The SEO Framework — WordPress SEO Plugin
The SEO Framework – Fast, Automated, Effortless.
by Sybre Waaijer · WordPress.org page · Website
The SEO Framework has 200,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 4,888,181 downloads all time. It was downloaded 119,088 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on October 14, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
The SEO Framework at a glance
Is The SEO Framework well maintained?
The SEO Framework reviews and ratings
380 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
380 reviews
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Download and install history
137,884 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where The SEO Framework ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that The SEO Framework appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best SEO Plugins | #11 by tag, #6 in search | #6 | ▲5 |
| Best Schema Plugins | #7 by tag, not in search | #46 | ▲2 |
| Best White Label Plugins | #23 in search, not tagged | #46 | ▲39 |
| Best Sitemap Plugins | #34 in search, not tagged | #63 | ▲14 |
| Best 404 Error Plugins | #38 in search, not tagged | #67 | – |
| Best Accessibility Plugins | #46 in search, not tagged | #80 | – |
| Best Comment Plugins | #46 in search, not tagged | #82 | – |
The SEO Framework alternatives
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All in One SEO 2 million+ installs · 4.7 -
SiteSEO 400,000+ installs · 4.0 -
Slim SEO 70,000+ installs · 4.7
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Details
The fastest feature-complete SEO plugin for professional WordPress websites. Secure, fast, unbranded, and automated SEO. Do less; get better results.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings The SEO Framework competes in
Tags
- google search
- open graph
- seo
- structured data
- xml sitemap
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- Version
- 5.2.0
- Last updated
- Oct 14, 2026
- First published
- May 29, 2015
- Requires WordPress
- 7.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 7.4.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
The SEO Framework FAQ
How many active installs does The SEO Framework have?
WordPress.org reports 200,000+ active installs for The SEO Framework as of October 22, 2026.
Is The SEO Framework still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on October 14, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Does The SEO Framework have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 6 of 11 recent support threads for The SEO Framework are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is The SEO Framework free?
The SEO Framework is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does The SEO Framework rank among SEO Plugins?
The SEO Framework is #6 in the WordPress.org "seo" ranking as of today.