=== Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings ===
Contributors: rankmath
Plugin link: https://rankmath.com/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP
Tags: seo, WordPress SEO, google search console, schema, redirection, 
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires at least: 6.3
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.264.1
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt

Rank Math SEO is the best WordPress SEO plugin with the features of many SEO and AI SEO tools in a single package to help multiply your SEO traffic.

== Description ==

### Rank Math SEO – Best SEO Plugin for WordPress ###
**1st WordPress SEO Plugin to use AI (Artificial Intelligence)** 🦾
★★★★★<br>

**SEO is the most consistent source of traffic for any website.** We created <a href="https://rankmath.com/wordpress/plugin/seo-suite/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP" target="_blank">**Rank Math, a WordPress SEO plugin**</a> with AI SEO features better than ChatGPT, to help every website owner get access to the SEO tools they need to improve their SEO and attract more traffic to their website.
## <a href="https://demo.rankmath.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=rank-math-wizard" target="_blank">Try The FREE Demo of Rank Math</a> ##

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgeaqIy2OB0]

<a href="https://rankmath.com/wordpress/plugin/seo-suite/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP#features" target="_blank">Features</a> | <a href="https://rankmath.com/wordpress/plugin/seo-suite/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP#reasons" target="_blank">Why Choose Rank Math?</a> | <a href="https://rankmath.com/wordpress/plugin/seo-suite/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP#comparison" target="_blank">Compare</a> | <a href="https://rankmath.com/wordpress/plugin/seo-suite/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP#screenshots" target="_blank">Screenshots</a> | <a href="https://rankmath.com/wordpress/plugin/seo-suite/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP#benefits" target="_blank">Benefits</a>

SEO might be the best and most **consistent source of traffic** for one's website, but it's not without its quirks. The constant process of optimizing your posts for SEO can sometimes take more time than actually writing the content. **If you always feel you can do more on the SEO** front for your website but don't have the time, then **Rank Math SEO is what you're looking for.**

Its host of **intelligent features** brings top SEO capabilities in your hands that were previously out of reach. The **smart automation** features give you the **power of an entire SEO team** with just a few clicks. A **well-thought-out design, powerful features, and years of development** make Rank Math a game-changing SEO plugin that will level the SEO playing field in your favor to help increase traffic.

### Exclusive Content AI. Write Highly Optimized SEO Content ###

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm_dhgbIWow]

➜ Use AI SEO to write better than ChatGPT
➜ Dynamic Suggestions
➜ Intelligent Recommendations
➜ Intelligent Questions (With Schema Markup)
➜ Smart Link Suggestions
➜ Extra Keyword Info
➜ Related Keywords
➜ Full Control via Role Manager

### Rank Math beats all of its competitors, hands down. ###

See the features that are exclusive to the Rank Math plugin and understand why Rank Math is the **Best SEO Plugin for WordPress**.

* **Setup Wizard (Easy to follow)**
Rank Math practically configures itself. Rank Math features a [step-by-step installation and configuration wizard](https://rankmath.com/kb/how-to-setup/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP) that sets up SEO for WordPress perfectly.

* **Google Schema Markup aka Rich Snippets Integrated**
Configuring Google Schema Markup, aka Rich Snippets, is now easy, thanks to Rank Math. With support for [16+ types of Schema Markups, aka Rich Snippets, including the Rating Schema,](https://rankmath.com/kb/rich-snippets/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP#schema-types-offers-by-rank-math) you'll be able to optimize your posts in just a few clicks. 

* **Optimize Unlimited Keywords**
Unlike other plugins, Rank Math lets you optimize your posts for **unlimited focus keywords** per post. 5 by default. Increase by adding this [filter](https://rankmath.com/kb/filters-hooks-api-developer/#unlimited-keywords).

* **Content AI**
Rank Math is the FIRST & ONLY SEO plugin that uses AI to help you write content. Your personal AI Assistant for creating SEO-friendly content. Our Content AI takes all the hassle out of writing. It ensures that the content you write is great not only for your visitors but for search engines (SEO) as well. [Learn how to use Content AI for writing SEO-optimized content that ranks](https://rankmath.com/kb/how-to-use-content-ai/).

* **Google Search Console Integration**
Rank Math saves you a ton of time by integrating with Google Search Console and displaying important information about your website right inside WordPress.

* **Google Keyword Ranking**
With the Rank Math plugin, you can track your keyword rankings on Google.

* **Google Analytics Integration**
Rank Math offers a one-click solution to install Google Analytics script without pasting anything manually anywhere. You can also exclude the Logged-in users.

