KeywordAxe — Keyboard Shortcuts for Google Ads
Keyboard shortcuts and a command palette for Google Ads — bulk-block search terms, jump between pages, alert on spend anomalies.
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| Apr 7, 2026 | — | — | — | 1.0.0 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | — | — | — | 1.0.0 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2 | — | — | 1.0.6 |
| May 8, 2026 | 1 | — | — | 1.0.8 |
| May 12, 2026 | 1 | — | — | 1.0.9 |
| May 18, 2026 | 1 | — | — | 1.0.14 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | — | — | 1.0.17 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | — | — | — | 1.0.18 |
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- Jun 6, 2026description
KeywordAxe adds keyboard shortcuts, a command palette, and performance monitoring tools directly into the Google Ads interface. Navigate faster, identify wasteful keywords, and spot campaign anomalies — all without leaving Google Ads. ═══════════════════════════════════════ FEATURES ═══════════════════════════════════════ ⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS • Press Ctrl+K (Cmd+K on Mac) to open the command palette — navigate to any page instantly • Single-key shortcuts: C (campaigns), K (keywords), S (search terms), G (ad groups) • Action shortcuts: N (negative keywords), A (anomalies), B (budget pacing) • Press ? to see all available shortcuts • Works seamlessly within Google Ads' interface — respects input fields 🎯 NEGATIVE KEYWORD TRACKER • Identify keywords that waste your budget — track and organize terms to block • Three match types: Exact, Phrase, Broad • Smart filters: All Terms, Wasted Spend (cost > $5, zero conversions), Pattern-Based Suggestions • Copy formatted keyword lists to clipboard, then paste into Google Ads' native negative keyword tool • Real-time potential savings display • Export negative keyword lists as CSV (with formula-injection protection) • Daily limits: 10/day free, unlimited for Pro/Agency Note: KeywordAxe identifies keywords to block and lets you copy them. You then add them in Google Ads → Tools → Negative Keyword Lists. Direct Google Ads API integration for automated blocking is on our roadmap. 📊 PERFORMANCE MONITORING • Visual badges highlight campaigns with unusual metric changes • Compares current metrics against a rolling baseline (clicks, impressions, CTR, CPC, conversions) • Two severity levels: Warning (10% deviation) and Critical (20% deviation) • Click any badge for detailed metric breakdown • Summary bar shows total campaigns needing attention • Budget pacing bars with month-end spend projections ⚙️ RULES ENGINE • Create custom rules with AND/OR condition logic • Supported fields: clicks, impressions, cost, conversions, ctr, cpc, convRate, qualityScore, roas • Actions: alert, addNegative (tracked locally) • Rule validation ensures correct schema before saving • 3 rules free, up to 50 on Pro, unlimited on Agency Note: Rule actions like pause, enable, and adjustBid require Google Ads API integration (coming soon). Currently rules can trigger alerts and track negative keywords locally. 🎨 COMMAND PALETTE • VS Code-style search across all commands • Recently used commands appear first • Categorized by Navigation, Actions, Help • Keyboard navigation with arrow keys and Enter ═══════════════════════════════════════ WHAT KEYWORDAXE DOES WELL ═══════════════════════════════════════ KeywordAxe is designed for PPC professionals who want to navigate Google Ads faster and stay on top of campaign performance: • Keyboard-first workflow — stop clicking through menus, navigate with shortcuts • Identify wasteful spend — smart filters surface keywords with cost but no conversions • Spot anomalies early — visual badges flag campaigns that deviate from recent performance • Stay in Google Ads — no context switching to external tools ═══════════════════════════════════════ PRICING ═══════════════════════════════════════ FREE TIER (Always Free) • All keyboard shortcuts and command palette • Negative keyword tracker (10 identifications/day) • Performance monitoring with visual badges • Budget pacing visualization • Up to 3 custom rules PRO ($19/month) • Unlimited negative keyword tracking • Up to 50 custom rules • CSV export for negative keywords • Priority support • Early access to new features AGENCY ($49/month) • Everything in Pro • Unlimited custom rules • Multi-account dashboard (coming soon) • Team collaboration (coming soon) ═══════════════════════════════════════ HOW TO USE ═══════════════════════════════════════ 1. Install the extension 2. Click the puzzle-piece icon in Chrome toolbar → pin KeywordAxe 3. Navigate to https://ads.google.com 4. Press Ctrl+K to open the command palette 5. Press ? to see all keyboard shortcuts 6. Start optimizing! Advanced users: • Right-click the KeywordAxe icon → Options to configure rules and alerts • Press N on keywords / search-terms pages to open the negative keyword tracker • Press B on campaigns page to toggle budget pacing bars ═══════════════════════════════════════ PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS ═══════════════════════════════════════ KeywordAxe collects nothing by default. Two independent toggles in Settings → Privacy let you opt in to anonymous usage analytics and/or anonymous error reports — both off by default. Full disclosure: https://keywordaxe.com/privacy.html What KeywordAxe CAN do: • Read campaign names, keywords, and performance metrics visible in the Google Ads UI (kept on-device) • Store your custom rules and preferences locally • Show you keyboard shortcuts, visual alerts, and budget pacing • Right-click "Block this keyword" on selected text What KeywordAxe CANNOT do: • Access your Google account credentials • Export or share your campaign data with third parties • Modify campaign settings in Google Ads (no API access yet) • Access any websites other than Google Ads and ExtensionPay (for payments) Permissions explained: • activeTab — Read the current Google Ads page you're viewing • storage — Save your custom rules, settings, and blocked-keyword history • notifications — Show you performance alerts when anomalies are detected • alarms — Schedule periodic anomaly checks and log cleanup • contextMenus — Add "Block this keyword" to the right-click menu Your campaign data stays on your device. ═══════════════════════════════════════ SUPPORT ═══════════════════════════════════════ GitHub Issues: https://github.com/rktreddy/keywordaxe/issues Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek7nSVAuA2nm-ybvXA_k6MCOQvwsHzz7XXN8kaRJ39NxfaSA/viewform Privacy Policy: https://keywordaxe.com/privacy.html ═══════════════════════════════════════ ROADMAP ═══════════════════════════════════════ v1.1 (Coming Soon) • Quality Score historical tracking • Keyboard shortcut customization • Additional rule actions (rules currently define conditions and trigger alerts; automated execution is on our roadmap) v1.2 (Future) • Multi-account switching dashboard • Shared rule libraries v2.0 (Future) • Historical analytics and trends • Team collaboration • Firefox extension port ═══════════════════════════════════════ FAQ ═══════════════════════════════════════ Q: Will KeywordAxe break Google Ads? A: No. KeywordAxe only reads the page and adds visual elements. It never modifies Google Ads' core functionality. Q: Does KeywordAxe automatically block keywords in Google Ads? A: Not yet. Currently, KeywordAxe identifies wasteful keywords and lets you copy them. You then add them as negative keywords using Google Ads' native tools. Automated blocking via Google Ads API is on our roadmap. Q: What keyboard shortcuts are available? A: Press ? on any Google Ads page to see the full list. Key shortcuts: C (campaigns), K (keywords), S (search terms), N (negative keywords), Ctrl+K (command palette). Q: Will you have access to my campaign data? A: No. All campaign data stays on your computer. Anonymous usage analytics and error reports are opt-in only and never include campaign names, search terms, account IDs, or spend figures. See the privacy policy for full detail. Q: Does it work on mobile? A: Not yet — Chrome extensions only work on desktop. Q: What if I find a bug or have a feature request? A: Open an issue at github.com/rktreddy/keywordaxe/issues or use our feedback form. We read every message. Q: Can I use this with multiple Google Ads accounts? A: Yes. Switch accounts normally in Google Ads and KeywordAxe works with whichever account you're viewing. Navigation commands preserve your account context. Q: Is there a free trial for Pro features? A: The free tier gives you all core features including shortcuts, command palette, performance badges, and budget pacing. Pro adds unlimited keyword tracking, more rules, and CSV export. Q: How is my data secured? A: All user-facing content uses safe DOM APIs (no innerHTML). CSV exports are protected against formula injection. Storage is capped to prevent unbounded growth. All inputs are validated before saving.
