📋 Overview
Every Search Atlas plan includes a set number of article credits per billing cycle. If you exhaust your quota before the cycle resets — even on the highest-tier plan — you can purchase additional credits at any time without upgrading or waiting for renewal.
🔍 What Counts as an Article Credit?
Article credits are consumed when you generate content using the AI writing tools inside the Content section of Search Atlas. This includes:
- Full article generation via the SEO Content Assistant
- Content created through AI Content Templates
- Articles produced from the Content Planner
Tools such as On-Page Audit, Topical Maps, Scholar, and Meta Generator do not consume article credits.
⚙️ How to Purchase Additional Article Credits
- Log in to your Search Atlas account.
- Click your account name or avatar in the top-right corner of the platform.
- Select Billing or Manage Subscription from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll to the Add-ons or Extra Credits section.
- Choose the article credit pack that fits your needs and click Purchase.
- Confirm your payment details and complete the checkout.
Your new credits are added to your account immediately after the transaction is confirmed. You can return to Left sidebar → Content → Content Genius (What are we writing today?) (or any AI content tool) and resume generating articles right away.
💡 Tips to Manage Your Article Credits
- Check your remaining credits at any time from the Billing or Usage section of your account settings.
- Plan ahead — if you regularly exhaust your quota, consider purchasing a credit top-up before you run out to avoid workflow interruptions.
- Credits reset monthly on your billing renewal date. Check your Billing or Usage page for the current rollover terms on any purchased add-on credits.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
I'm on the largest plan. Why did I run out of credits?
Even the highest-tier plan has a defined monthly article credit limit. Heavy usage — such as running large content campaigns — can exhaust that quota before the month ends. Purchasing an add-on credit pack is the quickest way to continue without changing your plan.
Will my monthly credits still reset on my renewal date?
Yes. Your standard plan credits reset as normal on your billing date. Any purchased add-on credits remain in your account and are used after your monthly allocation runs out.
Can I buy credits for a future month in advance?
Add-on credits are applied to your account immediately upon purchase. Check your Billing or Usage page for the current terms on how long purchased credits remain valid.
🆘 Need More Help?
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.