Google Test Annotations in Search Console Performance Data

Google Tests Native Annotations in Search Console

Google quietly exploring a new capability in Search Console that might revolutionise SEOs and website owners—the ability to put bespoke annotations from inside performance reports—Google Seen by SEO expert Fred Bobet and posted by Barry Schwartz on Search Engine Roundtable, this update features a “Add annotation” option rising above the performance graph.
Fred Bobet spotted this several days ago and posted a screenshot of this on X:

 

After click on annotation:

 

How annotations support tracking of important SEO events?

Users of this feature can enter hand notes linked to particular dates on their Search Console data. Site owners might note, for instance, the day a significant content update took place, a core update came out, or a marketing campaign started. These notes then show up on the chart as symbols, adding extra background for changes in performance over time.

 

Feature Access and Early Testing Insights

The annotation tool seems to be in a limited testing stage right now and not very accessible. Those having access may enter their note by clicking the “Add annotation” button or by right-click on a performance chart. Without depending on other spreadsheets or technologies, each annotation including the date and a brief description helps users and teams better understand data volatility.

Bridging a Long-Standing Usability Gap

More widely scaled out, this native annotation option would close a long-standing usability gap in Search Console. Especially during times of turbulence, it simplifies performance monitoring and offers much-needed background for examining SEO patterns and website behaviour.

A Step Forward in Google’s Webmaster Tools

As Google keeps refining its webmaster tools, this function could greatly help digital experts grasp and handle their site data.

 

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