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Rank Math SEO

by Rank Mathv1.0.281Unlimited sites

Rank Math SEO is a WordPress plugin from Rank Math that brings on-page SEO tools into one place.

Product facts

Version
1.0.281
Released
4 November 2026
Type
Plugin
Licence
GPL
Included in
Every plan

Overview

Search optimization usually means juggling several tools: one for checking content, one for markup, another for broken links. Rank Math SEO puts these jobs inside the WordPress dashboard. You can run automated SEO audits to find issues, follow how pages perform for target keywords, and get suggestions on content quality and keyword usage while you write.

The plugin fits the editing tools you already use, including Gutenberg and Elementor, so your workflow stays the same. It also handles technical tasks such as schema markup, XML sitemaps, 404 monitoring and redirects, plus options for WooCommerce store pages. Beginners can work through the guided interface, and experienced SEO users can go further with advanced schema and analysis features.

Features

  • Automated SEO audits: Run audits that identify SEO issues on your site, so you can see what needs fixing and work through problems from within the WordPress dashboard.
  • Advanced schema generation: Add schema markup to your pages to support rich snippets, which can change how your content appears in search results.
  • Real-time keyword ranking: Monitor how your pages perform for the keywords you target, with the results shown directly in the WordPress dashboard.
  • In-depth content analysis: Get detailed suggestions on content quality and keyword usage while you edit, so each page can be adjusted before it goes live.
  • Gutenberg and Elementor support: Work on SEO inside the Gutenberg editor or with a page builder like Elementor, without changing how you build and edit pages.
  • Dynamic XML sitemaps: Sitemaps are generated and updated automatically to help search engines index your content, and large sites can pre-generate them with a WP-CLI command.
  • 404 monitor and redirects: Track broken links and set up redirects to send visitors and search engines to the right pages.
  • WooCommerce SEO tools: Optimize product and store pages for search, with built-in keyword suggestions and social media appearance settings for sharing.

Best for

  • WordPress site owners managing their own SEO
  • Agencies and freelancers optimizing client sites
  • WooCommerce stores needing search-ready product pages

Changelog

Version 1.0.281 — 3 November 2026

  • New Added support for third-party heading blocks (e.g. GenerateBlocks Headline) in the Table of Contents Block via the new rank_math/schema/toc/heading_blocks filter.
  • Fixed Fixed Sitemaps and llms.txt URLs returning 404 errors when rewrite rules were flushed during a WordPress Heartbeat request.
  • Fixed Fixed Schema ImageObject showing a hardcoded width and height of 200 when the primary image was taken from the post content.
  • Fixed Fixed translated WooCommerce product category pages returning 404 errors with Polylang when the Remove category base option was enabled.
  • Fixed Fixed the SEO meta save routine so that clearing a field only removes Rank Math's own metadata.
  • Removed Removed the bundled WordPress MCP Adapter package to avoid conflicts with other plugins. MCP Tools now require the official MCP Adapter plugin.

Earlier versions

  • 1.0.280 (6 October 2026): 2 improved, 3 fixed

FAQ

Is Rank Math SEO free?

The code of Rank Math SEO is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of Rank Math SEO is this?

Version 1.0.281, released 4 November 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.

How do I update Rank Math SEO?

Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of Rank Math SEO for you.

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