Quick intro: Local Guides Ranking
localguides-ranking.com has been around for almost a year. It started as a vacation brainwave: we wanted a way to see how we compare with other Google Local Guides. The first prototype went live in about 24 hours, and we’ve been improving it ever since.
We’re a tiny team of two, running this project on the side. That’s why new features don’t always land as fast as we’d like. Data collection is also tricky: the site is not monetized, Google doesn’t provide an easy public interface for profile data, and our server capacity is limited. We have plenty of new profiles in the pipeline, but to keep the platform stable we add them gradually and in small batches.
Long term, we’d love to get API access from Google to publicly available profile data. Until then, Local Guides Ranking remains what it has always been: a passion project.
Why a blog now?
The site has received amazing community feedback – thank you! But we lacked a clear channel to communicate updates, context, and our roadmap. That’s what this blog is for.
- Expect release notes, behind-the-scenes insights, and FAQs.
- Comments are on our roadmap and will be added in a future iteration.
- Until then, please send feedback & ideas to info@localguides-ranking.com
What’s in it for you?
- Transparency & motivation: Compare your progress with other Local Guides.
- Goal setting: Spot trends and find levers to increase your impact.
- Community discovery: Explore profiles, rankings, and inspiration.
Current stats (as of Aug 15, 2025)
- ~46,000 profiles on the site
- 1.7 billion total photo views
- 150.64 million total photos
- 1.21 million places added (total)
- 790.9 thousand roads added (total)
- 1M+ page visits in the first year
See more live stats on our Insights page.
How you can help
- Email us your feedback, ideas, and bug reports.
- Share the site with your Local Guides community and everywhere else.
- Bear with us as we roll out profiles/features in stages to keep things stable.
Thanks for being part of this journey.
