WordPress SEO Plugins Compared
Yoast SEO is the established, reliable choice trusted by millions. Rank Math offers more features in its free version and better value for advanced users.
The original WordPress SEO plugin trusted by millions, with readability analysis, schema markup, and content optimization.
Feature-rich WordPress SEO plugin offering advanced schema, rank tracking, and AI content tools in its free version.
| Feature | Yoast SEO | Rank Math |
|---|---|---|
| Focus keyphrases (free) | 1 per post | 5 per post |
| Schema markup | Basic (Premium for advanced) | Advanced schema in free version |
| Rank tracking | No | Built-in (500-50K keywords) |
| Redirect manager | Premium only | Free version includes it |
| AI tools | AI title/meta generation (Premium) | Content AI (separate add-on) |
| Google Analytics integration | No | Advanced GA4 integration (Pro) |
| Active installations | 13M+ (most popular) | 3M+ (fastest growing) |
Pricing last verified: 2026-09
Choose Yoast SEO for proven reliability and readability analysis. Choose Rank Math for more free features, built-in rank tracking, and better value.
Yoast SEO: The original WordPress SEO plugin trusted by millions, with readability analysis, schema markup, and content optimization.. Rank Math: Feature-rich WordPress SEO plugin offering advanced schema, rank tracking, and AI content tools in its free version..
Yoast SEO is the established, reliable choice trusted by millions. Rank Math offers more features in its free version and better value for advanced users.
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