This guide explains what the GBP Audit quota is, why you may see an error when running an audit, and how to top up your quota so you can get back to work.
🔍 What the GBP Audit Quota Error Means
Every Search Atlas plan includes a set number of Google Business Profile (GBP) audits you can run in each billing cycle. This number is your audit quota. Each time you generate a new GBP Audit report, one audit is deducted from that quota.
If you see an error when starting a GBP Audit that mentions your quota, running out of audits, or being out of points, it means you have used all the audits available on your plan for the current billing cycle. The audit did not run, and your existing reports have not changed.
Good to know: GBP Audits draw from a dedicated per-plan audit quota. Running audits does not reduce the Local SEO Points or heatmap credits available for your other tools.
📊 How to Check Your Remaining Audit Quota
To see how many audits you have left in your billing cycle:
- Click your avatar in the top-right corner of the platform.
- Select Billing.
- Open the Plans & Top-ups tab.
- Review the quota details to see how many GBP audits remain for this cycle.
💳 How to Top Up Your GBP Audit Quota
Yes, there is a way to top up. If you run out of audits before your quota resets, you can purchase additional audits in a few steps:
- Click your avatar in the top-right corner of the platform.
- Select Billing.
- Open the Plans & Top-ups tab.
- Choose a top-up option that includes GBP audits and complete the checkout.
- Return to the GBP Audit tool and run your audit again.
If you do not have a payment method saved yet, use the Add Payment Method button on the same tab before purchasing your top-up.
Have a promo code? Use the Redeem Promo Code option in the Billing section to add extra quota to your account at no cost.
If you regularly run out of audits, upgrading to a higher plan gives you a larger included audit quota every billing cycle.
♻️ When Your Quota Resets
Your audit quota refreshes automatically at the start of each new billing cycle. If you prefer not to top up, simply wait for the reset and run your audit then. Audits that never started because of the quota error did not consume any of your quota.
🚫 If the Error Is Not Quota-Related
Not every GBP Audit error means you are out of quota. The platform shows a distinct message for quota exhaustion, separate from other failure types. If your error mentions something else, such as an invalid Business Profile, a connection problem, or a data issue, try these quick checks:
- Confirm the Google Business Profile you are auditing is live and publicly visible.
- Double-check the business name and location details you entered.
- Refresh the page and run the audit again.
- Verify your account and billing are active in the Billing section.
If the audit still fails after these checks, reach out using the chat option below and include the name of the business you were auditing so we can investigate faster.
💬 Still Need 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.