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Chrome extension

See Google search results from any country

Instantly change your search location and analyze region-specific SERPs — without proxies, VPNs, or changing your real IP.

100% free, open-source, and community-driven.

Search Location Changer interface

See it in action

Watch how it works

Watch how easy it is to change your search location and analyze international search results in seconds.

What it does

Analyze international SERPs with ease

Search Location Changer changes the Google search location without changing your real IP or physical location. It works seamlessly via a Chrome extension popup. Your default SERP tab stays unchanged — the extension opens a new tab with results tailored to your selected country or region.

Note: this is not a VPN, but a lightweight, purpose-built search-location-changer designed for accuracy.

Reliable localized SERPs

Changes the Google search location parameters without affecting your real IP or physical location.

Seamless experience

Works natively via a lightweight Chrome extension popup, opening results in a non-disruptive fresh tab.

Use cases

Built for professionals

Local SEO specialists

Check GBP rankings and map packs from any city without proxies.

Multi-location businesses

Monitor 10+ local locations across service areas instantly.

Digital agencies

Audit client performance in target markets — restaurants, auto services, home services.

SEO researchers

Analyze geo-specific ranking factors and local search signals.

Digital marketers

See trending topics and research what ranks in different countries.

Curious users

Explore localized search results effortlessly.

Perfect for local SEO: check rankings from any city

  • Simulate 'service + city' searches from target locations to see your GBP in map packs.
  • Spot ranking issues from inconsistent citations, stale reviews, or weak social signals.
  • Monitor multi-location performance across 10+ GBPs without travel or complex setups.
  • Ideal for agencies optimizing local businesses in competitive markets.
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Local SEO features

How it works

Four steps to localized results

01

Install

Add the Chrome extension to your browser.

02

Click

Open the extension icon in the toolbar.

03

Select

Choose a country, language, and region.

04

Search

Run a Google search directly in the popup.

Open-source and privacy

Search Location Changer is 100% open-source. The code is public, auditable, and developers are welcome to fork, review, and contribute.

We do not collect unnecessary personal data. The extension only modifies your Google search location signals for SERPs — and nothing else.

View repository on GitHub

Support and feedback

We actively maintain the project through the open-source community. If you find a bug or have ideas for new features, we'd love to hear from you.

Found a bug? Open an issue on GitHub to let us know.

Report issues on GitHub

Questions

Does this change my real IP or location?

No. It only safely modifies the search location parameters sent to Google for that specific query. Your real IP and device location stay exactly the same.

Does it work for other search engines?

Currently, it is optimized specifically for Google search results to provide the most accurate region representations.

Is it free?

Yes, it is completely free to use and 100% open-source.

Is it safe to use?

Absolutely. The codebase is transparent and fully auditable on GitHub. We don't track your browsing history or collect personal data.

How does it handle languages in multi-language regions?

You can easily select both the country and the language/region settings within the extension to ensure you get precisely the localized language results you need.

Get started

Start changing your search location

Analyze international search results for free with our open-source tool, built specifically for SEOs, researchers, and content creators.