Monitor Discover traffic performance using the Search Console Discover report.
- Monitor Discover traffic performance using the Search Console Discover report3 cited sources1 category
Save for later 0
Use × to move an item here. You can restore it when you’re ready.
Your checks and saved items stay in this browser. Nothing is submitted.
Why this matters
Tracking impressions, clicks, and CTR in Discover helps understand content relevancy and user engagement.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Sign in to Google Search Console.
- Navigate to the Discover performance report section.
- Analyze impressions, clicks, CTR, and traffic trends.
- Identify content driving Discover traffic.
- Adjust content and SEO strategies based on insights.
Watch for
Ignoring Discover data may miss early signs of content or traffic issues.
Definition of done
Regular reports indicate traffic changes and identify best performing Discover content.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.