# RDS bar (seo: pr, dmoz, alexa, seomoz)

> RDS Bar is a handy tool for quick analysis of website and page SEO indicators, designed for webmasters and optimizers. And also with a number of useful features for ordinary users.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/rds-bar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/rds-bar)

## Overview

- **ID:** `rds-bar`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Recipdonor
- **Category:** web-development
- **Daily users:** 591
- **Weekly downloads:** 11
- **Rating:** 3.78 / 5 (23 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.2021.108.109
- **Last updated:** 2021-08-10
- **First published:** 2009-09-29
- **Size:** 1.81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/rds-bar/)
- **Website:** [https://www.recipdonor.com/bar?ln=en](https://www.recipdonor.com/bar?ln=en)

## Description

RDS Bar is a versatile Chrome extension designed for webmasters, SEO optimizers, and regular users. It provides a quick and comprehensive analysis of website and page SEO indicators through an intuitive browser panel. The extension features a Site Analysis button that offers grouped data by blocks for thorough inspection.

The RDS Toolbar embeds directly onto pages, allowing flexible parameter settings and useful functionalities to reduce requests. Additionally, RDS Bar extends search engine results pages by adding informative blocks beneath search results for enhanced insights. It highlights noindex, nofollow, external links, and hidden page blocks, making SEO tasks easier.

Open-source and free for all users, RDS Bar supports customization and improvements based on user needs. For more details and supported parameters, visit the official homepage. Contact support@recipdonor.com for queries or suggestions, and review the privacy policy on the provided link.

## Rankings

- #4,526 — Overall
- #17 — seo
- #66 — analysis
- #105 — optimize
- #171 — number
- #194 — sale

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `cookies`
- `storage`
- `unlimitedStorage`
- `*://*/*`
- `contextMenus`
- `clipboardWrite`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension website URL may be invalid

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## Review summary

Users find the RDS bar to be a valuable SEO tool with helpful features and responsive support. However, recent updates have led to toolbar malfunctions, such as it disappearing or obstructing website content due to its overlay placement. Many users prefer older versions for their better integration within Firefox's interface and usability. There is frustration over limited customization and usability issues caused by the current toolbar design. Overall, the add-on is appreciated but requires improvements in stability, UI integration, and flexibility to restore its former convenience.

### Pros

- Useful and functional SEO tool for site analysis.
- Support team responds and resolves issues.
- Previously had a well-designed and handy toolbar integrated into Firefox.
- Provides information like meta tags, symbol count, and SEO metrics.
- Free and comparable alternatives exist, indicating valuable features.

### Cons

- Recent Firefox or add-on updates caused toolbar malfunction or disappearance.
- Toolbar now appears as a separate overlay, obstructing website view and reducing usability.
- Lack of customization options for displayed info and toolbar placement.
- Older versions preferred due to better functionality and design; new versions considered less user-friendly.
- Difficulties in integrating the toolbar seamlessly within the browser UI, causing inconvenience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/rds-bar)