Surfer — WordPress SEO Plugin
Surfer – WordPress Plugin
by Surfer · WordPress.org page · Website
Surfer has 6,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 154,581 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 28, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Surfer at a glance
Is Surfer well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Install the free WordPress plugin
- Write highly rankable content using Surfer’s trusted guidelines
- Research and find new keyword ideas
- Work in WordPress using Surfer’s Content Editor without any hassle
- Create a Content Editor directly in WordPress, or export it to Surfer
- Track how many clicks and impressions your posts generated directly in WordPress
Surfer reviews and ratings
10 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Conflicts with Elementor
My client had this plugin activated for years, and there was never an issue. However, recently there's a big Surfer side-window WITHIN Elementor. This is horrible for trying to use the page builder. Due to this, my client has decided to uninstall the plugin. He said it's not worth it to have to deal with it interfering with site development.
cds71 -
an honest review
so long story short ive recently started blogging for starting a side husstle and crating a long term buisness and i came across surfer seo from my mentor its a very good app and helps with seo optimization it has amazing featuries which is really simple to learn and follow up with im definetly gonna use this in my buisness for a long time!!,
kevink5156 -
Awesome tool
This tool is excellent and can simplify your content writing process, aid in content planning, and facilitate keyword research :-)
marknzw -
Integration that works!
Creating content on Surfer and then exporting it into my GP theme has saved me so much time. Love it.
chadkelley14 -
Powerful tool for writing
First off, I have to say that Surfer has a bit of a learning curve compared to other review writing tools out there. However, once you get the hang of it, you'll see that it offers a wealth of features and functionality that make it an incredibly powerful tool. Overall, I would definitely recommend Surfer to anyone looking for a powerful tool to write reviews. Yes, the learning curve is a bit steep and it can cost a bit compared to other tools, but in my opinion, the effort is well worth it. Give it a try, and I think you'll be impressed with the results!
webkix -
Surfer Makes Life Easy!
Surfer makes writing incredibly easy. I can't imagine trying to write content without it. It takes all the guess work out of keywords.
badguyswearblack
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Details
Connect Surfer's Content Editor to WordPress. Write and optimize your articles for SEO, find new keyword ideas and publish straight to WordPress.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Surfer competes in
Tags
- content
- content writing
- keyword research
- keywords
- seo
- Version
- 1.7.0.639
- Last updated
- Apr 28, 2026
- First published
- Nov 16, 2022
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Surfer FAQ
What does Surfer do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Surfer offers Install the free WordPress plugin, Write highly rankable content using Surfer’s trusted guidelines, Research and find new keyword ideas, Work in WordPress using Surfer’s Content Editor without any hassle and Create a Content Editor directly in WordPress, or export it to Surfer.
How many active installs does Surfer have?
WordPress.org reports 6,000+ active installs for Surfer as of September 7, 2026.
Is Surfer still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on April 28, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Surfer free?
Surfer is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.