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Understanding Credits

Credits power everything in SearchVector. Understanding how they work helps you maximize your plan and avoid surprises.

What Are Credits?​

Credits are the currency that powers SearchVector operations. Each action—from keyword research to site audits—consumes a certain number of credits based on complexity and scale.

Think of credits as your monthly SEO operation budget. They reset on the same date each month and don't roll over.

Credit Allocation by Plan​

PlanMonthly Credits
Free5,000
Pro100,000
Growth500,000
CustomCustom Allocation

What Consumes Credits​

Different actions consume different amounts of credits based on their complexity:

Keyword Operations​

  • Keyword Research: ~1 credit per search
  • Keyword Analysis: ~0.5 credits per keyword
  • Competitor Keyword Discovery: ~2 credits per competitor

Rank Tracking​

  • Single Rank Check: ~1 credit per keyword
  • Bulk Rank Updates: ~0.5 credits per keyword (when checking 50+)
  • Historical Rank Data: Included with rank checks

Site Audits​

  • Small Site Audit (under 500 pages): ~25 credits
  • Medium Site Audit (500-2,000 pages): ~50 credits
  • Large Site Audit (2,000+ pages): ~100 credits
  • Continuous Monitoring: ~10 credits per scan

Content Analysis​

  • GSC Analytics: ~2 credits per sync
  • Title & Meta Checker: ~1 credit per page audit
  • Competitor Analysis: ~5 credits per domain

Advanced Features​

  • Full Site Crawl: ~50-100 credits depending on size
  • Sitemap Analysis: ~2 credits per sitemap
  • YouTube Tools: ~3 credits per video analysis
  • API Calls: ~1 credit per 100 API requests
Real Usage

Most teams find their actual credit usage aligns closely with these estimates. We track your consumption in real-time in your dashboard.

Monthly Reset Schedule​

Your credits reset on the same day each month that you first logged in with Google. For example:

  • If you log in and create your account on March 15, your credits reset on the 15th of every month
  • If that date doesn't exist (e.g., February 30), the reset happens on the last day of the month

You'll receive email notifications 7 days before your reset with usage statistics.

Monitoring Your Usage​

Your SearchVector dashboard shows:

  • Current Credits Remaining: Always visible in your account header
  • Credit Usage Details: Breakdown of consumption by feature
  • Spending Trend: How usage compares to previous months
  • Projections: Estimated credits remaining by month-end
  • Historical Usage: Access 12 months of consumption data

Check your dashboard regularly, especially if you're new to SearchVector. After a few months, you'll develop an intuition for your monthly consumption.

Tips for Optimizing Credit Usage​

Consolidate Research​

Instead of keyword research in multiple sessions, batch your research. Plan what you need, then run comprehensive analysis once.

Automate Recurring Tasks​

Set up automated rank tracking and audits. Automation often uses fewer credits than manual operations due to optimization algorithms.

Prioritize Your Keywords​

Track your most important 50-100 keywords frequently. Monitor additional keywords quarterly or monthly instead.

Use Bulk Operations​

Checking 100 keywords in one operation costs less per keyword than checking them individually.

Schedule Audits Strategically​

Run full site audits monthly rather than daily. Most SEO changes require time to impact rankings—frequent audits yield minimal actionable insights.

Review Before Consuming​

Use preview and estimation tools before running expensive operations. Know the credit cost upfront.

What Happens at Zero Credits​

When you exhaust your monthly credits:

✓ You can still view all existing data ✓ You can still access all reports and exports ✓ You can still review your project settings ✗ You cannot run new keyword research ✗ You cannot trigger new audits ✗ You cannot perform new rank checks ✗ You cannot make new API calls

You'll be unable to perform new operations until your credits reset at the beginning of your billing cycle.

Stay Informed

Enable credit limit alerts in your settings. We can notify you when you reach 50%, 75%, and 90% of your monthly allocation.

Purchasing Additional Credits​

Out of credits before month's end? You can purchase additional credit blocks:

  • 10,000 credits: $5
  • 50,000 credits: $20
  • 100,000 credits: $35
  • Custom amounts: Contact support for volume pricing

Additional credits purchased mid-month last until your next reset—they don't carry over to subsequent months.

Most users find their plan's included credits sufficient after optimizing their workflows. Additional purchases typically reflect growing operations or aggressive experimentation.

Sharing Credits Across Team Members​

With multiple team members, all members draw from the same monthly credit pool. There's no per-user allocation—your team shares one credit budget.

Coordinate with your team to avoid surprises. You can view credit consumption by team member in your dashboard.

Ready to work efficiently with credits? Start tracking your usage today and optimize your SearchVector investment.