KeywordAxe adds keyboard shortcuts, a command palette, and performance monitoring tools directly into the Google Ads interface. Navigate faster, cut wasteful spend, and spot campaign anomalies — all without leaving Google Ads. ═══════════════════════════════════════ FEATURES ═══════════════════════════════════════ ⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS • Press Ctrl+K (Cmd+K on Mac) to open the command palette — navigate to any page instantly • Single-key shortcuts: C (campaigns), K (keywords), S (search terms), G (ad groups) • Action shortcuts: N (negative keywords), A (anomalies), B (budget pacing) • Press ? to see all available shortcuts • Works seamlessly within Google Ads' interface — respects input fields 🎯 NEGATIVE KEYWORDS — FREE, NO DAILY LIMIT • Identify keywords that waste your budget — track and organize terms to block • Three match types: Exact, Phrase, Broad • Smart filters: All Terms, Wasted Spend (cost, zero conversions), Pattern-Based Suggestions • Copy formatted keyword lists to clipboard, then paste into Google Ads' native negative keyword tool • Real-time potential savings display • Export negative keyword lists as CSV (with formula-injection protection) • Bulk negative keywords are completely free — no daily limit Note: KeywordAxe identifies keywords to block and lets you copy them. You then add them in Google Ads → Tools → Negative Keyword Lists. Direct Google Ads API integration for automated blocking is on our roadmap. 📁 SAVED NEGATIVE LISTS • Save a set of negatives once and reload it into the panel in any account • Build your standard "junk list" once, reuse it across every account • Free includes 1 saved list; Pro is unlimited 🔀 ACCOUNT SWITCHER (PRO) • Jump between your Google Ads accounts from the Ctrl+K command palette • No more clicking through the native account menu 📊 PERFORMANCE MONITORING • Visual badges highlight campaigns with unusual metric changes • Compares current metrics against a rolling baseline (clicks, impressions, CTR, CPC, conversions) • Two severity levels: Warning (default 10% deviation) and Critical (default 20%) — both configurable • Click any badge for detailed metric breakdown • Summary bar shows total campaigns needing attention • Budget pacing bars with month-end spend projections 🎨 COMMAND PALETTE • VS Code-style search across all commands • Recently used commands appear first • Categorized by Navigation, Actions, Help • Keyboard navigation with arrow keys and Enter ═══════════════════════════════════════ WHAT KEYWORDAXE DOES WELL ═══════════════════════════════════════ KeywordAxe is designed for PPC professionals who want to navigate Google Ads faster and stay on top of campaign performance: • Keyboard-first workflow — stop clicking through menus, navigate with shortcuts • Identify wasteful spend — smart filters surface keywords with cost but no conversions • Reuse across accounts — save a negative list once and apply it everywhere • Spot anomalies early — visual badges flag campaigns that deviate from recent performance • Stay in Google Ads — no context switching to external tools ═══════════════════════════════════════ PRICING ═══════════════════════════════════════ FREE (Always Free) • All keyboard shortcuts and command palette • Bulk negative keyword tracker — no daily limit • 1 saved negative list • Performance monitoring with visual badges • Budget pacing visualization PRO ($12/month) • Everything in Free • Unlimited saved negative lists • Instant account switcher (Ctrl+K) ═══════════════════════════════════════ HOW TO USE ═══════════════════════════════════════ 1. Install the extension 2. Click the puzzle-piece icon in Chrome toolbar → pin KeywordAxe 3. Navigate to https://ads.google.com 4. Press Ctrl+K to open the command palette 5. Press ? to see all keyboard shortcuts 6. Start optimizing! Advanced users: • Press N on keywords / search-terms pages to open the negative keyword panel — save your selection as a reusable list, or load a saved one • Press B on campaigns page to toggle budget pacing bars • Right-click the KeywordAxe icon → Options to manage rules, alerts, and saved lists • Pro: open the command palette (Ctrl+K) and type an account name to switch accounts ═══════════════════════════════════════ PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS ═══════════════════════════════════════ KeywordAxe collects nothing by default. Two independent toggles in Settings → Privacy let you opt in to anonymous usage analytics and/or anonymous error reports — both off by default. Full disclosure: https://keywordaxe.com/privacy.html What KeywordAxe CAN do: • Read campaign names, keywords, and performance metrics visible in the Google Ads UI (kept on-device) • Store your rules, preferences, and saved negative lists locally • Read your account names from your account-selection page to populate the in-browser account switcher • Show you keyboard shortcuts, visual alerts, and budget pacing • Right-click "Block this keyword" on selected text What KeywordAxe CANNOT do: • Access your Google account credentials • Export or share your campaign data with third parties • Modify campaign settings in Google Ads (no API access yet) • Access any websites other than Google Ads and ExtensionPay (for payments) Permissions explained: • activeTab — Read the current Google Ads page you're viewing • storage — Save your rules, settings, saved lists, and blocked-keyword history • notifications — Show you performance alerts when anomalies are detected • alarms — Schedule periodic anomaly checks and log cleanup • contextMenus — Add "Block this keyword" to the right-click menu Your campaign data stays on your device. ═══════════════════════════════════════ SUPPORT ═══════════════════════════════════════ GitHub Issues: