EBS Content Metrics for Google Search Console is a lightweight analytics plugin that allows WordPress administrators to view search performance data directly within the admin panel.
The plugin retrieves page-level performance metrics such as clicks and impressions from Google Search Console and displays them in a structured and filterable table.
It is designed for content creators, SEO specialists, and site owners who want to analyze content performance without leaving the WordPress dashboard.
Main features:
- Retrieve Google Search Console data using a secure service account
- View clicks and impressions per post and page
- Analyze performance across multiple time periods (6 months, 12 months, 16 months)
- Filter and search content by title or URL
- Sort data by clicks or impressions
- Bulk actions for managing content
- Lightweight JSON-based storage system (no database load)
- Fast and responsive admin interface
This plugin does NOT track visitors and does NOT send any data to the plugin author.
How It Works
The plugin connects to Google Search Console API and retrieves performance data for your website.
- It fetches data for published posts and pages
- It matches URLs with your WordPress content
- It aggregates clicks and impressions
- It stores results in a local JSON file (
ebs-stats-db.json) - It displays the results inside the admin panel
Data is only fetched when the administrator manually triggers synchronization.
External Services
This plugin connects to Google services to retrieve Google Search Console performance data.
Service used:
Google Search Console API and Google OAuth 2.0 token endpoint
What the service is used for:
The plugin uses the Google Search Console API to retrieve page-level search performance data such as clicks and impressions for WordPress posts and pages.
What data is sent:
- The site URL
- A signed service account authentication request (JWT)
When data is sent:
Only when the administrator clicks the “Sync Data” button.
What data is received:
- Page URLs
- Click counts
- Impression counts
Permissions:
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/webmasters.readonly
Service provider:
Google LLC
Terms of Service:
https://policies.google.com/terms
Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Screenshots
Main Dashboard: A professional and organized overview showing Google Search Console performance data for all content.
Custom View Limits: Flexible pagination options allowing you to view 20, 50, 100, or all records on a single page.
Historical Data Selection: Easily filter your search performance metrics across 6, 12, or 16-month time periods.
Advanced Filtering & Thresholds: Powerful tools to set performance targets and find specific content via search.