How to Track Rankings in Ahrefs
Set up keyword rank tracking in Ahrefs. Daily position monitoring, competitor comparison, and SERP feature visibility.
Step-by-step
How to Track Rankings in Ahrefs
Add keywords to Rank Tracker
In your project, go to Rank Tracker and click 'Add keywords'. Paste your target keywords or import from Keywords Explorer. Set the tracking country and city (for local SEO).
Configure tracking settings
Choose device type: desktop, mobile, or both. Set the search engine (Google is default). Add competitor domains to track alongside your own rankings.
Review the dashboard
The overview shows your visibility score, average position, and traffic estimate for tracked keywords. The graph displays trends over time. Click into individual keywords for detailed position history.
Set up alerts
Configure email alerts for ranking changes — e.g., notify when a keyword drops below position 10 or enters the top 3. Choose daily or weekly digest format.
Tips
Pro tips
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Track branded and non-branded keywords separately — branded terms inflate your overall visibility score
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Use tags to organize keywords by topic cluster, page, or funnel stage
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Compare your visibility score against competitors to see who's gaining or losing market share
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