Review criteria
- +Rank and change over time per keyword
- +Target page and intent columns
- +Win and drop highlighting
- +Works in Google Sheets and Excel
Keyword Rank Tracker in SEO Consultant
The Keyword Rank Tracker is a copy-ready spreadsheet for seo consultant that tracks keywords, page, rank, change, intent. It opens unchanged in both Google Sheets and Excel, needs no add-ons or macros, and takes about 10 minutes to set up.
Last updated: August 2026
Excel workbook · opens in Google Sheets · 3 tabs · no sign-up
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Tabs: How to use · Keywords · SummaryFormat: Excel (.xlsx) · opens in Google SheetsSetup: About 10 minutesColumns: 7
Columns (grey = calculated for you)
- Keyword
- Target page
- Intent
- Monthly volume
- Rank last month
- Rank now
- Change
- Open the Keywords tab and replace the sample rows with your own — one row per entry. Formulas fill in automatically for new rows.
- Copy last month's Rank now into Rank last month, then enter fresh ranks from your rank tool or Search Console.
- Positive change is an improvement; drops of 3+ turn red and deserve a look at the target page.
- Using Google Sheets? Upload the file to Google Drive, then open it with Google Sheets (or File → Import in an open sheet). Formulas, dropdowns and highlights carry over.
The file opens locally on your device — nothing is uploaded, and you own the copy outright.
Keyword Rank Tracker
About this template
It is built for people who want results without another subscription: sEO consultants tracking client rankings. The whole template is free to copy — there is no paid tier. Because it is a plain spreadsheet, you own your data outright and can shape every column to how you actually work.
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Use the review criteria below to decide whether this template fits your workflow.
Often worth considering when
- +SEO consultants tracking client rankings
- +Anyone logging rank changes over time
Pause before choosing when
- -Automatic rank checking
- -Live SERP data
About SEO Consultant
Why people consider this option
- +Track rankings, deliverables, and audits without extra tools
- +Show clients clear monthly progress
- +Keep audit findings organized
What to review before acting
- -No live rank or backlink data
- -Bigger engagements eventually need SEO platforms
Trust FAQ
Questions people ask before copying a template
Does the Keyword Rank Tracker work in both Google Sheets and Excel?
Yes. It is built with standard functions and no macros, so it opens and works the same in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel — on desktop or your phone.
Is the Keyword Rank Tracker really free?
The core template is free to copy and use. There is no paid tier — download the Excel workbook, replace the sample rows with your own, and you are ready to work.
What does the Keyword Rank Tracker track?
It tracks keywords, page, rank, change, intent. The workbook comes with these columns plus the formulas, dropdowns and highlights already set up. Replace the sample rows and the totals update as you go.