Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings

How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.

Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.

wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.

3827 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 3681 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).

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.

Crossed into this band 7 months ago; the previous band took 20 months to cross, which places it about 34% of the way through.

1. ★★★★★ antonij70

   4mo ago

   Очень тяжеловесный, настройки крайне запутанные и везде, постоянно – реклама, реклама, реклама дополнительных платных функций. “Исправить с помощью ИИ”? будет выскакивать во всех возможных местах. Жутко раздражает и мешает работать. Попользовался 1 день и удалил к чертям!

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2. ★★★★★ whitegorae93

   4mo ago

   Good!

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3. ★★★★★ ralph1955

   4mo ago

   Continues to guide us to rank higher on Google.

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4. ★★★★★ stoykom

   4mo ago

   Al instalarlo en Generate press en backend en cada página se abría cerraba un espacio enorme con un mensaje que dice que Advanced statas are available in the Pro versión generado al parecer de la barra desplegable de los resultados de Analytics. Se pudo arreglar pinchando botones en herramientas de base de datos siguiendo las instrucciones de soporte. Finalmente al no conseguir configurar los schema como quería y he optado hacerlo con snippets y he desinstalado el plugin.De todas formas no tiene mala pinta como competidor de Yoast, sobre todo los módulos que te permiten seguir el progreso. This topic was modified 3 days, 23 hours ago by stoykom. This topic was modified 3 days, 18 hours ago by stoykom. This topic was modified 2 days, 15 hours ago by stoykom.

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5. ★★★★★ mpusa

   4mo ago

   Superior SEO Plugin. Glad I found this. Awesome options in the dashboard.

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6. ★★★★★ debajodelreloj

   4mo ago

   Formidable, puede ser un poco más pesado que otros plugins pero gracias a el pueles prescindir de otros elementos . Una caja de herramientas dedicadas al SEO que son de gran utilidad

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7. ★★★★★ oliviajoahnson

   4mo ago

   Rank Math helped us resolve several SEO issues that other plugins had missed. It’s easy to use, packed with useful features, and has become an essential part of our WordPress sites. Highly recommended!

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8. ★★★★★ Md Emdadul Haque

   4mo ago

   Rank Math is an excellent SEO plugin. It’s easy to use, has powerful features, and helps optimize my WordPress website effectively. The interface is user-friendly, and the SEO suggestions are very helpful. Highly recommended!

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 1.0.274 Added rank-math/get-top-keywords MCP Tool to let AI assistants retrieve top-performing keywords from Google Search Console with impressions, CTR, and average position. Added rank-math/analyze-post-content MCP Tool to let 1.0.274
2. — Version 1.0.274.1 Fixed a fatal error that occurred when editing a post using Divi’s Front-end/Visual Builder . Full changelog can be found here – Rank Math changelog 1.0.274.1
3. — Version 1.0.275 Added Filter to remove the Rank Math credits from the generated llms.txt file. Improved Email SEO Reports table header so content in both rows now takes the full width. Fixed WordPress Category Base removal leading to a 1.0.275
4. — Version 1.0.276 Added 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 per 1.0.276
5. — Version 1.0.277 [HUGE!] Added a Support Agent that answers support questions anytime, directly from the plugin. Added abilities for AI assistants to configure Rank Math’s settings . Added a filter to use the SEO description instead of t 1.0.277
6. — Version 1.0.277.1 Updated: Rank Math SEO is now tested up to WordPress 7.1 Fixed the Help & Support AI Assistant incorrectly showing an HTTPS-required notice on every admin page, even on HTTPS sites when Application Passwords were disable 1.0.277.1

All 36 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.0.280). Sites still on an older version should update.