https://github.com/rktreddy/keywordaxe/issues Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek7nSVAuA2nm-ybvXA_k6MCOQvwsHzz7XXN8kaRJ39NxfaSA/viewform Privacy Policy: https://keywordaxe.com/privacy.html ═══════════════════════════════════════ ROADMAP ═══════════════════════════════════════ v1.1 (Coming Soon) • Quality Score historical tracking • Keyboard shortcut customization • Additional rule actions (rules currently define conditions and trigger alerts; automated execution is on our roadmap) v1.2 (Future) • Multi-account switching dashboard • Shared rule libraries v2.0 (Future) • Historical analytics and trends • Team collaboration • Firefox extension port ═══════════════════════════════════════ FAQ ═══════════════════════════════════════ Q: Will KeywordAxe break Google Ads? A: No. KeywordAxe only reads the page and adds visual elements. It never modifies Google Ads' core functionality. Q: Does KeywordAxe automatically block keywords in Google Ads? A: Not yet. Currently, KeywordAxe identifies wasteful keywords and lets you copy them. You then add them as negative keywords using Google Ads' native tools. Automated blocking via Google Ads API is on our roadmap. Q: What keyboard shortcuts are available? A: Press ? on any Google Ads page to see the full list. Key shortcuts: C (campaigns), K (keywords), S (search terms), N (negative keywords), Ctrl+K (command palette). Q: Will you have access to my campaign data? A: No. All campaign data stays on your computer. Anonymous usage analytics and error reports are opt-in only and never include campaign names, search terms, account IDs, or spend figures. See the privacy policy for full detail. Q: Does it work on mobile? A: Not yet — Chrome extensions only work on desktop. Q: What if I find a bug or have a feature request? A: Open an issue at github.com/rktreddy/keywordaxe/issues or use our feedback form. We read every message. Q: Can I use this with multiple Google Ads accounts? A: Yes. KeywordAxe works with whichever account you're viewing, and navigation preserves your account context. Pro adds a Ctrl+K account switcher to jump between accounts without the native menu, plus saved negative lists you can reuse across accounts. Q: What do I get on Free vs Pro? A: Free includes all shortcuts, the command palette, unlimited bulk negative keywords, 1 saved list, performance badges, and budget pacing. Pro ($12/mo) adds unlimited saved negative lists and the instant Ctrl+K account switcher. Q: How is my data secured? A: All user-facing content uses safe DOM APIs (no innerHTML). CSV exports are protected against formula injection. Storage is capped to prevent unbounded growth. All inputs are validated before saving.
- May 12, 2026description
KeywordAxe is a Chrome extension that makes Google Ads faster to work in. Keyboard shortcuts, bulk negative keyword management, and proactive anomaly alerts — all built directly into the Google Ads interface. Built by a PPC manager for PPC managers. PROACTIVE ANOMALY ALERTS (new in v1.0.8) - Desktop notification when a campaign diverges 20%+ from its 7-day baseline - Extension popup leads with a "Needs Attention" list, sorted critical-first - Click the alert or popup item → the flagged campaign opens with the row highlighted. No menu-drilling. - Budget pacing bars show on-track, overspend, or underspend at a glance KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS - Ctrl+K (Cmd+K on Mac) opens a VS Code-style command palette - Single keys: C for Campaigns, K for Keywords, S for Search Terms, G for Ad Groups, N for Negative Keywords, ? for help - Customizable bindings in Settings NEGATIVE KEYWORD BULK MANAGER - Paste a list, block many keywords at once - Smart suggestions flag search terms spending without converting - Undo support — block a keyword by mistake, one click to restore - CSV export of blocked keywords SMART RULES ENGINE - Custom rules on metrics like CTR, CPC, conversions, ROAS - AND/OR logic for multi-condition rules - Free: up to 3 rules. Pro: up to 50. Agency: unlimited. PRIVACY - Works only on ads.google.com - Anonymous usage telemetry (opt-out in settings); no account data, no keywords, no URLs sent - Error reports via Sentry (opt-out in settings) PRICING - Free: 10 negative keyword blocks/day, up to 3 rules, all core features - Pro ($19/mo): Unlimited blocks, up to 50 rules, CSV export, priority email support - Agency ($49/mo): Unlimited rules, priority support ~1,200 characters — well under the 16k limit. Key changes: - Leads with the v1.0.8 differentiator (proactive alerts) rather than keyboard shortcuts - All feature claims match shipped code — nothing aspirational - Privacy section is honest about telemetry instead of overclaiming "data never leaves your browser" - Pricing is precise: "10 negative keyword blocks" not "10 actions" - Dropped Agency "multi-account support" since it doesn't existKeywordAxe adds keyboard shortcuts, a command palette, and performance monitoring tools directly into the Google Ads interface. Navigate faster, identify wasteful keywords, and spot campaign anomalies — all without leaving Google Ads. ═══════════════════════════════════════ FEATURES ═══════════════════════════════════════ ⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS • Press Ctrl+K (Cmd+K on Mac) to open the command palette — navigate to any page instantly • Single-key shortcuts: C (campaigns), K (keywords), S (search terms), G (ad groups) • Action shortcuts: N (negative keywords), A (anomalies), B (budget pacing) • Press ? to see all available shortcuts • Works seamlessly within Google Ads' interface — respects input fields 🎯 NEGATIVE KEYWORD TRACKER • Identify keywords that waste your budget — track and organize terms to block • Three match types: Exact, Phrase, Broad • Smart filters: All Terms, Wasted Spend (cost > $5, zero conversions), Pattern-Based Suggestions • Copy formatted keyword lists to clipboard, then paste into Google Ads' native negative keyword tool • Real-time potential savings display • Export negative keyword lists as CSV (with formula-injection protection) • Daily limits: 10/day free, unlimited for Pro/Agency Note: KeywordAxe identifies keywords to block and lets you copy them. You then add them in Google Ads → Tools → Negative Keyword Lists. Direct Google Ads API integration for automated blocking is on our roadmap. 