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Missing GSC data — common causes

Common causes of empty or incomplete Google Search Console data in RankWatch: OAuth, wrong property, sync lag, filters, or permissions.

Empty Search Console dashboards are usually connection, property, sync, or filter issues — not missing RankWatch rankings.

What it is

A checklist when GSC Overview / Keywords / Pages / Paths show no rows or unexpectedly low metrics.

Common causes

  1. Not connected — Google OAuth never completed for the project (connect GSC).
  2. Wrong property — Domain vs URL-prefix mismatch, or a property for a different site (choose properties).
  3. First sync / backfill still running — Short window unlocks first; history fills later.
  4. Google permission gaps — The Google user lacks access to that Search Console property.
  5. Filters — Country/device/date filters hide the data you expect.
  6. OAuth revoked — User revoked RankWatch in Google Account permissions; reconnect from Settings.
  7. Role cannot see GSC — Workspace role missing GSC read permissions.

Where to check

  • Project Search Console → Settings (property name, connection status)
  • Overview date range and country/device filters
  • Google Search Console directly for the same property (sanity check)

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