🔍 What Are Search Atlas Credits?
Search Atlas uses a credit system called Hyperdrive Credits. These are the platform's internal currency used to power specific actions such as submitting local citations and publishing press releases. Hyperdrive Credits are separate from your core subscription and are purchased only when you need them.
💰 How Much Do Credits Cost?
Hyperdrive Credits are sold in bundles; check your account billing page for current bundle pricing. Each bundle gives you a set number of credits that can be applied across supported features in the platform.
🔄 How Does Billing Work? Is It a Recurring Charge?
Hyperdrive Credits use a top-up billing model — they are not a recurring monthly fee. You purchase credits when your balance runs low or when you need them for a specific task. You will never be automatically charged for credits on a schedule. This gives you full control over your spend.
- Credits do not expire on a monthly cycle.
- There is no automatic renewal for credit bundles.
- You purchase additional bundles manually as needed.
📋 What Are Credits Used For?
Hyperdrive Credits are consumed when you use the following platform features:
- Local Citations — Submitting your business information to online directories. Access this feature via Left sidebar → Local → Local Citations.
- Press Releases — Publishing and distributing press releases through Search Atlas.
🗂️ How Many Directories Are Available for Local Citations?
Search Atlas provides access to thousands of directories through its Local Citations feature. The exact live count may update as new directories are added to the network. For the most current directory count, visit Left sidebar → Local → Local Citations inside the platform, where the full list of available directories is displayed before submission.
📰 How Much Do Press Releases Cost?
Press releases are powered by Hyperdrive Credits. The credit cost per press release depends on the distribution package or options selected at the time of submission. When you initiate a press release inside the platform, the credit cost for your chosen options will be shown clearly before you confirm. This ensures full transparency with no surprises.
Key points about press release pricing:
- Credit cost is displayed before you submit, so you can review and confirm.
- Different distribution tiers or add-ons may consume different amounts of credits.
- All costs are deducted from your existing Hyperdrive Credits balance.
✅ What Is Included With My Subscription vs. What Requires Credits?
Your Search Atlas subscription includes access to the core suite of SEO tools at no additional credit cost. These include:
- Site Explorer — Accessible via Left sidebar → Site Metrics (Site Explorer), including Keyword Magic, Rank Tracker, and Keyword Gap tools.
- Local overview and management tools — Accessible via Left sidebar → Local → GBP Projects, including Overview, Media Library, My Tasks, Posts, and Reviews.
Features that require Hyperdrive Credits are those that involve third-party distribution or submission at scale, specifically:
- Local Citation submissions (Left sidebar → Local → Local Citations)
- Press Release distribution
📦 How Do I Purchase More Hyperdrive Credits?
- Log in to your Search Atlas account.
- Navigate to your account billing or credits section.
- Select the credit bundle you wish to purchase.
- Complete the one-time payment shown for your chosen bundle.
- Credits are added to your balance immediately after purchase.
❓ Quick Reference Summary
- Credit type: Hyperdrive Credits
- Cost per credit: $0.99 USD (one-time top-up); optional recurring top-up of 120 credits per month
- Billing model: Top-up only — no recurring charge
- Used for: Local Citations and Press Releases
- Subscription tools: Site Explorer, Rank Tracker, Keyword Magic, Keyword Gap, Local Overview, Posts, Reviews, Media Library, My Tasks — all included at no extra credit cost
- Press release cost: Displayed in-platform before submission
- Directory count: Viewable live inside Left sidebar → Local → Local Citations
If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.