📊 PERFORMANCE MONITORING • Visual badges highlight campaigns with unusual metric changes • Compares current metrics against a rolling baseline (clicks, impressions, CTR, CPC, conversions) • Two severity levels: Warning (10% deviation) and Critical (20% deviation) • Click any badge for detailed metric breakdown • Summary bar shows total campaigns needing attention • Budget pacing bars with month-end spend projections ⚙️ RULES ENGINE • Create custom rules with AND/OR condition logic • Supported fields: clicks, impressions, cost, conversions, ctr, cpc, convRate, qualityScore, roas • Actions: alert, addNegative (tracked locally) • Rule validation ensures correct schema before saving • 3 rules free, up to 50 on Pro, unlimited on Agency Note: Rule actions like pause, enable, and adjustBid require Google Ads API integration (coming soon). Currently rules can trigger alerts and track negative keywords locally. 🎨 COMMAND PALETTE • VS Code-style search across all commands • Recently used commands appear first • Categorized by Navigation, Actions, Help • Keyboard navigation with arrow keys and Enter ═══════════════════════════════════════ WHAT KEYWORDAXE DOES WELL ═══════════════════════════════════════ KeywordAxe is designed for PPC professionals who want to navigate Google Ads faster and stay on top of campaign performance: • Keyboard-first workflow — stop clicking through menus, navigate with shortcuts • Identify wasteful spend — smart filters surface keywords with cost but no conversions • Spot anomalies early — visual badges flag campaigns that deviate from recent performance • Stay in Google Ads — no context switching to external tools ═══════════════════════════════════════ PRICING ═══════════════════════════════════════ FREE TIER (Always Free) • All keyboard shortcuts and command palette • Negative keyword tracker (10 identifications/day) • Performance monitoring with visual badges • Budget pacing visualization • Up to 3 custom rules PRO ($19/month) • Unlimited negative keyword tracking • Up to 50 custom rules • CSV export for negative keywords • Priority support • Early access to new features AGENCY ($49/month) • Everything in Pro • Unlimited custom rules • Multi-account dashboard (coming soon) • Team collaboration (coming soon) ═══════════════════════════════════════ HOW TO USE ═══════════════════════════════════════ 1. Install the extension 2. Click the puzzle-piece icon in Chrome toolbar → pin KeywordAxe 3. Navigate to https://ads.google.com 4. Press Ctrl+K to open the command palette 5. Press ? to see all keyboard shortcuts 6. Start optimizing! Advanced users: • Right-click the KeywordAxe icon → Options to configure rules and alerts • Press N on keywords / search-terms pages to open the negative keyword tracker • Press B on campaigns page to toggle budget pacing bars ═══════════════════════════════════════ PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS ═══════════════════════════════════════ KeywordAxe collects nothing by default. Two independent toggles in Settings → Privacy let you opt in to anonymous usage analytics and/or anonymous error reports — both off by default. Full disclosure: https://keywordaxe.com/privacy.html What KeywordAxe CAN do: • Read campaign names, keywords, and performance metrics visible in the Google Ads UI (kept on-device) • Store your custom rules and preferences locally • Show you keyboard shortcuts, visual alerts, and budget pacing • Right-click "Block this keyword" on selected text What KeywordAxe CANNOT do: • Access your Google account credentials • Export or share your campaign data with third parties • Modify campaign settings in Google Ads (no API access yet) • Access any websites other than Google Ads and ExtensionPay (for payments) Permissions explained: • activeTab — Read the current Google Ads page you're viewing • storage — Save your custom rules, settings, and blocked-keyword history • notifications — Show you performance alerts when anomalies are detected • alarms — Schedule periodic anomaly checks and log cleanup • contextMenus — Add "Block this keyword" to the right-click menu Your campaign data stays on your device. ═══════════════════════════════════════ SUPPORT ═══════════════════════════════════════ GitHub Issues: https://github.com/rktreddy/keywordaxe/issues Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek7nSVAuA2nm-ybvXA_k6MCOQvwsHzz7XXN8kaRJ39NxfaSA/viewform Privacy Policy: https://keywordaxe.com/privacy.html ═══════════════════════════════════════ ROADMAP ═══════════════════════════════════════ v1.1 (Coming Soon) • Quality Score historical tracking • Keyboard shortcut customization • Additional rule actions (rules currently define conditions and trigger alerts; automated execution is on our roadmap) v1.2 (Future) • Multi-account switching dashboard • Shared rule libraries v2.0 (Future) • Historical analytics and trends • Team collaboration • Firefox extension port ═══════════════════════════════════════ FAQ ═══════════════════════════════════════ Q: Will KeywordAxe break Google Ads? A: No. KeywordAxe only reads the page and adds visual elements. It never modifies Google Ads' core functionality. Q: Does KeywordAxe automatically block keywords in Google Ads? A: Not