1. Patched High · 8.8 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.276 - Authenticated (Contributor+) PHP Object Injection to Remote Code Execution ↗
   2026-10-27 CVE-2026-1928 Deserialization of Untrusted Data Affects <= 1.0.276 Patched in 1.0.277
2. Patched Medium · 5.3 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings < 1.0.280 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated SEO Data Deletion ↗
   2026-10-14 CVE-2026-104751 Missing Authorization Affects < 1.0.280 Patched in 1.0.280
3. Patched Medium · 4.9 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.279 - Authenticated (Administrator+) SQL Injection ↗
   2026-10-08 CVE-2026-104753 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 1.0.279 Patched in 1.0.280
4. Patched High · 7.2 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.279 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload ↗
   2026-10-08 CVE-2026-104752 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 1.0.279 Patched in 1.0.280
5. Patched Medium · 4.4 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.279 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2026-10-08 CVE-2026-104754 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.0.279 Patched in 1.0.280
6. Patched Medium · 4.3 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings < 1.0.277 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Author+) SEO Object Updates ↗
   2026-09-03 CVE-2026-77784 Missing Authorization Affects < 1.0.277 Patched in 1.0.277
7. Patched Medium · 4.3 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings < 1.0.277 - Missing Authorization ↗
   2026-09-02 CVE-2026-77787 Missing Authorization Affects < 1.0.277 Patched in 1.0.277
8. Patched Medium · 5.3 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings < 1.0.277 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure ↗
   2026-09-02 CVE-2026-77783 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects < 1.0.277 Patched in 1.0.277
9. Patched Medium · 4.3 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings < 1.0.277 - Authenticated (Author+) Information Exposure ↗
   2026-09-02 CVE-2026-77785 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects < 1.0.277 Patched in 1.0.277
10. Patched Medium · 4.3 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings < 1.0.277 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary Post/User Meta Overwrite ↗
    2026-08-31 CVE-2026-77788 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects < 1.0.277 Patched in 1.0.277
11. Patched Medium · 5.3 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings < 1.0.277.1 - Unauthenticated Password-Protected Post Content Disclosure ↗
    2026-08-31 CVE-2026-77782 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects < 1.0.277.1 Patched in 1.0.277.1
12. Patched Low · 2.7 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings < 1.0.277 - Missing Authorization ↗
    2026-08-29 CVE-2026-77786 Missing Authorization Affects < 1.0.277 Patched in 1.0.277
13. Patched High · 8.8 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings <= 1.0.276 - Authenticated (Author+) Remote Code Execution ↗
    2026-08-27 CVE-2026-81757 Improper Control of Generation of Code Affects <= 1.0.276 Patched in 1.0.277
14. Patched High · 7.2 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings <= 1.0.274.1 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2026-07-31 CVE-2026-66702 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.0.274.1 Patched in 1.0.275
15. Patched Medium · 4.3 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings <= 1.0.271 - Missing Authorization ↗
    2026-06-03 CVE-2026-34892 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.0.271 Patched in 1.0.271.1
16. Patched Medium · 5.3 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings <= 1.0.271 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Homepage Settings Modification ↗
    2026-05-28 CVE-2025-12714 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.0.271 Patched in 1.0.271.1
17. Patched Medium · 4.3 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.252.1 - Missing Authorization ↗
    2025-09-11 CVE-2025-64350 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.0.252.1 Patched in 1.0.253
18. Patched Medium · 4.3 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.252.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Information Exposure ↗
    2025-09-11 CVE-2025-64351 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 1.0.252.1 Patched in 1.0.253
19. Patched Medium · 6.4 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings <= 1.0.235 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Rank Math API ↗
    2025-02-12 CVE-2024-13227 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.0.235 Patched in 1.0.236