* **Optimal Settings Pre-Selected**
Configuring an SEO plugin takes time and can be confusing. Rank Math saves you the trouble with its optimal default settings, which are ideal for most websites and, if needed, can be changed.

* **LSI Keyword Tool Integrated**
Rank Math's integrated LSI keyword tool gives you multiple keyword variations of your focus keyword, which helps you attract more traffic to your posts. A free account is needed.

* **Advanced SEO Analysis Tool**
With just a single click, Rank Math can perform an SEO analysis for your website.

* **30 Detailed SEO Tests**
Rank Math is designed to ultimately supercharge your website's SEO with its 30 detailed SEO tests. A free account is needed.

* **Module Based System**
Rank Math has been designed with a module-based system, each of which can be enabled or disabled as per your needs, giving you extra speed and control.

* **Smart Redirection Manager**
Rank Math's built-in smart redirection manager will help you create, manage, delete, enable, or disable redirects at scale.

* **Local Business SEO**
Rank Math is designed to be used by global and local websites alike. With its local SEO features, local sites can stand out in search engine results like Google's and attract more traffic.

* **SEO Optimized Breadcrumbs**
Rank Math can display SEO-optimized Breadcrumbs on all websites, even if the theme doesn't support Schema.org coding.

* **404 Monitor**
Rank Math has a built-in 404 error monitor that helps you find and resolve 404 errors for a better user experience.

* **Deep Content Analysis Tests**
On-page SEO is no longer a mystery with Rank Math's deep content analysis and precise recommendations.

* **Internal Linking Suggestions**
Rank Math intelligently suggests other posts from your website for internal linking from your current posts, improving the chances of ranking higher in the SERPs.

* **Role Manager**
Even if you have multiple employees managing your website, you can precisely control what each of them has access to in Rank Math with its role manager.

* **Multisite Ready**
Whether you run a single WordPress website or an entire network of sites – we are ready for you. Rank Math fully supports the WordPress Multiuser project (WPMU).

* **It has lightweight code compared to slow-loading in other SEO plugins.**
Even with significantly more features than other plugins, Rank Math loads amazingly fast and keeps your website fast.

### Why is Rank Math such a game-changer? ###

* **Auto Configuration** — All you have to do is set a few options, and Rank Math will configure itself ideally for your website.

* **Super Fast SEO Plugin** — Even after packing so many features, Rank Math has a negligible load on your server, thus making it one of the fastest SEO plugins for WordPress.

* **Automatic Keyword Suggestions from Google** — Get keyword suggestions from Google as you start typing letters in the focus keyword field of Rank Math.

* **New SEO Analyzer** — Rank Math's built-in SEO analysis will give you SEO recommendations that you'd typically spend hundreds of dollars to get.

* **[Elementor SEO](https://rankmath.com/blog/elementor-seo/)** – Deep integration with the Elementor Page builder. Now, you don’t need to go back and forth between tabs to configure your page’s SEO. Everything related to SEO for Elementor can be configured in the visual editor.

* **[Divi SEO](https://rankmath.com/blog/divi-seo/)** – One-of-a-kind integration with the Divi Page Builder and theme. Handle everything related to SEO from the page editor screen without jumping back to the default editor. This helps you optimize your website for SEO in real-time.

* **Page Builder SEO** – The Rank Math plugin's content analysis works perfectly with popular page builders and themes like Oxygen Builder, WPBakery, Avada, Astra, Kadence, Themify, Beaver Builder, Page Builder Framework, Schema theme, Flothemes, OceanWP, etc.

* **Image SEO** – With Rank Math's perfect solution to add ALT & Title tags on the fly, to optimize images, showing inside the content, and that too for FREE, there is no reason to choose any other SEO solution that does not provide all the essential SEO features.

* **[WooCommerce SEO](https://rankmath.com/blog/woocommerce-seo/)** – Optimizing your store products is easier with Rank Math. SEO Meta tags and Schema are automatically added but can be customized with total control. Rank Math has the most advanced SEO for WooCommerce.

* **Google AMP SEO** – Accelerated Mobile Pages must be prepared for search engines. What better way to do that than letting Rank Math use your regular SEO details and optimizing AMPs based on that data?

* **bbPress & BuddyPress SEO** – User-generated content in bbPress/BuddyPress is optimized correctly, and Rank Math handles all the necessary SEO aspects. Q&A Schema is added to bbPress topics along with other essential meta tags.

