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What are the current primary algorithmic weights for proximity versus relevance in the Google Local Pack following recent core updates?
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The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.
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What are the current primary algorithmic weights for proximity versus relevance in the Google Local Pack following recent core updates?
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (2)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
Searches and sources
ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
Google local ranking factors proximity relevance prominence Local Pack core updates 2026 algorithm weights evidence Google ↗
Google Business Profile local ranking algorithm proximity distance relevance recent core update 2026 SEO study Google ↗
- Whitespark's Official 2026 Local Search Ranking Factors Report: Your ultimate guide to local SEO success in 2026! · whitespark.ca
- Google's Local Algorithm and Local Ranking Factors · brightlocal.com
- 2026 Local Search Ranking Factors · fortitudecreative.com
- Tips to improve your local ranking on Google · support.google.com
- What Google says about local ranking · highregard.co.uk
Queries
2 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Google local ranking factors proximity relevance prominence Local Pack core updates 2026 algorithm weights evidence OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Reason | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
Google Business Profile local ranking algorithm proximity distance relevance recent core update 2026 SEO study OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Instruction | — | — | 1x of 1 |