Get Search Results "As If Local" from Anywhere
"I want to check the latest trends on Google in the United States"
"I need to see local prices and retailers in the UK"
"I want to compare multilingual search results in Belgium"
The extension that answers these needs is Google Search Location Changer.
With this free Chrome extension, you can switch countries and languages instantly to experience Google search results as if you were physically in that location.
Additionally, for more accurate results and IP address protection, we recommend combining it with NordVPN. Especially for marketing or SEO research, using a VPN can improve the accuracy of your analysis.
Possible Uses
1. Travel and Relocation Preparation
- Pre-check local prices, reviews, and retailers at your destination
- Discover deals and information available only in the local language
- Collect local recommendations and up-to-date event information
Example: Set Google to US English and use a VPN to fix your IP to a US server to verify prices and reviews with higher accuracy.
2. Cross-cultural and Trend Research
- Grasp region-specific news and trends
- Investigate local events, festivals, and cultural activities
- Learn the background of traditional dishes and crafts
Example: Use Google UK plus a VPN to fix a UK IP → enables checking local company information and price comparisons in pounds.
3. Business and SEO Applications
- Check country-specific search rankings and competitor sites
- Analyze brand visibility across multiple languages
- Instantly gauge overseas reactions and sales performance for new products
Example: On Google Belgium, switch results between Dutch, French, and German → useful for multilingual SEO strategies.
4. Obtain Latest Information on New Services Quickly
- New services and products often appear overseas before they do in Japan; local searches can provide the most up-to-date information in real time
Example: Announcements or beta information about GPT-5 may be more detailed and available sooner through foreign Google search results than in Japan
Setup Steps (Complete in 5 Minutes)
- Install Google Search Location Changer
- Select the desired country/region and language
- If needed, launch NordVPN and connect to a server in the same region
- Open Google Search to view results that reflect that region as if you were there
Benefits of Using a VPN (Recommended Reasons)
- Improved result accuracy: Google also references IP address information, so using a VPN to obtain a local IP yields more accurate results.
- Bypass regional restrictions: Access information and prices that are limited to specific regions.
- Security protection: Conceal your IP address and reduce the risk of personal data leakage.
A VPN is not mandatory, but it is worth considering if you need more precise research or want to gather overseas-first information.
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