Google Search Console adds export functionality to 24-hour performance view
Search Console updates 24-hour performance reports with data export capabilities, responding to user feedback for granular analysis.
Google Search Central announced yesterday an update to their Search Console 24-hour performance view, adding export functionality for hourly data analysis. This enhancement comes as a response to user feedback following last month's introduction of the 24-hour view feature.
According to Peter Rota, an Elite SEO Specialist responding to the announcement, users have consistently requested extended data access: "Just give us access to 24 months of data, that's all we ask," highlighting the ongoing demand for comprehensive data analysis capabilities.
Technical professionals have raised specific implementation requests. Brodie Clark, an Independent SEO Consultant, suggested expanding the functionality: "Would be awesome if you could view hourly traffic over 1-3 days (not just 24 hrs) and then export - so you could see a trend for exactly the moment a drop/increase occurred. Hourly for only 24 hrs isn't overly useful on its own."
The technical community has shown particular interest in data integration possibilities. A significant focus has been placed on BigQuery integration, with users requesting reduced data delays. According to Mario Palencia Marco, there are calls to "at least reduce the current 3-day SC-BQ data delay to 1 day."
User response has highlighted practical applications. Louis Smith, an eCommerce SEO specialist, noted the impact on workflow patterns: "Every SEO's addiction of checking Search console just got worse... Other half -> 'Why are you not watching the film?' SEO -> 'Just checking impression of a keyword over the last 60 mins.'"
The enhancement enables several technical capabilities:
- Hourly data export for the previous 24 hours
- Granular analysis of performance metrics
- Detailed examination of specific timeframes
- Enhanced data processing for immediate analysis
Mohammad Shakil, SEO Manager at Honasa Consumer, emphasized the need for comparative analysis: "A 24-hour comparison feature should be provided, as it is beneficial for data analysis and facilitates day-to-day comparison of hourly trends."
This update represents a technical response to user requirements, focusing on data accessibility and analysis capabilities. The export functionality addresses a key user need identified through community feedback following the initial 24-hour view release.
The development indicates an ongoing evolution in Search Console's data presentation capabilities, with users continuing to request additional features such as extended historical data access and enhanced comparison tools. The platform's response to user feedback demonstrates a focus on technical utility and practical application in search analysis workflows.
Search Console users can access this new export functionality through the performance reports interface, enabling detailed hourly data analysis for the previous 24-hour period. The feature maintains compatibility with existing analysis tools while providing enhanced data granularity for technical analysis.