yet. Currently, KeywordAxe identifies wasteful keywords and lets you copy them. You then add them as negative keywords using Google Ads' native tools. Automated blocking via Google Ads API is on our roadmap. Q: What keyboard shortcuts are available? A: Press ? on any Google Ads page to see the full list. Key shortcuts: C (campaigns), K (keywords), S (search terms), N (negative keywords), Ctrl+K (command palette). Q: Will you have access to my campaign data? A: No. All campaign data stays on your computer. Anonymous usage analytics and error reports are opt-in only and never include campaign names, search terms, account IDs, or spend figures. See the privacy policy for full detail. Q: Does it work on mobile? A: Not yet — Chrome extensions only work on desktop. Q: What if I find a bug or have a feature request? A: Open an issue at github.com/rktreddy/keywordaxe/issues or use our feedback form. We read every message. Q: Can I use this with multiple Google Ads accounts? A: Yes. Switch accounts normally in Google Ads and KeywordAxe works with whichever account you're viewing. Navigation commands preserve your account context. Q: Is there a free trial for Pro features? A: The free tier gives you all core features including shortcuts, command palette, performance badges, and budget pacing. Pro adds unlimited keyword tracking, more rules, and CSV export. Q: How is my data secured? A: All user-facing content uses safe DOM APIs (no innerHTML). CSV exports are protected against formula injection. Storage is capped to prevent unbounded growth. All inputs are validated before saving.
- May 12, 2026short_description
KeywordAxe watches your campaigns and pings you when spend goes weird. Plus keyboard shortcuts and bulk negative keywords.
Keyboard shortcuts and a command palette for Google Ads — bulk-block search terms, jump between pages, alert on spend anomalies.
- May 12, 2026name
KeywordAxe — Google Ads Alerts & Shortcuts
KeywordAxe — Keyboard Shortcuts for Google Ads
- May 8, 2026description
KeywordAxe is the productivity powerhouse for Google Ads professionals. Save 5+ hours every week with keyboard shortcuts, intelligent bulk operations, and real-time performance anomaly detection. Built by PPC managers. For PPC managers. KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS - Ctrl+K (Cmd+K on Mac) to instantly navigate to any campaign or ad group - Press N to open the negative keyword manager - Press P to pause/resume campaigns - Press ? to see all available shortcuts - Works seamlessly within Google Ads' interface NEGATIVE KEYWORD BULK MANAGER - Add or remove negative keywords across multiple ad groups in seconds - Import/export negative keyword lists as CSV - Smart suggestions based on your search term reports - Match type selector and variant generation - Savings tracking shows how much wasted spend you've blocked REAL-TIME ANOMALY DETECTION - Visual badges highlight underperforming campaigns - Get alerted when campaigns deviate from normal performance - Budget pacing bars show on-track, underpacing, or overpacing - Spend anomalies flagged before they drain your budget SMART RULES ENGINE - Create custom alert rules (CTR thresholds, CPC limits, ROAS targets) - AND/OR logic for complex conditions - 5 action types: pause, enable, adjust bid, add negative, alert PRICING Free: 10 actions/day Pro ($19/mo): Unlimited actions, all features Agency ($49/mo): Multi-account support Works only on ads.google.com. Your data never leaves your browser.
KeywordAxe is a Chrome extension that makes Google Ads faster to work in. Keyboard shortcuts, bulk negative keyword management, and proactive anomaly alerts — all built directly into the Google Ads interface. Built by a PPC manager for PPC managers. PROACTIVE ANOMALY ALERTS (new in v1.0.8) - Desktop notification when a campaign diverges 20%+ from its 7-day baseline - Extension popup leads with a "Needs Attention" list, sorted critical-first - Click the alert or popup item → the flagged campaign opens with the row highlighted. No menu-drilling. - Budget pacing bars show on-track, overspend, or underspend at a glance KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS - Ctrl+K (Cmd+K on Mac) opens a VS Code-style command palette - Single keys: C for Campaigns, K for Keywords, S for Search Terms, G for Ad Groups, N for Negative Keywords, ? for help - Customizable bindings in Settings NEGATIVE KEYWORD BULK MANAGER - Paste a list, block many keywords at once - Smart suggestions flag search terms spending without converting - Undo support — block a keyword by mistake, one click to restore - CSV export of blocked keywords SMART RULES ENGINE - Custom rules on metrics like CTR, CPC, conversions, ROAS - AND/OR logic for multi-condition rules - Free: up to 3 rules. Pro: up to 50. Agency: unlimited. PRIVACY - Works only on ads.google.com - Anonymous usage telemetry (opt-out in settings); no account data, no keywords, no URLs sent - Error reports via Sentry (opt-out in settings) PRICING - Free: 10 negative keyword blocks/day, up to 3 rules, all core features - Pro ($19/mo): Unlimited blocks, up to 50 rules, CSV export, priority email support - Agency ($49/mo): Unlimited rules, priority support ~1,200 characters — well under the 16k limit. Key changes: - Leads with the v1.0.8 differentiator (proactive alerts) rather than keyboard shortcuts - All feature claims match shipped code — nothing aspirational - Privacy section is honest about telemetry instead of overclaiming "data never leaves your browser" - Pricing is precise: "10 negative keyword blocks" not "10 actions" - Dropped Agency "multi-account support" since it doesn't exist - May 8, 2026short_description
Keyboard shortcuts, negative keyword bulk manager, and anomaly alerts for Google Ads. Save 5+ hrs/week.
