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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of Google Alerts ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 315 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use nJ naween J. asst. professor Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Google Alerts:Ultimate unique reminder software" March 17, 2023 5.0 very user friendly,helps us in monitoring and tracking.early alerts and notification feature are the best for me. Pros Its real time alert system help us to monitor our website on time.Its early schedule notification feature are ultimate due to this I am able to do my task on time. Cons all features provided in google alerts are good for me.I dint find anything is undesirable. Review Source KH Klodian H. Production technician Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Realtime news." March 7, 2023 5.0 Excellent Pros The fact that I can get news about a certain topic. And without need of a search. Cons I am generally happy with this software. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer freelancer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Alerts Review" June 21, 2021 5.0 Pros It lets the google user know of their recent log-ins in their account. In case of something unusual, It alerts the user in the event someone else is trying to access sensitive information one can be able to prevent it in time. Cons The Alerts are often sent to your email even if you log into your other device. Review Source AA Alain A. Expert maritime Shipbuilding Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Un outil pratique et simple pour surveiller. ses mots-clés" January 21, 2022 5.0 Je suis très satisfait de l'outil car il est possible également de modifier ses alertes en temps réel. Il faut juste bien cibler ses mors-clés au départ. Pros J'aime la simplicité. de l'outil qui permet de rentrer les mots-clés ou les lieux que l'on souhaite surveiller sur le web. Par exemple, pour mon activité, j'utilise des mots clés géographiques me permettant d'être alerté sur les ventes de bateaux à un endroit précis. Je reçois chaque jour une alerte avec une liste d'articles me permettant de me tenir informé de l'activité de mon secteur. Cons Le nombre d'alertes gratuites est limité sur un mois. Si vous devez surveiller la presse, par exemple ,sur un mot-clé concurrentiel, vous devrez accéder à la version payante. Review Source JM Jeanette M. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Alerts are IMPORTANT to Business! " May 5, 2022 5.0 Pros From setting up Google Alerts the emails came in to keep me on top topics of interest and as well as when my business is mentioned in other people's posting. This gives me in the moment reaction plans to get connected or correct misinformation. Cons What I like least is it tends to pick up the word 'lifting up' when I have set it to 'L.I.F.T.(I.N.G.) Up' as this is part of my branding. It doesn't recognize punctuation. Review Source Sara D. Copywriter Leisure, Travel & Tourism Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Avvisi gratis per gli argomenti che ti interessano" June 28, 2021 5.0 Personalmente, la mia esperienza è molto positiva, nonostante qualche difettuccio da correggere. Mi permette di non perdere tempo prezioso, poiché leggo notizie e aggiornamenti solo di argomenti di mio interesse. Pros Google Alert è una buona soluzione per ricevere avvisi tramite e-mail o notifiche push gratuitamente. Ti permette di risparmiare tempo, grazie alla personalizzazione degli avvisi e puoi impostare avvisi per varie categorie, come lavoro, giochi, sport e tutto ciò che desideri. Cons Diciamo che avrebbe bisogno di essere implementato con altre funzionalità e filtri. Al momento mostra solo i risultati presenti in Google, quindi se ad esempio sto cercando lavoro, ma l'annuncio di ricerca non si trova in google, quell'avviso non mi arriverà. Review Source LB Laura B. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Alerts is my go-to for checking my competition" September 9, 2021 5.0 Google Alerts is a great tool to find hidden business. No one would have the time to check all the sites and all the news releases, Google Alerts does it for you. Pros Google Alerts is almost a "set it and forget it" software. Once you put in your search terms you are alerted with links to articles and sites where that term is used. It is how we first found out one of out major competitors were filing for bankruptcy! We have a pretty niche market, so it helps us find out when there is something or someone new in the industry as well as help find new projects. Cons There are a lot of spam and churn sites that come through in the alerts, but you can find those pretty easily by looking at the URLs. