Roundup · 3 tools · Updated
The best MCPs for analytics and Search Console
Your own analytics are where an assistant becomes genuinely useful: “why did signups drop?” is a better question with real numbers behind it. The catch is that Google’s official options run on your computer and need Google Cloud credentials.
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Our picks
Rank 1.Best for GA4
Google Analytics MCP
Google · Vendor-maintained
Google’s own server, read-only by design, with standard, funnel and realtime reports. Requires a local install and Google Cloud setup.
- Reads data
- Yes
- Makes changes
- No
- Runs
- Runs on your computer
- Cost
- Free
Rank 2.Best for Search Console
Search Console MCP (mcp-gsc)
Amin Foroutan · Community-maintained
The most established community server for queries, pages, period comparisons and URL inspection. Not supported by Google.
- Reads data
- Yes
- Makes changes
- Limited
- Runs
- Runs on your computer
- Cost
- Free
Rank 3.Best hosted option for Ahrefs users
Ahrefs MCP
Ahrefs · Vendor-maintained
Ahrefs’ server includes Search Console and Ahrefs Web Analytics tool groups, so there’s nothing to install if you already pay for Ahrefs.
- Reads data
- Yes
- Makes changes
- Unconfirmed
- Runs
- Hosted
- Cost
- Paid plan + API units
Side by side
| Tool | Main use | Setup | Pricing model | Reads data | Makes changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahrefs MCPAhrefs | Main useBacklinks, keywords, rank tracking and Brand Radar | SetupPaste a URL and sign in | PricingPaid plan + API units | Reads dataYes (reads data) | Makes changesUnconfirmed (makes changes) |
| Google Analytics MCPGoogle | Main useGA4 reporting in conversation | SetupInstall locally with credentials | PricingFree | Reads dataYes (reads data) | Makes changesNo (makes changes) |
| Search Console MCP (mcp-gsc)Amin Foroutan · community | Main useSearch Console analytics and indexing | SetupInstall locally with credentials | PricingFree | Reads dataYes (reads data) | Makes changesLimited (makes changes) |
Each row is drawn from the maker’s documentation, linked on the tool’s profile. “Unconfirmed” means the sources we reviewed don’t settle it. “Limited” is explained on the profile. Evidence standards
How to choose
Local or hosted
Local servers run on your machine and work with desktop and coding assistants. They won’t appear in browser-only assistants. If your team lives in claude.ai or ChatGPT on the web, a hosted option matters more than which API it wraps.
Official or community
Google publishes an official GA4 server but, as far as we found, no official Search Console server. Community servers can be excellent; check maintenance activity and use credentials you can revoke.