* **Quick Edit SEO Details** – Go through many posts/pages quickly by ensuring they are optimized for search engines. Quickly edit multiple SEO fields at once using Rank Math.

* **[Instant Indexing for Google](https://rankmath.com/blog/google-indexing-api/)** – Instantly getting indexed by Google used to be reserved for huge brands and large websites. Not anymore. Just about anyone can take advantage of Google’s Instant Indexing feature using Rank Math.

* **Translation Plugins Support** — Rank Math works flawlessly with the top translation plugins like WPML, TranslatePress, Weglot, Polylang (not entirely compatible yet), etc., making it a perfect companion.

* **XML Sitemap** – The Rank Math plugin comes with a fast-loading Sitemap feature that works with different post types, including custom ones, and provides deep control. One can also generate a Locations KML file via a filter for Local Sitemap, & a WooCommerce Sitemap.

* **1-Click Import From Yoast** — With a single click of your mouse, Rank Math can import all your settings from Yoast SEO & Yoast SEO Premium to itself. The transfer is instant, and you don't lose any SERP rankings as a result.

* **1-Click Import From AIO SEO** — Rank Math can also import all your settings from AIO SEO & All in One SEO Pack Pro in a single click. The transfer is instant, and you don't lose any SERP rankings as a result.

* **1-Click Import From All in One Schema, SEOPress, and Redirection** —Rank Math allows seamless migration of settings from plugins like All In One Schema Rich Snippets, SEOPress (including Pro), and Redirection with just a single click, ensuring no loss of rankings or data during the transfer.

### Who Can Benefit From Rank Math? ###

#### Rank Math Plugin is perfect for: ####
✔ Bloggers
✔ eCommerce Store Owners
✔ Niche Sites
✔ Businesses
✔ Local Businesses
✔ Startups
✔ The Real Estate
✔ Artists & Photographers
✔ The Solution Offerer
✔ Directories
✔ Vloggers (Video Bloggers)
✔ Or any WordPress Website

### Take a sneak peek into Rank Math’s features ###

#### Detailed Setup Tutorial ####
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQLvCBVev3I]

### BIG Publications are Raving About Rank Math ###
**<a href="https://rankmath.com/reviews/" target="_blank">Rank Math Reviews</a>**

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<a href="https://www.matthewwoodward.co.uk/seo/reviews/rank-math/?utm_campaign=Rank+Math" target="_blank">Rank Math Review – Why I Ditched Yoast For Rank Math</a>

<a href="https://www.producthunt.com/posts/rank-math-seo/?utm_campaign=Rank+Math" target="_blank">Rank Math on Product Hunt</a>

<a href="https://www.suganthan.com/blog/rank-math-seo-plugin-review-from-an-seo-guy/?utm_campaign=Rank+Math" target="_blank">Rank Math Plugin Review from an SEO Consultant</a>

and many more


## Check RANK MATH PRO WHICH MAKES SEO EASIER & FASTER  ##
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq8Dnl09W5g]

## <a href="https://rankmath.com/free-vs-pro/" target="_blank">Rank Math FREE VS PRO COMPARISON</a> ##

## UNIQUE FEATURES OF Rank Math PRO ##

**Google Analytics & Search Console Integration (The only SEO plugin that provides it)**
✔ Integrated Google Analytics, AdSense & Search Console Data
✔ Analyze the SEO Performance of Each Post & Page
✔ See Top Winning/Losing Posts & Keywords
✔ Keep Track of Position History
✔ Rank Tracker for Important Keywords

**Schema aka Structured Data aka Rich Snippets. The BEST Schema Generator Available Online**
✔ 20+ Pre-defined Schema types (more than any other plugin) – 
✔ Import Schema from Other Websites
✔ Advanced Schema Builder [Advanced SEOs can use this to create any complex Schema Markup]
✔ Schema Templates for Automation
✔ Conditional Schema Markup
✔ Multiple Location Schema On Any Page (using the Shortcode)

**Automation At Its BEST**
✔ Automated Image SEO
✔ Advanced Filtering for Images [https://i.rankmath.com/zAUHHP]
✔ Watermark Your images
✔ Advanced Post filtering
✔ Bulk Actions [index, noindex, redirect, etc.]
✔ Quick Edit SEO Details
✔ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW_h4cVE1O8" targe="_blank">Bulk Import SEO Meta Details Using CSV file</a>
✔ Auto Detect Videos and Generate Schema Markup for Them
✔ Auto Fetch Thumbnail, Duration of YouTube & Vimeo Videos
✔ Automatically Flush Facebook Thumbnails
✔ Open External Links in New Tabs
✔ Nofollow External Links
✔ `Noindex` Paginated, Archive, Search Result Pages
✔ Instant Indexing for Bing & Yandex [Also Google using our <a href="https://rankmath.com/blog/google-indexing-api/" target="_blank">Instant Indexing Plugin</a>]