20. Patched Medium · 4.3 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.235 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary Schema Deletion ↗
    2025-02-12 CVE-2024-13229 Improper Access Control Affects <= 1.0.235 Patched in 1.0.236
21. Patched High · 7.2 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.231 - .htaccess File Manipulation to Remote Code Execution ↗
    2024-11-22 CVE-2024-11620 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects <= 1.0.231 Patched in 1.0.232
22. Patched Medium · 6.5 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings <= 1.0.228 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated User and Term Metadata Insert, Update, and Delete ↗
    2024-10-04 CVE-2024-9161 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.0.228 Patched in 1.0.229
23. Patched High · 7.2 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings <= 1.0.228 - Authenticated (Administrator+) PHP Object Injection ↗
    2024-10-04 CVE-2024-9314 Deserialization of Untrusted Data Affects <= 1.0.228 Patched in 1.0.229
24. Patched Medium · 4.4 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.218 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-06-11 CVE-2024-4627 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.0.218 Patched in 1.0.219
25. Patched Medium · 6.4 Rank Math SEO with AI Best SEO Tools <= 1.0.218 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-05-15 CVE-2024-4617 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.0.218 Patched in 1.0.219-beta
26. Patched Medium · 6.4 Rank Math SEO with AI Best SEO Tools <= 1.0.217 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-05-03 CVE-2024-4335 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.0.217 Patched in 1.0.218
27. Patched Medium · 6.4 Rank Math SEO with AI SEO Tools <= 1.0.216 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'titleWrapper' ↗
    2024-04-22 CVE-2024-3665 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.0.216 Patched in 1.0.217
28. Patched Medium · 6.4 Rank Math SEO with AI SEO Tools <= 1.0.214 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via HowTo block attributes ↗
    2024-03-21 CVE-2024-2536 Improper Input Validation Affects <= 1.0.214 Patched in 1.0.215
29. Patched Medium · 6.4 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.119 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2023-07-17 CVE-2023-32600 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 1.0.119.1 Patched in 1.0.119.1
30. Patched Medium · 6.5 RankMath SEO <= 1.0.107.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion ↗
    2023-01-30 CVE-2023-23888 Relative Path Traversal Affects <= 1.0.107.2 Patched in 1.0.107.3
31. Patched Medium · 5.4 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.95 - Server-Side Request Forgery ↗
    2022-08-12 CVE-2022-36376 Server-Side Request Forgery Affects <= 1.0.95 Patched in 1.0.95.1
32. Patched Medium · 5.4 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.42.1 - Missing Authorization ↗
    2020-04-18 Improper Access Control Affects < 1.0.42.2 Patched in 1.0.42.2
33. Patched High · 7.4 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.40.2 - Redirect Creation via Unprotected REST API Endpoint ↗
    2020-03-25 CVE-2020-11515 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Affects <= 1.0.40 Patched in 1.0.41
34. Patched Critical · 9.8 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.40.2 - Privilege Escalation via Unprotected REST API Endpoint ↗
    2020-03-25 CVE-2020-11514 Missing Authorization Affects < 1.0.41 Patched in 1.0.41
35. Patched Medium · 6.5 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.27 - Authenticated Settings Reset via reset-cmb Parameter ↗
    2019-06-21 CVE-2019-14786 Improper Authorization Affects < 1.0.27.1 Patched in 1.0.27.1
36. Patched High · 7.2 Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.26 - Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2019-06-18 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.0.26 Patched in 1.0.27

Translated into 57 languages, 26 at 90% or more

Plus 33 more locales with partial translations.

Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.

Growth timeline

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

1. 2026-04-14 3M+ → 4M+ up after 605 days in tier
2. 2024-08-17 2M+ → 3M+ up after 462 days in tier
3. 2023-05-13 1M+ → 2M+ up after 558 days in tier
4. 2021-11-01 900K+ → 1M+ up after 92 days in tier
5. 2021-08-01 800K+ → 900K+ up after 92 days in tier
6. 2021-05-01 700K+ → 800K+ up after 61 days in tier
7. 2021-03-01 600K+ → 700K+ up after 90 days in tier
8. 2020-12-01 500K+ → 600K+ up after 61 days in tier

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Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings: 4M+ active installs, 4.8★ (7,520 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-11-03. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/seo-by-rank-math