Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO)

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Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

At the current install trend, crossing 30+ in roughly 88 days.

No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from. The recent download trend is too spiky to read.

1. ★★★★★ smak3r

   3mo ago

   AEO is a fantastic plugin that addresses one of the biggest shifts in digital marketing; the move from traditional search results to AI-generated answers. The plugin is easy to use, integrates well with WordPress, and provides a clear approach to optimizing content for modern AI platforms. What I appreciate most is its focus on helping content creators prepare for emerging search experiences like AI Overviews and answer engines. The interface is user-friendly, and the optimization recommendations are straightforward and practical. The developers appear to have a strong understanding of where search is heading, and this plugin fills a gap that many website owners are just starting to recognize. It’s a valuable addition for bloggers, businesses, publishers, and anyone looking to improve their content’s visibility in the evolving AI search landscape. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve and future-proof their content strategy. 👏

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2. ★★★★★ max5150

   4mo ago

   Sorry but it’s Incompatible with the AVADA theme.Backend: The layout is a disaster. Frontend: Text is scattered haphazardly across the page without any formatting options. Unusable with the AVADA theme.

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-05-22 10+ → 20+ up after 19 days in tier
2. 2026-05-03 20+ → 10+ down after 3 days in tier
3. 2026-04-30 10+ → 20+ up after 7 days in tier
4. 2026-04-23 20+ → 10+ down after 2 days in tier
5. 2026-04-21 10+ → 20+ up after 19 days in tier
6. 2026-04-02 — → 10+ up

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• All in One SEO – AI SEO Plugin to Boost SEO Rankings & Traffic (Schema, Local SEO, Sitemap & SEO Insights) 2M+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A
• GEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO 30K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A
• Xagio SEO & AEO – AI SEO for Google Rankings & AI Visibility 10K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A
• AISEO 1K+ installs · 3.8★ · 3 shared tags B
• LLMs.txt Generator 1K+ installs · 3.8★ · 3 shared tags C
• Yoast SEO – Advanced SEO with real-time guidance and built-in AI 10M+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A

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Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO): 20+ active installs, 3.0★ (2 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/ai-answer-toolkit