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Fotógrafo Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfeito para acompanhar possíveis feedbacks publicados" September 23, 2022 5.0 O maior benefício é poder acompanhar possíveis feedbacks publicados em blogs, canais, que não encontraria se não fosse pelo alerta que o Google envia. Pros A facilidade que o Google Alerts oferece é um dos seus maiores pontos positivos Cons Os e-mails poderiam ter uma frequência pré-definida. A impressão é que chegam ao acaso, poderia ser um relatório semanal. Review Source Alisha T. homemaker Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great way to stay informed " April 13, 2020 5.0 I like to get alerts about current events. I like the way it always makes sure you are up to date about whats going on around you, Pros I am always up to date on all the current events going on in my country and around the world. This is a great way to stay informed. Google alerts is a very easy way to get up to date information. Cons I have no complaints . I have not ran into any problems with this software. Review Source FP Felix P. Gerente de Proyectos Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Evaluación de Google Alerts" May 24, 2023 5.0 Una experiencia agradable y eficiente a la hora de estar al tanto de mis opciones de busquedas sobre todo en el aspecto de la ingeniería y construcción. Pros Lo que mas me gusta es que me envía notificaciones y me pone la tanto de contenidos que me interesan sobre todo en materiales de construcción, diversas especificaciones técnicas, entre otros aspectos de relevancia para mi desarrollo profesional. Cons Se tiene que sr muy preciso a la hora de hacer una busqueda, de lo contrario se llenará la bandeja del correo de asuntos innecesarios Review Source Prathima K. Junior Frontend Developer Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good tool for mobile alerts and activity tracking." February 23, 2023 4.0 overall i found google alerts to very helpful for mobile alerts and activity racking but there are serious data privacy issues that need to be addressed very clearly Pros i found the mobile alerts to be very helpful. also the activity tracking has been of very immense help because it has boosted up my workflow. the email alerts are also very efficient. the filter to choose the types of alerts that i want to recieve has also been helpful in customizing it effectively. Cons the keyword tracking sometimes lead to wrong results and spam results and alerts. also i think there are privacy and security issues that are very concerning. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sales Coordinator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to set up reports directly on your inbox" June 18, 2022 4.0 Pros I like the fact that it is super easy to setup the tool and start getting reports on the topics of interest directly on your inbox Cons I dislike the fact that some of the sources are very bad quality Review Source Omer S. SEO Content Writer Printing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Free Tool to Stay Up to Date" November 2, 2020 4.0 A great tool to compete if used wisely. Pros Keeps the person up to date. It is free to use and is customizable. One can customize the alerts as they wish. This saves time and effort to research for new topics. I have a small Print on Demand business and I receive emails related to POD daily in my inbox. It gives me new ideas and helps me to stalk on my competitor's shirt designs and keeps me updated about the latest POD trends. Cons It sends so many emails sometimes and I don't have enough time to read them all. Also its interface looks outdated and not engaging. It needs redesigning and more customization options. Also, it sends irrelevant news articles sometimes which I am not interested in reading. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Freelancer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Keeps me very organized" August 18, 2021 5.0 Pros Working from home full time and having four kids can be quite overwhelming. Google Alerts keeps my organized and I never forget about meetings, appointments or due dates. Cons I have not have any issues with this software Review Source JS Jaspreet S. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Notification App" March 9, 2023 5.0 My overall experience on the scale of 5 is 4. I'm loving this application. Pros Google alert is very useful in getting notified about various topic. It send the alert quickly and the information is also accurate. Cons Till date i havnt found anything. I'm mostly loving it. Review Source JER Jhon Eddie R. Técnico en validaciones. Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Google Alerts la herramienta ideal para rastreo de contenidos" August 16, 2023 5.0 Super recomendado te sirve para todo, rastrear productos de proveedores con palabras clave, estar al pendiente de tu itinerario, entre otras múltiples funciones. Pros Después que se configura es muy fácil su uso y verificación de alertas, inclusive si programas juntas o palabras claves de rastreo. Cons La configuración es algo engorrosa, pero desoques que aprendes a usarlo se vuelve la herramienta ideal. Reason for choosing Google Alerts Su facilidad de uso y costo. Review Source 大藤 大輔 藤. 会社員 Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ネットのホットワードからの検索" July 13, 2023 3.0 朝礼当番のスピーチネタ、話題のきっかけにも重宝しています。 Pros ホットワードからの検索に利用会社関連、ブランド関連、業界関連の話題がタイムリーに入手できるニュースネタの追跡も可能でネタ元がわかるので便利 Cons 使いにくいところはありません一旦セットしたら、一か月くらいはオートで走らせています。会議・商談、締め切りと被ったときでも、自分のタイミングで情報収集・分析が可能で助かっている。過去の話題が何度も繰り返されるのは、ちょっと困惑するときがあります。 