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title: "SEOCode 1.6.6: New check for the Google Search profile badge"
date: 2026-09-17
version: 1.6.6
slug: seocode-1-6-6-search-profile-badge
description: "SEOCode now checks whether your site has the Google Search profile badge set up, a new feature that helps visitors find and follow you on Google Search."
tags: [update, new-check, google-search, search-profile, technical]
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SEOCode 1.6.6: New check for the Google Search profile badge
SEOCode now checks for the Google Search profile badge, a new feature from Google that helps your visitors find and follow you directly on Google Search.
What changed
New check: Missing Search profile badge implementation
What is a Search profile?
When people search for your brand on Google, Google can show a profile for your site. Think of it like a small public page on Google that represents you. Visitors can follow that profile to stay up to date with your content.
What is the Search profile badge?
The badge is a small piece of code you add to your website. It works like a button or link that points your visitors to your Google Search profile. When someone clicks it, they can find and follow you on Google Search.
What does this check look for?
SEOCode looks at your site's code to see whether you have added the Search profile badge. If it is missing, the check will flag it as something to look at.
Why does this matter?
Google only announced this feature on 16 September 2026. It is brand new. Adding the badge gives your visitors an easy way to follow you on Google Search. That means more people may see your content when they search. It is a small addition to your site that could help more people discover you over time.
The check is marked as info, which means it will not hurt your SEO score if you skip it. It is a heads-up, not a warning.
What should you do?
If you want your visitors to be able to follow you on Google Search, add the badge to your site. Google has published a guide that walks you through exactly how to do it. You can find it in the Google Search Central documentation.
If you are not sure whether this feature is right for your site, that is fine too. It is optional. But now that SEOCode flags it, you will always know if it is missing and can make that call yourself.
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