KeywordAxe watches your campaigns and pings you when spend goes weird. Plus keyboard shortcuts and bulk negative keywords.
- May 8, 2026name
KeywordAxe — Google Ads Bulk Optimizer
KeywordAxe — Google Ads Alerts & Shortcuts
- Apr 19, 2026host_permissions
https://ads.google.com/*
https://ads.google.com/*, https://extensionpay.com/*, https://*.ingest.sentry.io/*, https://ka-telemetry.rktreddy.workers.dev/*
- Apr 19, 2026permissions
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activeTab, storage, alarms, notifications, contextMenus
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- https://ads.google.com/*, https://extensionpay.com/*, https://*.ingest.sentry.io/*, https://ka-telemetry.rktreddy.workers.dev/*
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KeywordAxe adds keyboard shortcuts, a command palette, and performance monitoring tools directly into the Google Ads interface. Navigate faster, cut wasteful spend, and spot campaign anomalies — all without leaving Google Ads. ═══════════════════════════════════════ FEATURES ═══════════════════════════════════════ ⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS • Press Ctrl+K (Cmd+K on Mac) to open the command palette — navigate to any page instantly • Single-key shortcuts: C (campaigns), K (keywords), S (search terms), G (ad groups) • Action shortcuts: N (negative keywords), A (anomalies), B (budget pacing) • Press ? to see all available shortcuts • Works seamlessly within Google Ads' interface — respects input fields 🎯 NEGATIVE KEYWORDS — FREE, NO DAILY LIMIT • Identify keywords that waste your budget — track and organize terms to block • Three match types: Exact, Phrase, Broad • Smart filters: All Terms, Wasted Spend (cost, zero conversions), Pattern-Based Suggestions • Copy formatted keyword lists to clipboard, then paste into Google Ads' native negative keyword tool • Real-time potential savings display • Export negative keyword lists as CSV (with formula-injection protection) • Bulk negative keywords are completely free — no daily limit Note: KeywordAxe identifies keywords to block and lets you copy them. You then add them in Google Ads → Tools → Negative Keyword Lists. Direct Google Ads API integration for automated blocking is on our roadmap. 📁 SAVED NEGATIVE LISTS • Save a set of negatives once and reload it into the panel in any account • Build your standard "junk list" once, reuse it across every account • Free includes 1 saved list; Pro is unlimited 🔀 ACCOUNT SWITCHER (PRO) • Jump between your Google Ads accounts from the Ctrl+K command palette • No more clicking through the native account menu 📊 PERFORMANCE MONITORING • Visual badges highlight campaigns with unusual metric changes • Compares current metrics against a rolling baseline (clicks, impressions, CTR, CPC, conversions) • Two severity levels: Warning (default 10% deviation) and Critical (default 20%) — both configurable • Click any badge for detailed metric breakdown • Summary bar shows total campaigns needing attention • Budget pacing bars with month-end spend projections 🎨 COMMAND PALETTE • VS Code-style search across all commands • Recently used commands appear first • Categorized by Navigation, Actions, Help • Keyboard navigation with arrow keys and Enter ═══════════════════════════════════════ WHAT KEYWORDAXE DOES WELL ═══════════════════════════════════════ KeywordAxe is designed for PPC professionals who want to navigate Google Ads faster and stay on top of campaign performance: • Keyboard-first workflow — stop clicking through menus, navigate with shortcuts • Identify wasteful spend — smart filters surface keywords with cost but no conversions • Reuse across accounts — save a negative list once and apply it everywhere • Spot anomalies early — visual badges flag campaigns that deviate from recent performance • Stay in Google Ads — no context switching to external tools ═══════════════════════════════════════ PRICING ═══════════════════════════════════════ FREE (Always Free) • All keyboard shortcuts and command palette • Bulk negative keyword tracker — no daily limit • 1 saved negative list • Performance monitoring with visual badges • Budget pacing visualization PRO ($12/month) • Everything in Free • Unlimited saved negative lists • Instant account switcher (Ctrl+K) ═══════════════════════════════════════ HOW TO USE ═══════════════════════════════════════ 1. Install the extension 2. Click the puzzle-piece icon in Chrome toolbar → pin KeywordAxe 3. Navigate to https://ads.google.com 4. Press Ctrl+K to open the command palette 5. Press ? to see all keyboard shortcuts 6. Start optimizing! Advanced users: • Press N on keywords / search-terms pages to open the negative keyword panel — save your selection as a reusable list, or load a saved one • Press B on campaigns page to toggle budget pacing bars • Right-click the KeywordAxe icon → Options to