Review Source VR Verified Reviewer marketer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "honest review goggle alert" April 7, 2022 4.0 My general involvement in google cautions is exceptionally fulfilled and I'm partaking in this liberated from cost administration with astounding elements for the last numerous months. Google Alerts is an incredible cloud-based instrument to keep awake-to-date on the web. It will follow your advantage and keep you very much informed about the things you like on the web. Pros Google Alerts is a free instrument from Google that allows you to screen the web for specifies. Fundamentally, it sends messages to a client when Google observes new outcomes that match a client's pursuit term. This is fabulous for advertisers, as you can get alarms when your name, organization, or watchwords are referenced anyplace on the web. Cons Nothing. At times I get unessential cautions which I simply overlook. Review Source PE Pascale E. Freelance Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great software to stay up to date on essential news " April 29, 2021 5.0 Of course results are limited to what is listed in Google but many news I'm interested in are listed in Google. Pros I use Google Alerts for a long time, I'm a plastician arts teacher, it's a great tool to stay current in my job about important news for me in arts actualities and history of arts, I just have to set up artist names, museums, galleries, organisations or any keyword to stay alerted and up to date, no need to suscribe to many newsletters, I'm currently informed that is just great. Cons Google Alerts is very easy and rapid to use. You can choice your setting alerts ( dayly, weekly , source, language, region etc) and you receive it by mail it's a very useful assistant sofware for every research. And it's free to use. Review Source XA Xorla A. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "know the most in the least time" May 26, 2021 5.0 Personally, I have loved it tremendously. I no longer digress so much while consuming news and event updates of interest. It therefore allows me to save precious time by doing all the filtering and searches for me. Pros Tied to google, it sources its output from the largest domain possible. I hardly miss out on any development related on my subject or event of interest. Also, setting up alerts is quite easy and simple. Cons Getting the optimal keywords composition can be quite tricky. Too broad and you get overwhelmed by notifications from several false or unrelated updates; too narrow and you might end up missing out on several important update sources. Review Source RL Rebecca L. Merchandiser Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Keeps me in the know!" September 24, 2022 5.0 I have been using Google Alerts for a couple years now. I have gleaned valuable trend information & keywords on a weekly basis. I set my alerts once and I'm done. Pros The simplistic design makes it easy for me to set a weekly alert specifically for the knowledge I am looking for. This is a real time saver since I don't have to manually put in search criteria each week. I get an email with condensed articles and choose the ones I want to read. I am so thankful to have the information I need come right to me. I get pertinent trend information and keywords to keep me on top of my game. Cons Sometimes the articles in the weekly email are not exactly on topic. Review Source AS Aaron S. Temporary TLC Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Google Alerts" May 28, 2022 5.0 Overall, I've enjoyed Google Alerts. These alerts help me have peace and be a more efficient worker. Pros I love how Google Alerts help protect my accounts. I love that they let me know about unusual activity. I feel safe and secure due to Google Alerts. Cons It can be frustrating when Google Alerts are paranoid about my own activity. When I was younger I would get paranoid about the alerts set off by my own activity. Review Source AP Adam P. Director Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lighweight, super helpful" February 11, 2022 5.0 This has been a part of my workflow for a few years. It's very easy to swap alerts in and out, or update what you see and how often. I even use it to keep track of people. Pros This is an incredibly easy way for me to keep tabs on some of the clients I work with (eg, getting industry news and competitor updates) as well as some of the websites I monitor. Cons I guess it took a little toying around to get it set up properly. For example, with proper names I learned that using "name" quotes like that made it much more accurate and manageable. Reason for choosing Google Alerts Of all the robust competitive intel software systems and platforms out there, Google is the easiest, most reliable, and cheapest. It's an unbiased, algorithm-driven tool so I really like the results I get. Review Source Heiko T. Head of Marketing Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Tool To Monitor Important Keywords" April 8, 2021 5.0 Google Alerts helped me a lot to monitor important keywords / topic areas effectively. I am quite satisfied with it and use it since many years. Pros I use Google Alerts to monitor on the one hand any kind of brand related queries and on the other hand to monitor our most important keywords. Like this you are always up-to-date if your brand was mentioned somewhere or if there is new interesting content about your most important keywords / topic areas. Cons Sometimes you get quite a lot of spam or useless alerts. However, I have the impressions that they improved the algorithm, as this happens in the last months not that often any more. Review Source Tito M. Fundador e CEO Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Alertas para acompanhar o conteúdo que realmente interessa" September 17, 2022 5.0 Pros Eu gosto de receber os alertas dos temas que sigo afim de manter-me informado sobre tudo que preciso saber. Cons Não tenho idéia do que posso achar um contra deste recurso. Me ajuda. Talvez a categorização e temas das notícias ser mais amplo, variado. Review Source Similar Products Featured