=== 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, google search console, schema, redirection, xml sitemap
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires at least: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.276
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt

Grow your organic traffic and AI visibility with powerful SEO tools, XML sitemaps, Schema automation, and built-in AI SEO, all in one place.

== Description ==

### Rank Math SEO – WordPress AI SEO Plugin to Rank Higher 📈 ###
★★★★★<br>

**Rank Math SEO** helps you stay ahead of competitors with **AI-powered SEO tools** built for modern search engines, AI assistants, and evolving search experiences. 

The plugin brings **powerful AI SEO tools right into WordPress**. It helps you optimize content, include Schema Markup, add smart internal links, target the right keywords, run SEO checks, and more.

Over 4 million WordPress websites trust Rank Math to grow their organic traffic faster. **If you know you could be doing more for your website's SEO** but don't have the time, **<a href="https://rankmath.com/wordpress/plugin/seo-suite/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP" target="_blank">Rank Math SEO</a> is exactly what you need**. 

## <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>


 
### [NEW] AI Visibility: Monitor Your Brand Across AI Search ### 

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS5-DFQrSxs] 

 

➜ AI Visibility score to monitor your brand’s visibility 
➜ Track how ChatGPT and other AI platforms mention your brand 
➜ Monitor your brand’s sentiment across AI responses 
➜ See how you compare against your competitors in AI Search 
➜ Access complete transcripts of AI responses 
➜ Check your brand’s AI Visibility across different countries 

 
**<a href="https://rankmath.com/ai-visibility/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP" target="_blank">Learn more about AI Visibility ➜</a>**

### [NEW] AI Link Genius: Smart Internal Linking on Autopilot ###

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsQtwUN4fwo] 
 
➜ View every internal and external link on your site from one dashboard 
➜ Update hundreds of links at once instead of editing pages one by one 
➜ Get smart link suggestions as you write, right inside the editor 
➜ Monitor broken links, redirects and overall link health 
➜ Automatically link keyword variations to the right pages 
➜ Get related post suggestions that keep readers on your site longer 
➜ Find pages nobody links to and reconnect them to the rest of your site 
➜ Export your link data for reports or audits 

**<a href="https://rankmath.com/ai-link-genius/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP" target="_blank">Learn more about AI Link Genius ➜</a>**


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

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

Get Started with Content AI for FREE and enjoy: 
➜ 40+ AI Tools Built for SEO  
➜ Use AI SEO to write high-quality content 
➜ Fix SEO Issues in One Click  
➜ Generate AI Image Alt Text Instantly  
➜ Get Instant SEO Help with RankBot 
➜ Full Control via Role Manager

**<a href="https://rankmath.com/content-ai/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP" target="_blank">Learn more about Content AI ➜</a>**

### Rank Math Includes Every SEO Tool You Need to Rank Higher ###

See the features only Rank Math offers, and find out why it's the **right SEO plugin for you**. 

✔ Intuitive [Setup Wizard](https://rankmath.com/kb/how-to-setup/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP) that configures Rank Math automatically for your site 
✔ [16+ Schema types](https://rankmath.com/kb/rich-snippets/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP#schema-types-offers-by-rank-math) to add rich results in few clicks 
✔ Optimize post for unlimited focus keywords (5 by default, unlimited [with this filter](https://rankmath.com/kb/filters-hooks-api-developer/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP#unlimited-keywords)) 
✔ [Content AI](https://rankmath.com/kb/how-to-use-content-ai/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP) to help you write SEO-friendly content 
✔ Google Search Console integration 
✔ Google Analytics Integration 
✔ LSI keyword suggestions to attract more traffic 
✔ XML Sitemap with custom post type support 
✔ Detailed content analysis with actionable SEO recommendations 
✔ 30+ SEO tests with 1-click 
✔ Module based system, enable only what you need 
✔ SEO optimized breadcrumbs with theme support 
✔ Smart Redirection manager to create redirects at scale 
✔ Built-in 404 monitor to catch and fix broken links 
✔ Internal link suggestions 
✔ Role Manager to control what each team member can access 
✔ Automatic ALT Text and Title tags for every image 
✔ WordPress Multisite support 


