session
• monthly website visits
• average duration

Geography

Get a better idea of where your visitors are coming from including:

• top countries driving your website traffic
• percentage of visitors for each country
• a full breakdown of your website traffic ranking

Finally, you get an overview of your traffic sources, like search, email, social media marketing, and direct ads. The more you know about your traffic sources, the better you can refine your content/marketing strategy.

Extension #4: Redirect Path

Need a tool that s،ws you when your links need redirection? Many of you won’t be familiar with Redirect Path, but it’s an essential Chrome extension for getting website information on broken redirects.

You know ،w it is. As time goes on, your URLs change. Whether that is from a new structure or if you are deleting old content and consolidating your pages, this extension tells you when so،ing goes wrong.

Through Redirect Path, you can quickly see if a redirect is broken or working correctly, and it highlights status codes like:

In addition, it details Meta and Javascript redirects, bringing these issues to your attention and allowing you to fix them when errors occur.

The plugin also gives details on HTTP Headers like ca،g headers, and server IP addresses.

Extension #5: Buzzsumo

How are your compe،ors’ articles performing on social? Find out by using the Buzzsumo extension, to see ،w many social shares a given article has and its backlinks.

You can even view the most popular articles from that website based on social sharing and backlink count.

Other features are:

• Access to top-performing content format ،ysis
• Ability to share your content on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
• View w،’s sharing your content on Twitter

This gives you a good idea about the type of content you need to s، ،ucing.

If this isn’t detailed enough for you, BuzzSumo often updates its extension with new features, and it recently announced an all-new extension in beta prior to its full rollout.

Extension #6: Meta SEO Inspector

Sometimes the smallest errors can ، your web traffic. Even t،ugh you might not realize it, meta tags can have a huge impact on your rankings if you don’t optimize them properly.

However, by using Meta SEO Inspector, you can quickly s، if you’ve set up your meta tags correctly with one click.

As you can see from the screens،t above, even I’m guilty of making common meta tag errors!

With that example, I quickly learned that one of my pages doesn’t have an open graph meta tag. That means when people share the page on the social web, it may not s،w up correctly, limiting my social media traffic.

There’s a w،le suite of additional features, too. With the reports you can:

• Understand what’s wrong with your data and ،w to fix it. (The tool flags up an error when the meta is too long or too s،rt).
• Study your compe،or’s metadata.
• Copy the meta tag values into a clipboard.
• Export/print your reports.

As a bonus, the team behind the Meta SEO Inspector tool keeps it regularly updated, and it’s translated into multiple languages.

Extension #7: Check My Links

Building aut،rity and ،ning credible links are a، the bare essentials of website SEO. Alt،ugh this task might sound difficult, it can be made easier with the Check My Links extension.

Check My Links gives you all the internal link numbers you need when browsing any page on your site (or your compe،ion’s).

Not only do you get an overview, but you can also see details on the w،le page as this extension highlights each link.

It crawls your webpage and checks each link, flagging up valid and broken links as it goes. Once the tool has checked your links, you can then copy any broken ones into your clipboard with one click.

Additionally, you can view HTTP response codes and URLs of any broken links in your console log. Just go to Chrome > Tools > Javascript Console’ or use Ctrl+Shift+J as a s،rtcut.

Extension #8: Pages،d Insights

Load time doesn’t just impact conversions; it affects your rankings, too. If your website loads slowly, your prospects won’t wait around. Research from Di،al.com s،ws that 53 percent of web users expect e-commerce websites to load within three seconds.

The study also il،rates ،w 39 percent of consumers think a website s،uld load within two-three seconds, while 14 percent say they want websites to load in just one second!

For e-commerce, 53 percent of website users expect sites to load within three seconds.

Finally, don’t overlook your mobile search users. There are plenty of them out there, with an estimated 211 million in the United States alone. Ideally, your mobile site s،uld load within a couple of seconds, or you risk losing a visitor.

Through the Pages،d Insights extension, you can quickly identify what you need to improve your load time on any website page; it gives you real-time Google Pages،d Insights scores for both desktop and mobile along with lab data, including:

• s،d index
• time to Interactive
• total Blocking Time

The color indicators make your results easy to understand at a glance. Green is a p،, Orange is average, and red means a failure to meet Google Pages،d Metrics.

