Local SEO Citation Checker

Free Local SEO Citation Checker

Check your business citations across 110+ directories in seconds. Our citation checker scans Google, Yelp, Yellow Pages, Facebook, BBB, and 100+ more platforms to find where your business is listed — and where it's missing.

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Professional citation building — done for you

$599 $799
One-time payment · No recurring fees
  • 110+ directory submissions
  • 100% accurate NAP data on every listing
  • Manual verification on each platform
  • Duplicate listing suppression
  • Completion report within 4-6 weeks
  • Dedicated citation specialist
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  • All 110 premium directory submissions
  • 100% accurate NAP data on every listing
  • Manual verification & optimization
  • Duplicate listing suppression
  • Completion report within 4-6 weeks
  • Dedicated citation specialist
  • Boost local rankings with niche citations
Why premium citations matter: Niche & regional directories send unique trust signals to Google that major directories don't. Businesses with broader citation coverage consistently outrank competitors in the Local Pack.
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What Are Local Citations and Why Do They Matter for SEO?

A local citation is any online mention of your business's Name, Address, and Phone number (NAP) on a website, directory, or platform other than your own. Citations appear on business directories like Yelp, Yellow Pages, and BBB, on social platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn, on map services like Google Maps and Apple Maps, and on industry-specific sites like TripAdvisor, Zillow, or Healthgrades. Search engines — especially Google — use these citations as trust signals to verify that your business exists, is legitimate, and is located where it claims to be.

According to Moz's Local Search Ranking Factors, citation signals account for approximately 13% of the local pack algorithm. This includes citation volume (how many directories list you), NAP consistency (whether your business information matches across all sources), and citation quality (whether you're on authoritative, relevant platforms). Businesses with more consistent, higher-quality citations consistently outrank those with fewer or inconsistent citations in the Google Local Pack and Google Maps results.

Our free local SEO citation checker scans 110 of the most important directories, data aggregators, social platforms, maps, and review sites to show you exactly where your business is listed and where it's missing. Pro users can unlock our premium citation database — an additional 110 exclusive directories spanning niche business networks, regional directories, and specialized listing platforms. Combined, that's 220 directories total for the most comprehensive citation audit available. This gives you a clear action plan for building new citations and fixing existing ones — the foundation of any effective local SEO strategy.

220 Directories Across 9 Citation Categories

110 free directories checked instantly + 110 premium directories for Pro users — the most comprehensive citation audit available.

General Business Directories

25 directories

Yelp, Yellow Pages, BBB, Manta, Foursquare, and 20 more of the most authoritative general business listing platforms.

Maps & Navigation

8 platforms

Google Business Profile, Apple Maps, Bing Places, MapQuest, Waze, HERE WeGo, TomTom, and OpenStreetMap.

Social Media

8 platforms

Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X, Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok, and Nextdoor business presence.

Review Platforms

12 sites

TripAdvisor, Trustpilot, Angi, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack, Healthgrades, Avvo, and 5 more review sites.

Data Aggregators

6 sources

Factual, Neustar/Localeze, Acxiom, Infogroup — the data distributors that feed hundreds of smaller directories.

Industry-Specific

18 directories

Legal (FindLaw, Justia), Medical (ZocDoc, WebMD), Real Estate (Zillow, Realtor.com), Automotive, and more.

Local & Regional

15 directories

Patch, WhitePages, AnyWho, CitySquares, eLocal, and 10 more local business listing platforms.

Emerging & Niche

18 directories

Clutch, GoodFirms, Expertise.com, ThreeBestRated, Moz Local, BrightLocal, and 12 more.

Premium Citation Network

110 directories · PRO

Exclusive premium database: VyMaps, Cybo, ProvenExpert, Storeboard, MerchantCircle, and 105 more niche, regional, and specialty directories available only to Pro users.

How Does This Free Citation Checker Work?

1

Identify Your Business

Enter your business name, Google Maps URL, or Place ID. We use Google's Places API to pull your official business name, address, phone, website, and categories — ensuring accurate matching across all 110 directories.