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


✔ Fastest SEO plugin with barely any impact  on site speed 
✔ [WooCommerce SEO](https://rankmath.com/blog/woocommerce-seo/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP) with automatic Schema and meta tags 
✔ [Elementor SEO](https://rankmath.com/blog/elementor-seo/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP) with native integration 
✔ [Divi SEO](https://rankmath.com/blog/divi-seo/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP) with native integration 
✔ [Local SEO](https://rankmath.com/blog/local-seo/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP) tools to help nearby customers find your business 
✔ Google AMP SEO with SEO data added automatically to AMP pages 
✔ bbPress & BuddyPress SEO support with Q&A Schema 
✔ 1-Click Import from Yoast 
✔ 1-Click Import from AIO SEO 
✔ 1-Click Import from SEOPress 
✔ 1-Click Import from All In One Schema 
✔ 1-Click Import from Redirection plugin 
✔ Translation plugins support including WPML, Weglot, TranslatePress and Polylang 
✔ Theme support including Astra, Kadence, Flothemes, OceanWP, Themify, Schema Theme and more 
✔ Page builder support including Oxygen, WPBakery, Avada, Beaver Builder, and Page Builder Framework and more 
 
### Who Can Benefit From Rank Math? ###

#### Rank Math Plugin is perfect for: ####
✔ Bloggers
✔ eCommerce Store Owners
✔ Niche Sites
✔ Businesses
✔ Agencies
✔ 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/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP" target="_blank">Rank Math Reviews</a>**

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

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

<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/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP" target="_blank">Rank Math FREE VS PRO COMPARISON</a> ##

## Unique Features of Rank Math PRO ##

**AI Link Genius** 
✔ AI-Powered Internal Link Suggestions 
✔ Auto-Link Keyword Variations 
✔ Automatic Link Audits & Monitor Link Health 
✔ Bulk Link Update Tool

**Google Analytics & Search Console Integration** 
✔ 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** 
✔ 20+ Pre-defined Schema types 
✔ Import Schema from Other Websites 
✔ Advanced Schema Builder to create any complex Schema Markup 
✔ Schema Templates for Automation 
✔ Conditional Schema Markup 
✔ Multiple Location Schema On Any Page (using the Shortcode)

**SEO Automation** 
✔ 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 
✔ [Bulk Import SEO Meta Details Using CSV file](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW_h4cVE1O8) 
✔ 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 [Instant Indexing Plugin](https://rankmath.com/blog/google-indexing-api/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP)] 

**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/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP" 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]


== 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! 

= 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://rankmath.com/support/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP" target="_blank">4. Plugin Support:</a>** We offer support through email for any issues you face with Rank Math. User experience is important to us, and we aim to provide prompt and helpful support whenever you need it. 

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

== 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. Rank Math follows WordPress plugin guidelines, so it works perfectly with any 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 is compatible with most plugins. Using another SEO plugin alongside Rank Math can cause conflicts if they perform similar functions. For best results, disable or delete any other SEO plugins. 

= 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 , as Rank Math does the job of multiple plugins in one. For best results, disable or delete any other SEO plugins.

= 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/?utm_source=LP&utm_campaign=WP" 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? =
It is recommended to remove other SEO plugins. Rank Math is designed to be an all-rounder SEO plugin that handles everything SEO-related. Using other SEO plugins alongside Rank Math can hurt your website's performance and cause conflicting SEO results. 

= I already use an SEO plugin. Can I use Rank Math on top of that plugin? =
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 or 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.

= Where do I report security bugs found in this plugin? =

Please report security bugs found in the source code of the Rank Math SEO plugin through the [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure  Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/9e5fb4c0-23d7-4a55-9a5c-256a4c6daf1e). The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin.

= 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.

= 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.

== External Services ==

Rank Math SEO connects to several external services to provide its features. Below is a full disclosure of each service, what data is sent, and when.

= Rank Math Keyword Suggestions API (api.rankmath.com) =

Used to provide live keyword suggestions as you type in the Focus Keyword field in the post editor.

* **Keyword suggestions:** Each time you type in the Focus Keyword field, the keyword and your site's locale are sent to api.rankmath.com to retrieve related keyword suggestions. This call is made directly from your browser. No account or login is required for this feature.

Service provider: Rank Math (ONE.COM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED)
Privacy policy: https://rankmath.com/privacy-policy/
Terms of service: https://rankmath.com/terms-of-service/

= Rank Math API (rankmath.com) =

Used for site registration, license verification, and the SEO Analysis feature.