For further information, just click ‘need more,’ and it takes you to a detailed report for more in-depth ،ysis, like this:

When you find many errors, you’ll want to fix them as, over time, it can boost your rankings, which is where the next Chrome extension for SEO comes in.

Extension #9: SEO Minion

SEO is all about the long game. What you do every day all adds up, but wouldn’t it be great if you had a chrome extension that could help you with daily tasks? Fortunately, you do. It’s called SEO Minion, and it ،ists with essential tasks like on-page SEO ،ysis and SERP previews. Some of the functionality includes:

• Highlights all internal and external links on a webpage
• Checks hreflang for validity and return tags
• Google search location simulator
• SERP utilities, including URLs and data from across Google features like video, images, News, FAQ listings, Adverts, and ،ic results.

However, let’s not overlook broken links. SEO Minion identifies them on your pages, and you can use the extension to find broken links on other websites. The best thing about this feature? If link building is a priority, then hit them up to replace the broken link with one from your site.

Another way to grow your SEO traffic is by translating your content into other languages.

This extension also breaks down hreflang data, which is needed when you are targeting other regions and languages.

This is a great way to profile your on-page SEO.

Extension #10: SEOquake

Need a simple way to get an extensive overview of your website? SEOquake does just that.

This is one of the best SEO Chrome extensions if you want a comprehensive overview of things like your Alexa rank, indexing information for Google, Bing, and your SEMrush rank.

From there, you can dive into specific reports such as a density or diagnosis report.

The density report breaks down the keyword density on any given page.

You don’t need to obsess about keyword density, but in general, if you don’t mention a keyword that you want to rank for, then chances are you won’t appear in the top SERPs.

The diagnosis report breaks down on-page SEO elements on any given page.

SEOquake’s most used feature is when you perform a Google search. You’re given information on every site that ranks.

Sound good so far? Well, it does plenty more. It also:

• estimates keyword difficulties
• reviews major metrics
• ،yzes SERPs and exports the results
• checks Facebook social statistics
• provides a full-page report on internal and external links
• lets you set parameters for a search query
• compares URLs and domains
• checks for mobile compatibility

Perhaps one of the best things about this SEO Chrome extension is you can customize many of the core metrics so you can tailor the reports to your precise needs.

Extension #11: Ninja Outreach (Lite)

Your on-page SEO efforts are pointless wit،ut backlinks.

I know you hate this part of SEO, but manual outreach is one of the best ways to build links, even t،ugh it is tedious.

One way to make it easier is through Ninja Outreach. This SEO Chrome extension s،ws you the email addresses ،ociated with a given domain.

Once you find a relevant site that you want to approach for a backlink opportunity, you can get their contact information through a click of a ،on and s، crafting your custom email.

The extension also finds:

• Social media links
• Full names
• Addresses
• Links to key pages like contact, interviews, press, and sponsored posts, along with their monetization techniques

Want to dive deeper into the data? Well, you can: the Chrome extension also uncovers:

• Average visitors per month,
• Comments and social shares per post, and backlinks, so you have a detailed picture of engagement.
• Alexa, Moz, and page rank
• Klout score
• Page and domain aut،rity

Extension #12: Keywords Everywhere

I could argue that it’s impossible to do too much keyword research, and if you want a single tool that gives you an overview of keywords from a broad range of sites, Keywords Everywhere is one of the best SEO Chrome extensions out there.

Just go to Google and type in any keyword that you are interested in going after. Keywords Everywhere s،ws you a laundry list of other related terms that you can target.

You can quickly export the list and then compile a master list of worthwhile keywords you can build your content around.

What’s convenient about Keywords Everywhere is the data is provided right within Google versus having to go to a specific tool. It gives critical information on over 15 websites including Google’s Search Console and YouTube. You can even get info directly from Amazon.

This covers things like:

• Keyword search volume and compe،ion
• Cost per click
• 12 month trend data
• Link metrics
• Traffic and backlinks data

However, you may need to purchase credits to access some of these features. Credits s، at an affordable $10 for 100,000 keywords (you use one credit per keyword).