**WooCommerce SEO**
✔ Automatic Schema for WooCommerce Products
✔ Advanced Open Graph Tags for WooCommerce Products
✔ Automatic NoIndex Hidden Products
✔ Remove WooCommerce Product and Category Base
✔ Add Custom Brands to Products
✔ Add Global Identifier Schema Like GTIN/MPN – Even to Variations

**MANY MORE FEATURES**
✔ PREMIUM 24x7x365 Dedicated Support Managers
✔ MOST COMPETITIVE PRICING EVER!

**<a href="https://rankmath.com/pricing/" target="_blank">CHECK ALL THE PREMIUM FEATURES AND PRICING HERE</a>**


## CONNECT WITH THE TEAM AND SEO EXPERTS ##

**<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/rankmathseopluginwordpress/?utm_campaign=Rank+Math" target="_blank">JOIN FACEBOOK GROUP COMMUNITY</a>**: The purpose of this Facebook group is to have a collective place where the community can help each other, and we can get some feedback to improve Rank Math as well. Joining the group is also a great way to connect with like-minded people and share your SEO experience.

= Branding Guideline =
Rank Math® SEO is a registered trademark. Please use the following format when mentioning the Rank Math plugin anywhere.
* Rank Math [correct]
* RankMath [incorrect]
* Rankmath [incorrect]
* rankmath [incorrect]
* rankMath [incorrect]

= Getting Started: =
**<a href="https://rankmath.com/kb/how-to-setup/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP" target="_blank">1. How to Setup Rank Math:</a>** Once you install Rank Math for the first time, you will be greeted with the Setup Wizard, which is discussed in detail here.

**<a href="https://rankmath.com/kb/wordpress/seo-suite/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP" target="_blank">2. User Documentation:</a>** Although Rank Math is already easy to set up, we've put together tutorials, guides, and some knowledge bases to help you set up and get started with Rank Math.

**<a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/seo-by-rank-math/?utm_campaign=Rank+Math" target="_blank">3. Contribute (Sharing is caring):</a>** If you are one of those caring hearts that want to help, please check the following resources:
* [Rank Math's GitHub repository](https://github.com/RankMath/seo-by-rank-math/) – Includes all the uncompressed files.
* [Content Analyzer Code Files](https://github.com/rankmath/content-analyzer) – Includes all supplementary uncompressed files.
* [Translation](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/seo-by-rank-math/) – If you want to translate the plugin into your local language.

**<a href="https://support.rankmath.com/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP" target="_blank">4. Support Ticket Forum:</a>** Our dedicated forum is where you can get support for any issues you face with Rank Math. In the forum, we'll also try to answer some SEO queries. User experience is important to us, and we aim to answer all the forum queries promptly.

**[5. Frequently Asked Questions:](#faq-header)** Here, we’ve answered the most commonly asked questions about Rank Math. The questions are related to features, pricing, and others.

== Installation ==

1. Visit `Plugins > Add New`
2. Search for `Rank Math`
3. Install Rank Math once it appears
4. Activate Rank Math from your Plugins page.
5. Go to "after activation" below.

= Manually =

1. Upload the `seo-by-rank-math` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the Rank Math plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to "after activation" below.

= After Activation =

1. You should see the Rank Math setup wizard. 
2. Go through the setup wizard and set up the plugin for your site. 
3. You’re done! 

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I transfer my SEO & Redirection settings from another plugin to Rank Math? =
Absolutely. Rank Math has a built-in feature to import SEO settings from popular SEO plugins like Yoast SEO, Yoast SEO Premium, AIO SEO Pack, All In One Schema Rich Snippets, and Redirection. Once you install Rank Math and run the setup wizard, you'll see a dedicated step where you'll get to import all your SEO settings to Rank Math.

= What themes does Rank Math support? =
Rank Math has been tested with many WordPress themes and supports all major WordPress themes. Since we follow WordPress plugin development guidelines, you can rest assured that Rank Math will work perfectly, no matter your theme. If you've installed Rank Math and are facing issues, it might not be because of theme incompatibility. Please contact the support team by opening a support ticket in our support forum, and we will fix it for you.