* **Site registration / account connection:** Sends your site URL, Rank Math username, and API key when you connect your Rank Math account. This is required to activate API-based features.
* **Site disconnection:** Sends your site URL, username, and API key when you disconnect your account to remove the registration from Rank Math's servers.
* **SEO Analysis:** Sends your site URL, target keyword, and language when you run an SEO site analysis. Results are returned as a scored report.
* **Dashboard widget:** Fetches the latest Rank Math blog posts to display in the WordPress admin dashboard widget. No personal data is sent. Results are cached for 12 hours.

Service provider: Rank Math (ONE.COM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED)
Privacy policy: https://rankmath.com/privacy-policy/
Terms of service: https://rankmath.com/terms-of-service/

= Rank Math OAuth Connector (oauth.rankmath.com) =

Used to connect your site to Google services (Search Console, Google Analytics) via OAuth.

* **OAuth token exchange:** When you authorize Google services, your browser is redirected through oauth.rankmath.com to exchange the authorization code for access and refresh tokens. The authorization code is sent to this service; it returns OAuth tokens for use on your site.
* **Token refresh:** Sends your Google refresh token to obtain a new access token when the current one expires.

Service provider: Rank Math (ONE.COM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED)
Privacy policy: https://rankmath.com/privacy-policy/
Terms of service: https://rankmath.com/terms-of-service/

= Rank Math Content AI (cai.rankmath.com) =

Used to power AI-based content features. Only active when the Content AI module is enabled and you have a connected Rank Math account.

* **Keyword research:** Sends the target keyword, language, and country to fetch keyword suggestions and metrics.
* **Bulk SEO meta generation:** Sends post title and content to generate SEO titles and descriptions in bulk.
* **Bulk image alt text generation:** Sends image data (base64-encoded) to generate descriptive alt text for images.
* **Default prompts sync:** Sends your site URL, username, API key, and plugin version daily to keep AI prompt templates up to date.
* **Credits/wallet check:** Sends your username, API key, and site URL to check remaining Content AI usage credits.

Service provider: Rank Math (ONE.COM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED)
Privacy policy: https://rankmath.com/privacy-policy/
Terms of service: https://rankmath.com/terms-of-service/

= Google APIs (googleapis.com, google.com) =

Used by the Analytics module to retrieve website performance data. Only active when you have connected Google Analytics via the Rank Math Analytics module.

* **Google Analytics data:** Sends your OAuth access token to fetch data like traffic, keyword, impressions, etc for your site from the Google Analytics API.
* **Token verification:** Sends your OAuth access token to verify its validity and authorized scopes.
* **Google Tag Manager script (googletagmanager.com):** When a Google Analytics / Google Tag property ID is configured, the Google Tag (gtag.js) script is loaded from googletagmanager.com on your site's front end.
* **AMP analytics (cdn.ampproject.org):** When AMP is active and a Google Analytics property is configured, the AMP analytics component script is loaded from cdn.ampproject.org.

Service provider: Google LLC
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Terms of service: https://policies.google.com/terms

= IndexNow API (api.indexnow.org) =

Used by the Instant Indexing module to notify search engines of new or updated content. Only active when the Instant Indexing module is enabled.

* Sends a list of URLs, your site URL, and your IndexNow API key to api.indexnow.org each time content is published or updated (or manually triggered).

Service provider: Microsoft (Bing)
Privacy policy: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement
Terms of service: https://www.indexnow.org/faq

= Facebook Graph API (graph.facebook.com) =

Used to refresh Facebook's cached preview when a post is updated. Only active when a Facebook App ID and App Secret are configured in Rank Math's Social settings.

* Sends the post's public URL and your Facebook App credentials to trigger a re-scrape of the page by Facebook.

Service provider: Meta Platforms, Inc.
Privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
Terms of service: https://developers.facebook.com/terms/

== 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 ==

= 1.0.276 [Aug 11, 2026] =
- Added [Polylang Compatibility](https://rankmath.com/kb/polylang-compatibility/) to natively support the Polylang translation plugin without manual configuration.
- Improved the free "Account Connection" CTA copy in AI Visibility to mention the connection is free.
- Fixed permission error for domain properties in [Google URL Inspection API Integration](https://rankmath.com/kb/url-inspection-api-integration/).
- Fixed compatibility issue with the Divi Carousel module throwing an error in the visual builder.
- Fixed alignment issue in the ToggleGroup field used across the settings UI.


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