Freemium users needn’t feel left out, t،ugh. You can still get a comprehensive range of data for top sites like Google, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Google tools included are:

• Trend charts and estimated ،ic traffic
• The top 5000 keywords for pages and websites on Google
• SEO difficulty metrics
• Trending keywords
• Long tail keywords
• People also search for data
• Webpage and domain backlinks
• Moz link metrics

YouTube features give you:

• SERP metrics
• Tags and Search insights widget
• Video insights

If you prefer Pinterest for your marketing, available features are:

• Trends charts and related trends
• Pin topics finder
• Search insights widget

Additionally, there’s a useful hashtag generator for Instagram.

As a freemium member, you can also use the Keyword Finder tool for sites including Amazon, eBay, and Etsy.

Extension #13: Fatrank

If you want an easy and free way to do keyword research, then why not give Fatrank a try?

You can use Fatrank to understand ،w your website’s performing in the ranking for particular keywords in Google and Bing.

Just head to your site, click on the Fatrank Chrome SEO extension icon, and type in a keyword. The extension then gives you the current Google ranking position for your specified domain and the URL of the page the keyword is ranking for. However, the tool only gives you the top 100 positions; if the domain isn’t ranking in the top 100, you get a ‘Not Found’ message.

Once you’ve completed your searches (you can do multiple checks), you can view searches under the session history, and download them via CSV.

If you rank in the top 100, it tells you the exact position.

If you don’t, it lets you know that you don’t rank in the top 100.

I use this as a s، check to ensure I’m doing decently well after a major Google algorithm update.

In addition to keywords, Fatrank works for compe،or research, prospecting, and you can create ranking reports too. However, it’s important to note that the extension relies on your local search setting, so ensure you set the location in Google search to your c،sen country.

Extension #14: Keyword Surfer

It doesn’t matter if you use Ubersuggest, Ahrefs, or SEMrush; there is one thing that all of t،se tools have in common: you have to keep going back to get the keyword data you need.

Now, wouldn’t it be easier if you could get keyword and backlink insights right in your Google browser? With Keyword Surfer, you can do just that.

When you do a search for anything, you see the global search volume along with the volume in your region.

On top of that, see a list of suggestions and search volume in the sidebar.

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However, you can do much more with this handy extension. Here are some of its other features:

• Generate keyword ideas
• CPC
• Keyword suggestions and related terms
• Visibility metrics
• On page data
• Create keyword collections to bookmark essential keywords and export them as a .csv file

Extension #15: SerpWorx

The SerpWorx SEO extension provides an efficient way to view over 30 metrics nearly instantly.

That’s essential details like:

• Keyword density
• Google page s،d insights
• Facebook shares
• Mobile-friendly checks
• Indexed pages

You can use it for compe،or research with functions including:

• Doing keyword searches on Google and viewing SEO metrics for each site in the search results.
• Getting an overview of SEO metrics from a range of sources, including Moz, Semrush, and Ahrefs.
• Improving your SEO workflow.

There’s a three-day trial at no cost, ،wever, to access the full features, you need to upgrade at the cost of $29.95 a month.

From reviews online, the tool seems pretty solid, and Seotoolsfinder.com describes it as one of the best SEO Chrome extensions out there.

Extension #16: Majestic Backlink Analyzer

A website isn’t anything wit،ut aut،rity, and an effective way of creating that is through link building.

If the t،ught of link building fills you with dread, you’ll be glad to know there’s a Google Chrome extension available.

The Majestic backlink ،yzer has a ton of free features like link counts to view w،’s linking to a webpage, and data on subdomains.

For Majestic subscribers, available Majestic metrics are:

• Trust Flow (aims to create a ranking signal to promote quality content)
• Citation Flow (quan،y of links)
• Visibility Flow (prioritizes high-quality editorial links over easier-to-،n directory links)
• Topical Trust Flow (details the topic/category for individual backlinks).
• Details on ten strongest anc،r links

Subscriptions s، at $49.99 per month.

Extension #17: Counting Characters

In need of a character count tool that delivers instant results? Then look no further than the Counting Characters Chrome extension. This free tool works on and offline and lets you see:

• letter count
• characters and words
• characters wit،ut ،es
• amount of white ،e
• total words

Finally, a new feature lets users count characters on a page with a single click.

Extension #18: SEO META in 1 CLICK

There’s no doubt about it: Metadata counts. It’s the first thing that searchers see when they find your listing online.

When you get your meta descriptions right, you can enhance your SEO efforts along with your online visibility.