manage rules, alerts, and saved lists • Pro: open the command palette (Ctrl+K) and type an account name to switch accounts ═══════════════════════════════════════ PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS ═══════════════════════════════════════ KeywordAxe collects nothing by default. Two independent toggles in Settings → Privacy let you opt in to anonymous usage analytics and/or anonymous error reports — both off by default. Full disclosure: https://keywordaxe.com/privacy.html What KeywordAxe CAN do: • Read campaign names, keywords, and performance metrics visible in the Google Ads UI (kept on-device) • Store your rules, preferences, and saved negative lists locally • Read your account names from your account-selection page to populate the in-browser account switcher • Show you keyboard shortcuts, visual alerts, and budget pacing • Right-click "Block this keyword" on selected text What KeywordAxe CANNOT do: • Access your Google account credentials • Export or share your campaign data with third parties • Modify campaign settings in Google Ads (no API access yet) • Access any websites other than Google Ads and ExtensionPay (for payments) Permissions explained: • activeTab — Read the current Google Ads page you're viewing • storage — Save your rules, settings, saved lists, and blocked-keyword history • notifications — Show you performance alerts when anomalies are detected • alarms — Schedule periodic anomaly checks and log cleanup • contextMenus — Add "Block this keyword" to the right-click menu Your campaign data stays on your device. ═══════════════════════════════════════ SUPPORT ═══════════════════════════════════════ GitHub Issues: https://github.com/rktreddy/keywordaxe/issues Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek7nSVAuA2nm-ybvXA_k6MCOQvwsHzz7XXN8kaRJ39NxfaSA/viewform Privacy Policy: https://keywordaxe.com/privacy.html ═══════════════════════════════════════ ROADMAP ═══════════════════════════════════════ v1.1 (Coming Soon) • Quality Score historical tracking • Keyboard shortcut customization • Additional rule actions (rules currently define conditions and trigger alerts; automated execution is on our roadmap) v1.2 (Future) • Multi-account switching dashboard • Shared rule libraries v2.0 (Future) • Historical analytics and trends • Team collaboration • Firefox extension port ═══════════════════════════════════════ FAQ ═══════════════════════════════════════ Q: Will KeywordAxe break Google Ads? A: No. KeywordAxe only reads the page and adds visual elements. It never modifies Google Ads' core functionality. Q: Does KeywordAxe automatically block keywords in Google Ads? A: Not yet. Currently, KeywordAxe identifies wasteful keywords and lets you copy them. You then add them as negative keywords using Google Ads' native tools. Automated blocking via Google Ads API is on our roadmap. Q: What keyboard shortcuts are available? A: Press ? on any Google Ads page to see the full list. Key shortcuts: C (campaigns), K (keywords), S (search terms), N (negative keywords), Ctrl+K (command palette). Q: Will you have access to my campaign data? A: No. All campaign data stays on your computer. Anonymous usage analytics and error reports are opt-in only and never include campaign names, search terms, account IDs, or spend figures. See the privacy policy for full detail. Q: Does it work on mobile? A: Not yet — Chrome extensions only work on desktop. Q: What if I find a bug or have a feature request? A: Open an issue at github.com/rktreddy/keywordaxe/issues or use our feedback form. We read every message. Q: Can I use this with multiple Google Ads accounts? A: Yes. KeywordAxe works with whichever account you're viewing, and navigation preserves your account context. Pro adds a Ctrl+K account switcher to jump between accounts without the native menu, plus saved negative lists you can reuse across accounts. Q: What do I get on Free vs Pro? A: Free includes all shortcuts, the command palette, unlimited bulk negative keywords, 1 saved list, performance badges, and budget pacing. Pro ($12/mo) adds unlimited saved negative lists and the instant Ctrl+K account switcher. Q: How is my data secured? A: All user-facing content uses safe DOM APIs (no innerHTML). CSV exports are protected against formula injection. Storage is capped to prevent unbounded growth. All inputs are validated before saving.
Technical
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- 1.0.19
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- V3
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- Created
- Apr 6, 2026
- Last Updated (Store)
- Jun 5, 2026
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- Jun 6, 2026
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- https://keywordaxe.com/
- Privacy Policy
- https://keywordaxe.com/privacy.html
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