Glossary · Search and local visibility
Search property
A verified website or URL scope represented as a managed property in a search-platform account.
Also called: search properties, Search Console property, Search Console properties
Definition
A search property groups ownership verification, indexing reports, query data, submitted sitemaps, issues, and user permissions for a defined domain or URL prefix. Different property scopes can expose different records.
Why it matters
A migration or provider handoff can appear complete while the business still lacks access to the search property containing its history and diagnostics.
Common misunderstanding
Creating a new property does not automatically transfer prior permissions, history, verification methods, or every hostname and protocol variation.
Related terms
Related system family: Measurement & Search Signals
Sources
- Search Console API (opens in a new tab) · Google for Developers
Last reviewed July 16, 2026