SEOquake parameters are the core metrics that make this popular SEO toolbar so useful, because they turn any page or SERP into a mini SEO report in your browser. This blog walks through what those parameters are, how they’re organized, and how to use them safely and smartly.
What Are SEOquake Parameters?
In SEOquake, a “parameter” is simply any metric the extension can show you about a page or domain (for example, Semrush Rank, indexed pages, or internal links). These parameters appear in places like the SEObar at the top of your browser, the SERP overlay under each Google result, and in detailed reports.
SEOquake pulls these metrics from multiple data sources, including Semrush’s own database, search engines (Google, Bing, Yahoo, Baidu), and third‑party services such as Alexa (historically). Together, these parameters help you quickly judge how authoritative, visible, and well‑optimized a page or site is without opening separate tools or doing manual searches.
Types of SEO Parameters
SEOquake parameters fall into two broad types: value metrics and link‑style metrics. Understanding this distinction makes it easier to read the toolbar and know what is just “info” versus what opens a deeper report.
- Parameter‑Values: These show a numeric or categorical value, such as Semrush Rank, estimated traffic, Alexa Rank, or the number of indexed pages. You glance at these to gauge size, popularity, and organic visibility (for example, low Semrush Rank plus high traffic usually indicates a strong site).
- Parameter‑Links: These are clickable elements that send you to an external page, such as a Whois lookup, a full backlink report, or a search engine results page showing indexed pages. They act as shortcuts into deeper analysis tools so you are never more than one click away from expanded data.
SEOquake also lets you decide where each parameter appears: in the SEObar, in SERP overlays, or across all internal reports, so you can focus only on metrics that matter for your workflow.
Breakdown of SEOquake Parameters
Different parameters focus on different aspects of SEO: domain authority, indexation, traffic, links, and on‑page factors. Here is a practical breakdown of commonly used groups.
Domain and Visibility Metrics
These parameters tell you how strong and visible a domain is overall.
- Semrush Rank: A proprietary ranking based on estimated organic traffic from Google’s top 100 results; the lower the value, the stronger the domain’s organic presence.
- Semrush Traffic & Traffic Price: Estimated monthly organic visits and the equivalent value in pay‑per‑click terms, indicating both volume and commercial value of traffic.
- Alexa Rank (historical): A popularity ranking based on traffic estimates, historically used to compare sites but now less central as Alexa has been discontinued.
Indexation and Presence Metrics
Index metrics show how thoroughly search engines cover a website.
- Google/Bing/Yahoo/Baidu Index: The number of pages from a site that are indexed in each search engine, retrieved by querying those engines directly.
- Cache/Version Links: Quick links to see the cached copy of a page or its history, useful for checking how recently a page was crawled and whether updates are visible.
Link and Structural Metrics
Backlinks and internal links are critical ranking signals, and SEOquake exposes them quickly.
- Backlink‑related links: Shortcuts to Semrush’s backlink analytics or other linked tools, where you can analyze referring domains, anchor text, and link toxicity in detail.
- Internal/External Links count: Shows how many links on the current page point internally versus externally, helping you spot thin internal linking or excessive outbound linking.
On‑Page and Technical Parameters
In addition to high‑level metrics, SEOquake includes reports that examine page‑level optimization.
- SEO Audit report: A built‑in audit that checks meta tags, headings, URL structure, canonical tags, and basic technical items like mobile‑friendliness.
- Keyword Density report: A report that lists the most frequently used words and phrases, allowing you to detect keyword stuffing or opportunities to better align with a target query.
You can enable all parameters or only a curated set, and even create custom parameters when you need niche metrics from specific endpoints.
Checking the Source of a Parameter
Every parameter in SEOquake ultimately comes from a data source such as Semrush, a search engine, or a third‑party service, and you can inspect that source with a single click. When you click the numeric value or icon for a given parameter in the SEObar, SERP overlay, or panel, SEOquake redirects you to the original data page or API‑backed report.
For example, clicking on an index count can send you to a live Google or Bing results page showing all indexed pages for that domain, while clicking on backlink metrics opens a Semrush report with detailed link data. This transparency helps you validate numbers, understand how fresh they are, and see the raw context behind each metric instead of relying solely on a summarized toolbar value.
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Important Note on Parameter Usage
Because SEOquake sends many automated queries in the background, using too many parameters too aggressively can trigger rate limits or temporary restrictions from search engines. For instance, if you have every metric enabled on SERPs and rapidly paginate through results, Google or other engines may detect unusual activity and require captchas or temporarily block requests.
To stay safe, limit the number of active parameters, especially on SERP overlays, and avoid running bulk checks at high speed; SEOquake’s own documentation recommends reducing the parameter set if you experience errors or bans. You can also customize which parameters appear for each search engine and in each tool, so you only query metrics that directly support your current task (like outreach, content audits, or competitive research). Used this way, SEOquake becomes a reliable, fast, and low‑risk companion for everyday SEO analysis.
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