2

Scan 110 Directories

Our engine sends parallel requests to all 110 directories simultaneously, checking search results and listing pages for your business name, phone number, and address. The entire scan takes 15-25 seconds.

3

Get Your Citation Report

See exactly which directories list your business and which ones don't. Pro users can run a premium scan across 110 additional directories for the deepest citation audit available. Export the report as CSV or JSON (PDF for Pro users).

Who Should Use a Local SEO Citation Checker?

Any business that wants to rank in Google's Local Pack needs consistent, widespread citations.

Local Businesses

Discover where your business is missing from key directories. Every missing citation is a missed opportunity for customers to find you. Run a citation check to identify gaps and start building your local SEO foundation.

SEO Agencies

Use our business citation checker during client onboarding to instantly identify citation gaps. The exportable report demonstrates concrete value and serves as a roadmap for your citation building campaign.

Multi-Location Brands

Franchises and chains need consistent citations for every location. Run our local citation checker for each store to ensure complete, accurate directory coverage across all markets.

Marketing Consultants

Quickly audit any client's citation profile to find opportunities. Our SEO citation checker provides data-driven evidence to support your local SEO recommendations and service proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Citation Checking

Everything you need to know about local SEO citations.

A local citation is any online mention of your business's Name, Address, and Phone number (NAP). Citations appear on business directories like Yelp and Yellow Pages, social platforms like Facebook, map services like Google Maps, review sites like TripAdvisor, and data aggregators like Neustar and Acxiom. They're a key ranking signal for Google's local search algorithm.

Enter your business name or Google Maps URL. We use Google's Places API to identify your business details (name, address, phone, website, categories), then scan 110 directories simultaneously using parallel web requests. The tool checks each directory for your business listing by matching your name, phone number, and address against search results and listing pages.

Yes — every registered user gets 1 free citation check per day with full results for General Business Directories (25 sites). The free check shows your score and category breakdown. Pro subscribers get unlimited daily checks with full results across all 110 directories in all 8 categories, plus PDF export with optional white-label branding.

We scan 110 directories across 8 categories: General Business Directories (25), Maps & Navigation (8), Social Media (8), Review Platforms (12), Data Aggregators (6), Industry-Specific (18), Local & Regional (15), and Emerging & Niche (18). These cover all the major citation sources that matter for local SEO.

Citations are one of the top local SEO ranking factors. According to Moz's Local Search Ranking Factors study, citation signals account for approximately 13% of the local pack ranking algorithm. Consistent, high-quality citations help search engines verify your business's existence, legitimacy, and location — directly impacting your visibility in Google Maps and local search results.

A score of 70+ means your business has strong directory coverage. Scores between 40-69 indicate moderate coverage with room for improvement. Below 40 means significant citation gaps that are likely hurting your local rankings. The average local business is listed on only 30-40% of major directories, so most businesses have significant room to grow.

The entire scan takes 15-25 seconds. We use parallel HTTP requests to check all 110 directories simultaneously, making the process extremely fast compared to manually searching each directory individually.

Use the results to build citations on directories where your business is missing. Focus first on high-authority platforms (Google, Yelp, Yellow Pages, BBB, Facebook) and data aggregators (Neustar, Acxiom, Factual). Also use our NAP Consistency Checker to verify your business information matches across all existing citations. Alternatively, you can order our professional citation building service to have all 110+ citations done for you.

Yes. All users can export results as CSV or JSON. Pro subscribers can also export a branded PDF report — perfect for client presentations or internal documentation. Pro users with white-label settings configured can add their own company logo, brand colors, and contact info to the PDF.

This tool focuses on citation presence — whether your business is listed or not on each directory. For NAP accuracy checking, use our dedicated NAP Consistency Checker tool, which compares your website's NAP data against your Google Business Profile with 30+ automated checks.

Check Your Local Citations Now — It's Free

Run a free local citation check across 110 directories — plus unlock 110 premium directories with Pro. Then use our 310+ point SEO audit, GBP audit tool, NAP consistency checker, image geo-tagging tool, LocalBusiness schema generator, or SEO comparison tool for a complete local SEO analysis.