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What's Actually Included in Mangools
Mangools is a bundle of five SEO tools under one subscription: KWFinder (keyword research), SERPChecker (SERP analysis), SERPWatcher (rank tracking), LinkMiner (backlink analysis), and SiteProfiler (domain overview). KWFinder is the flagship and the reason most people sign up — but the other four cover the rest of a basic SEO workflow without buying separate tools.
Keyword difficulty scores calibrated for realistic targets
KWFinder's KD algorithm is tuned to identify keywords a site with modest authority can actually rank for — in testing, KD-under-30 keywords were rankable within 3-6 months for newer sites, more actionable than pricier tools for this specific job.
Getting Started: Account Setup
Go to mangools.com and start the 10-day free trial — full access to all five tools, no credit card required. The dashboard lists all five tools in the left nav; each opens as its own workspace.
KWFinder: Keyword Research
How to Find Keyword Opportunities
- Click KWFinder in the nav
- Enter a seed keyword and select your target country
- Review the results table: search volume, trend, CPC, and Keyword Difficulty (KD) score from 0-100
- Use the SERP preview panel (right side) to see the actual ranking pages for each keyword side-by-side with the data
- Filter by KD range (e.g., under 30) to surface realistic opportunities for your site's current authority level
The related-keywords panel below the main results is where most of the actual opportunities live — broad seed keywords are usually too competitive, while their long-tail variations often have workable KD scores.
SERPChecker: Competitor Analysis
How to Analyze a SERP
- Click SERPChecker in the nav, or click through from a KWFinder result
- Enter the keyword — SERPChecker returns the top 20 ranking pages
- Review DA, PA, Citation Flow, and Trust Flow for each result
- Look for the color-coded weakness indicators — these flag ranking pages with low authority that a new page could realistically outrank
Target keywords where at least 2-3 of the top 10 results have weak authority
If every result on page one has high DA/PA, the keyword is a poor target regardless of what KWFinder's KD score suggests. SERPChecker's weakness flags are the real-world validation step.
SERPWatcher: Rank Tracking
How to Track a Keyword
- Click SERPWatcher in the nav, then Add Domain
- Enter your domain and the keywords you want tracked
- Select tracking frequency and device (desktop/mobile)
- Rankings update automatically — check the dashboard weekly to see movement and identify which content is climbing or slipping
Add keywords to SERPWatcher as soon as you publish new content targeting them — early tracking data shows you whether a page needs more optimization within weeks rather than guessing months later.
LinkMiner: Backlink Analysis
How to Check Backlinks
- Click LinkMiner in the nav
- Enter your domain or a competitor's domain
- Review the backlink list, sorted by link strength
- Use the "Lost backlinks" filter to spot links you've recently lost and may want to recover
LinkMiner's database is smaller than Ahrefs — treat it as a quick check tool for spotting your own strongest links or a competitor's most obvious link sources, not a replacement for deep link-building research.
Full Workflow: New Keyword to Tracked Ranking
Here's the workflow that turns a raw keyword idea into a monitored, ranking page:
Find candidates in KWFinder
Enter a seed keyword, filter to KD under 30-40 depending on your site's authority, and shortlist 5-10 candidates.
Validate with SERPChecker
Check each shortlisted keyword's actual SERP for weak-authority pages you could realistically outrank.
Write and publish content targeting your validated keyword
Use the common headings and content gaps you noticed in SERPChecker's competitor breakdown as your outline.
Add the keyword to SERPWatcher immediately after publishing
Track ranking movement from day one rather than checking back in months later with no baseline data.
Mangools Pricing 2026
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $29/mo (annual) | 100 keyword lookups/day, all 5 tools |
| Basic | $49/mo (annual) | More lookups, tracked domains |
| Agency | $129/mo (annual) | 1,500 lookups/day, white-label reports, unlimited users |
Start the 10-day free trial — full access to all five tools, no credit card required.
Common Beginner Mistakes
- Only using KWFinder. The subscription includes four other tools that cover the rest of a basic SEO workflow — skipping them means paying for capability you never use.
- Trusting KD scores without checking the actual SERP. KD is link-based and can under-rate difficulty on branded queries where big companies rank without heavy backlinks. Always cross-check with SERPChecker.
- Not adding keywords to SERPWatcher until months after publishing. Early tracking data is what tells you whether a page needs more optimization — waiting means losing that signal.