🔍 Overview
Some customers notice their Keyword Rank Tracker (KRT) quota appears fully consumed well before the end of a billing cycle — even when the number of tracked keywords seems low. This is a known issue caused by stale cached counters that can temporarily inflate your displayed usage. In some cases, the counter may even show more keywords consumed than your plan allows (for example, 6/5). Rest assured, this is a display and sync issue — not a sign that keywords are being tracked without your knowledge.
⚙️ How Rank Tracker Quota Works
Your Rank Tracker quota represents the total number of keywords you can actively track across all projects in a billing cycle. Each keyword added to a tracking project counts toward this limit. The platform updates these counters in real time; however, under certain conditions, cached counter values can fall out of sync with your actual tracked keyword count, making usage appear higher than it really is.
Common situations that can trigger inflated quota readings include:
- Adding and then removing keywords from a project in quick succession
- Duplicating or restructuring projects
- Importing large keyword lists in bulk
- A temporary sync delay between the quota counter and the actual tracking state
🛠️ Steps to Diagnose Your Actual Usage
- In the left sidebar, navigate to Keywords → Rank Tracker (Keyword Rank Tracker).
- Open each active project and count the keywords currently set to active tracking. Paused or deleted keywords should not count toward your quota.
- Compare the total across all projects to the quota shown on your plan. If the numbers do not match, a cached counter is likely the cause.
- Check whether any projects were recently duplicated, restructured, or bulk-imported — these actions are most commonly associated with counter inflation.
✅ How to Fix an Inflated Quota Counter
If your displayed usage does not match your actual tracked keyword count, follow these steps to trigger a counter refresh:
- Navigate to Keywords → Rank Tracker (Keyword Rank Tracker) in the left sidebar.
- Open the affected project and remove any keywords you no longer need to track. Even removing one keyword and saving the project can prompt the system to recalculate the counter.
- Wait up to 15 minutes for the quota display to refresh and reflect the corrected count.
- If the counter still appears incorrect after 15 minutes, try adding a single new keyword and then removing it to force another recalculation cycle.
- Refresh your browser and check the quota display again.
In most cases, this process brings the displayed quota back in line with your actual usage.
💡 Tips to Avoid Quota Issues Going Forward
- Audit your projects regularly. Remove keywords you are no longer actively monitoring to keep your count accurate and free up quota space.
- Avoid rapid bulk changes. Adding or deleting large numbers of keywords in quick succession increases the chance of a counter sync delay.
- Use one project per domain where possible. Consolidating tracking into fewer projects reduces the risk of duplicate counting.
- Check quota before importing. Before a large keyword import, confirm you have enough remaining quota to avoid hitting the limit mid-import.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be charged extra if my counter shows over-consumption?
No. The inflated counter is a display issue caused by stale cached data. You will not be billed for keywords beyond what your plan allows.
My counter shows more than my plan limit (e.g., 6/5). Is that possible?
This is a known display anomaly. The counter can temporarily exceed your plan limit due to a caching bug. Follow the steps above to reset it. Your actual tracked keywords are still governed by your plan limit.
How long does a quota counter reset take?
Counter recalculations typically complete within 5–15 minutes after a keyword is added or removed from a project.
Can I get quota restored if I lost tracking due to this issue?
If you believe the bug caused you to lose access to keyword tracking for a significant period, our support team can review your account and assist. 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.