= What plugins is Rank Math compatible with? =
Rank Math has been designed using WordPress' strict plugin development guidelines and, therefore, is compatible with most plugins. However, you might get unexpected results if you use another SEO plugin that performs any of the functions that Rank Math does. We recommend that you disable or delete other SEO plugins for best results.

= Will my website slow down if I Install Rank Math? =
No. Rank Math's code has been created and optimized for maximum performance. That is why using Rank Math on your website will not slow down your website. On the contrary, your website will perform better than ever with Rank Math, as it does the job of multiple plugins. Once you remove the unnecessary plugins from your website, your website's performance is sure to get better.

= Is creating a Rank Math account needed to use the plugin? =
Not at all. Creating a FREE Rank Math account is needed only to utilize our API, which allows you get automatic keyword suggestions from Google and run SEO Site Analysis inside WordPress. <a href="https://rankmath.com/kb/free-account-benefits/" target="_blank">You can read more about that here.</a>

= Will you set up Rank Math on my website? =
Rank Math is pretty easy to set up on your website. Apart from detailed instructions on installing Rank Math on our website, we've built a user-friendly setup wizard that will help you set up and configure Rank Math ideally for your website. If you face any issues even after using the setup wizard, please get in touch with the support team by sending an email to support@rankmath.com

= Do I have to remove other SEO plugins if I install Rank Math? =
That is recommended. Rank Math is designed to be an all-in-one SEO plugin that handles everything SEO-related. If you use other SEO plugins with Rank Math on your website, not only will the performance of your website be negatively affected, but both plugins working together can produce unexpected SEO results.

= I already use an SEO plugin. Can I use Rank Math on top of that plugin? =
You can, but we do not recommend it. Rank Math has all the functionalities you need in an SEO plugin. You can do that if you still prefer using another plugin for a specific feature. However, we recommend that you turn off that functionality of Rank Math to avoid potential conflicts/issues.

= Will I lose my rankings if I switch to Rank Math? =
No, you won't. When you install Rank Math, it will seamlessly import your settings from your current SEO plugin. Once the process is complete, the search engines won't notice a change on your website.

If you set up Rank Math from scratch, your search engine rankings will depend on how you configure it. But please be advised that Google and other search engines prefer good, helpful content over anything else.

= Can I use Rank Math on a WordPress.com website? =
Yes, as the plugin is provided through WordPress.org, it is available on WordPress.com as well. However, you might be required to opt for the business plan on WordPress.com.

Google is almost never willing to index all the pages and images available on a site. The number of pages and images that get indexed is based on the site's reputation and the quality of the content, among others.

= I have further questions; how do I contact you? =
Please drop us an email at support@rankmath.com, and we will be more than happy to assist you.

== Screenshots ==

1. Exclusive AI Assistant for creating content that ranks.
2. Fully integrated with the Gutenberg, aka Block Editor.
3. Optimize Content without any hassle and work with the Classic Editor.
4. Analyze your website's SEO with one click and fix the issues.
5. Simple Setup Wizard with 1-Click Importer.
6. Support for 15+ Rich Snippet types.
7. No need to pay for any service when you can track keyword ranking changes from our own Search Console.
8. Comes with in-built options for social media optimization.
9. Rank Math Comes with a 404 monitor and an easy-to-use Redirection Manager.
10. Ground-breaking Integration with Elementor Page Builder.
11. Powerful XML Sitemap.
12. Role Manager gives you full control. Useful for multi-author sites.
13. Rank Math Comes with 15+ FREE modules.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.264 [Feb 11, 2026] =
- Improved: Added an index to the `rank_math_redirections` `status` and `updated` columns to improve query execution performance
- Fixed: Deleting a [Settings Backup](https://rankmath.com/kb/import-export-settings/#performing-and-restoring-backups) was breaking other backups created on the site
- Fixed: Increased the Rank Math SEO metabox priority on taxonomy pages so it appears after custom fields
- Fixed: Browser console warnings when the `SCRIPT_DEBUG` constant was set to `true`
- Fixed: The `lastmod` value was missing in the [Sitemap](https://rankmath.com/kb/configure-sitemaps/) for the Posts Page selected in the Reading settings

= 1.0.264.1 [Feb 12, 2026] =
- Fixed: Missing [Add Property Group button in the Schema Generator](https://rankmath.com/kb/schema-generator/#num-1-5-add-property-and-property-group) after the last update.


Full changelog can be found here - **[Rank Math changelog](https://rankmath.com/changelog/?utm_source=Plugin&utm_medium=Changelog&utm_campaign=WP)**
