Free tool
Geo-Grid Size Guide
Recommended geo-grid size and scan radius for urban, suburban, and rural local rank tracking on Google Maps.
Urban
- Suggested grid
- 7×7 or 9×9
- Suggested radius
- 1–3 km / 0.6–2 mi
Dense blocks—tighter radius, moderate grid density.
Suburban
- Suggested grid
- 9×9
- Suggested radius
- 3–8 km / 2–5 mi
Home services and retail serving several suburbs.
Rural
- Suggested grid
- 7×7 or 9×9
- Suggested radius
- 10–25 km / 6–15 mi
Wider radius; consider coarser grid if scan time is a concern.
Estimate point count and duration with the Geo-Grid Calculator, then run your scan in Local Rank Tracker.
Wrong grid settings waste time or miss the market
Dense cities need tighter grids; rural service areas need wider radius. Starting with sensible defaults avoids rescans.
Who it's for
New local SEOs
Learn typical grid presets by market type.
Agencies
Standardize scan settings across clients.
Use cases
Urban clinics & retail
Smaller radius, moderate grid density.
Suburban home services
Wider radius with 7×7 or 9×9 grids.
Rural trades
Large radius, coarser grid where appropriate.
How it works
Identify market type
Urban, suburban, or rural service pattern.
Apply recommended settings
Use the guide defaults in the extension scan panel.
Adjust after first scan
Expand radius if visibility drops off at edges.
What you get
- Market-type presets
- Links to grid calculator
- Free reference
FAQ
What grid does Local Falcon recommend?
Many tools suggest 9×9 with 2–10 mile radius by density—similar logic applies here.
Related free tools
Need a full geo-grid on Google Maps? Geo-Grid Scan runs inside the Local Rank Tracker extension.
Track Google Maps rankings on a geo-grid
Install Local Rank Tracker for unlimited geo-grid scans, heatmap reports, and competitor analysis—stored locally in Chrome.