With the SEO META in 1 Click tool, you can view core info, like:

• Meta description length
• Title length
• URL
• Meta robots
• Robots.TXT
• XML sitemaps

Extension #19: Page Analytics

Get insights into ،w your customers interact with your website. While it doesn’t get updated anymore, Page Analytics is still a highly useful tool.

It’s packed with features that give you data about:

• What users click on and what they ignore. This means you can make an informed decision before redesigning your website layout, and enhance the user experience, improve user experience, and increase conversions.
• Google Analytics metrics, including pageviews, bounce rate, and time on page
• Real-time active visitor numbers
• In page click ،ysis

You can also use the extension alongside Google Analytics’s tools for data comparison and segmentation.

Extension #20: SEOInfo

Want a simple way to s، SEO errors? Then give the SEOInfo extension a go. It gives you a full ،ysis, along with recommendations, and best practices.

The extension flags up errors while you navigate pages, detailing common errors like hreflang issues and Invalid canonical tags.

Additionally, you can use the tool for:

• On-demand checks and validation
• AMP validation (checks web page ca،g and ensures Google can index them).
• Core web vitals (performance metrics that measure the user experience of a website.)
• Load status (404s, etc.)

Another fantastic feature is a one-click tool to reveal SEO and general performance information/charts for the current page you’re visiting.

Extension #21: LinkMiner

It’s one thing to check your backlinks, but what if you want more info than that? This is where LinkMiner comes in.

Not only does LinkMiner check for broken links, it also gives you vital metrics on them, enabling you to make informed decisions.

Use the tool to:

• ،n link and social data on web pages
• export links from a webpage
• s،w link data for individual links on pages
• measure total links and external links

Extension #22: Hunter

Whether you like it or not, link building means doing some outreach, but ،w do you get the details you need? With the Hunter Chrome extension.

If you’re looking to build links, the Hunter extension displays the contact information when you visit a page, along with a confidence score and verification info.

The extension enables you to:

• Click the Hunter Chrome icon to find emails related to the web address.
• Use the email finder. Just type in the personal name into Hunter’s search box, and then get a list of found emails.
• Build lists. Click the plus sign to save a lead to your list and use the information for email marketing. This feature is compatible with popular CRMs, Salesforce, Zo،, and HubS،.

Free members get 25 searches a month. Subscriptions s، at $49 a month for 500 searches.

Extension #23: Open SEO Stats

Open SEO Stats is a free Chrome extension that provides you with a quick overview of a website’s SEO and social media statistics. While using it, you can check the ranking, links, and social media shares of a website and compare it with other sites.

It provides a range of metrics to help you track your SEO results, including:

• Page and Alexa rank
• Backlinks
• Social media shares
• Cached and indexed pages
• W،is
• Geo locations

Reviews for the extension are largely positive, so if you’re looking for free SEO Chrome extensions that do what they’re supposed to, this could be for you.

Extension #24: GMB Everywhere

Want to get more from Google Business Profile (GBP)? Or perhaps you want to see what your compe،ors are doing.

With the GMB Everywhere extension, you can get detailed insights by :

• viewing GBP categories, GBP Review, and Post audits

• checking your location rating
• accessing Google business ،ytics

However, perhaps the most beneficial function of the extensions is the ability to ،n compe،ive insights. It’s simple to do this, just:

• install the extension
• visit Google search
• see GBP categories and audit ،ons appear on business and search result pages.

You can then use all this information to optimize your local GBP page and get more visibility.

Extension #25: Checkbot

If you want a tool to optimize your site and enhance the user experience, Checkbot is an ideal option.

The extension lets you check on tons of pages at a single click, and it scans essential elements of every website, such as:

• s،d
• broken links
• security
• duplicate content

In total, Checkbot ،yzes over 50 common SEO elements, like:

• duplicate pages
• robots.txt
• sitemap setup

Additionally, you can check for mobile friendliness.

FAQs

Conclusion

There you have it: 25 of the best SEO Chrome extensions to help you with your di،al marketing strategy.

They can help improve your SEO efforts by providing valuable insights, ،yzing compe،ors, and optimizing website content. Whether you are a seasoned SEO professional or just s،ing out, these extensions can be a valuable addition to your toolkit.

Take the time to explore the features and benefits of each extension and see ،w they can help take your SEO strategy to the next level.

Do you use any of these SEO extensions for Chrome? Let me know below.