If you work with multiple websites in Google Search Console, you’ve likely encountered the frustration of having numerous tabs open, all simply titled the name of the page you’re on … “Performance”, “Sitemaps”, “Breadcrumbs”, etc. This can make navigating between different properties a time-consuming and error-prone task.
One simple GSC optimization would make my life MUCH easier. Just change the Title tags so when I hover over the tab it shows the site.
@dannysullivan.bsky.social @searchliaison.bsky.social @methode.bsky.social @johnmu.com
#google #search #gsc
— AJ Kohn (@ajkohn.bsky.social) January 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Search Console Tab Renamer Chrome extension solves this common problem by automatically renaming your Search Console tabs to include the property domain name.
What Does It Do?
Search Console Tab Renamer is a lightweight Chrome extension that automatically modifies your Google Search Console tab titles to include the domain name of the property you’re viewing.
For example, instead of seeing multiple tabs labeled “Performance,” you’ll see descriptive titles like:
- “Performance – example.com”
- “Performance – blog.example.com”
- “Performance – store.example.com”
Key Features
- Automatic Tab Renaming: The extension automatically detects and renames Search Console tabs as you open them.
- Real-Time Updates: Tab titles update instantly as you navigate between different properties and sections.
- Multi-Account Support: Works seamlessly across multiple Google accounts and Search Console properties.
- No Configuration Required: Install and forget – the extension works right out of the box.
- Privacy-Focused: No data collection, no external services, and no analytics.
Use Cases
For Agency SEOs
If you manage multiple client websites, this extension is invaluable. Instead of clicking through numerous identical “Search Console” tabs to find the right client, you’ll immediately see which tab belongs to which client’s property. This is especially useful during:
- Client reporting sessions
- Performance comparisons across multiple sites
- Bulk issue investigation
- Client meetings where you need to quickly switch between properties
For In-House SEO Teams
For companies managing multiple domains, subdomains, or international versions of their website, the extension helps:
- Track performance across different market versions
- Monitor multiple subdomains simultaneously
- Compare metrics between staging and production environments
- Manage multiple brand properties efficiently
For Web Developers
When debugging issues or implementing technical SEO changes, developers can benefit from:
- Easy identification of development, staging, and production environments
- Quick navigation between different subdomains during testing
- Efficient monitoring of multiple properties during migrations or updates
Technical Benefits
Time Savings
- Eliminate the need to click into each tab to identify the property
- Reduce the likelihood of working on the wrong property
- Quick identification of relevant tabs during meetings or presentations
Error Prevention
- Clearly distinguish between similar domains (e.g., .com vs .co.uk)
- Prevent accidental modifications to the wrong property
- Easily spot when you’re working on development vs. production properties
Workflow Optimization
- Organize your browser windows by client or project
- Maintain better context when switching between tasks
- Improve productivity during multi-property analysis
Installation and Usage
Installation
- Visit the Chrome Web Store
- Search for “Search Console Tab Renamer”
- Click “Add to Chrome”
- Grant the necessary permissions
Required Permissions Explained
- Tabs Permission: Needed to modify tab titles
- Scripting Permission: Required to detect and extract domain names
- WebNavigation Permission: Ensures reliable updates during navigation
- Host Permission: Limited to Search Console URLs only
Usage
The extension works automatically – no configuration needed. Simply:
- Open Google Search Console
- Navigate to any property
- Watch as your tab titles update automatically
Privacy and Security
- No data collection or transmission
- Works entirely within your browser
- No external dependencies
- Open source code available for review
Best Practices for Use
Organization Tips
- Group-related properties in separate windows
- Use Chrome profiles for different clients or projects
- Combine with browser bookmarks for enhanced workflow
Productivity Enhancement
- Use keyboard shortcuts to switch between renamed tabs
- Set up regular monitoring dashboards with multiple properties
- Create client-specific windows for reporting sessions
Conclusion
Search Console Tab Renamer is a simple but powerful tool that significantly improves the workflow for anyone managing multiple properties in Google Search Console. By providing clear, immediate identification of Search Console tabs, it saves time, reduces errors, and enhances productivity for SEO professionals, developers, and digital marketers.
Whether you’re an agency managing dozens of clients, an in-house team handling multiple properties, or a developer working across various environments, this extension streamlines your Search Console experience and helps you work more efficiently.
Future Updates
We’re committed to maintaining and improving the extension based on user feedback. Future updates may include:
- Customizable naming formats
- Additional property information in titles
- Integration with other Google tools
- Enhanced organization features
