WPSSO Core – Complete Schema Markup and Meta Tags
by JS Morisset · Performance
Also makes 30 other plugins · 30.5K+ installs across the portfolio →
Present your content at its best for social sites and search results, no matter how URLs are shared, reshared, messaged, posted, embedded, or crawled.
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Health
A 91/100
no flags
Active installs
4K+
≈4.8K estimated
Momentum
-31%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “optimize”, “search results” and “woocommerce” for “schema markup”, “present” and “complete”. “optimize” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “schema markup” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “search results” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “present” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “woocommerce” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “complete” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
91 health vs 69 average across 1,808 Performance plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.1%
of downloads still active
At least 4K of 4.1M lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median Performance plugin keeps 1.4%, across 1,103 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Performance plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 1 release in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 2 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.6★ over 306 reviews, smoothed to 4.53★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →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.
45
Momentum
Holding steady
+0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
34%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.2
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
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.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| schema markup | #4 | #3 | up 1 |
| markup | #6 | #5 | 0 |
| meta tags your tag | #7 | #7 | up 3 |
| present | #7 | #3 | up 1 |
| complete | #11 | #7 | down 1 |
| schema your tag | #13 | #8 | up 4 |
| core | #19 | #15 | up 1 |
| tags | #19 | #14 | down 1 |
| no markup | #7 | #3 | 0 |
| twitter meta tags | #8 | #8 | up 1 |
| meta | #24 | #14 | down 1 |
| markup content | #9 | #5 | 0 |
| embedded | #23 | #13 | down 2 |
| seo schema markup | #11 | #8 | 0 |
| facebook meta tags | #14 | #13 | 0 |
| woocommerce schema | #19 | #13 | up 3 |
| optimize your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| search results your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| woocommerce your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
183 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 16 listed. 167 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “optimize”, “search results” and “woocommerce” for “schema markup”, “present” and “complete”. “optimize” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “schema markup” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “search results” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “present” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “woocommerce” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “complete” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “schema”. #13 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 45.3K · peaks are release surges
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
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
1
releases in the last 12 months
1mo ago
latest release · v22.7.0 · 27 Sep 2026
1
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “4K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 2 months ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 5K.
Install history since 9 Mar 2017
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ dennywuh7mo ago
A simple plugin that serves its purpose satisfactorily.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ilinor8mo ago
Страхотен плъгин
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dzubovic9mo ago
Great plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ scottlin7410mo ago
This is a really great plugin. Between the plugin and the add-ons this covers an enormous amount of really really important stuff if you want to get noticed in search engines and online shopping platforms. Do you really need to worry about it? YES! It may be a little tricky at times but it is so important to your sites ability to be found. The customer service has been sensational with the developer going over and above to fix any little problems almost instantly. I had an issue related to the plugin playing nicely with Yoast and in the process of fixing it the developer realised Yoast had made a very subtle change that was causing my issue. Nothing major but important to me coz of how i was using the plugin. They immediately coded a fix and released it under 24 hours later. Now that is something you rarely see, speedy WP devs!10/10 A++++ Highly recommend
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Tianyistudio1.3y ago
I’ve been using WPSSO and was initially hopeful about its features. However, the plugin constantly throws an overwhelming number of admin notices that cannot be dismissed or hidden. It clutters the WordPress dashboard and negatively affects the user experience. When I searched online for a solution, I found that many users have raised the same issue over the years — and yet, the developer has shown no willingness to improve this aspect. Instead of addressing user feedback, the author seems to dismiss criticism and responds with an attitude of “take it or leave it.” A plugin should help streamline website management, not disrupt it. Unfortunately, WPSSO feels more like a distraction than a solution. I’ve since removed it from my site and cannot recommend it to others.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ novator751.5y ago
I strongly advise against installing this plugin! Even basic settings can cause critical errors on your website. The worst part is that you might not notice the issues right away because they don’t appear on all products—only some. On top of that, the plugin significantly slows down your site. Poor performance, hidden bugs, and potential crashes make it a terrible choice. Look for a better alternative—this one isn’t worth the risk! Conclusion: Avoid at all costs!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Lawrence Ip2.3y ago
The ONLY SEO Plugin you need. Period! A stellar job indeed. Try it yourself and you’ll know why it deserves the accolades. Enjoy!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hs2.4y ago
Have more then basic in free for website and woocommerce super! This topic was modified 2 years, 1 month ago by hs.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 22.5.1 New Features None. Improvements None. Bugfixes Fixed missing dismiss time text in SSO notices. Fixed possible “null as an array offset is deprecated” error in WpssoSchema::is_valid_key() . Developer Notes Added a new Suc 22.5.1
- — Version 22.4.0 New Features None. Improvements Added Schema Places to the “Service Areas” option (excluding Places that are also Organization sub-types). Changed “Org.” to “Organization” in most option labels. Bugfixes None. Developer 22.4.0
- — Version 22.3.0 New Features None. Improvements Added a new “Service Areas” option in the Document SSO metabox for the Schema Service type. Changed Schema “areaServed” markup from Schema GeoShape to GeoCircle. Bugfixes None. Developer N 22.3.0
- — Version 22.2.1 New Features None. Improvements None. Bugfixes Fixed inheritance of default author for the Schema Book type. Fixed missing ‘datePosted’ property in the Schema JobPosting type. Developer Notes None. Requires At Least PHP 22.2.1
- — Version 22.2.0 New Features None. Improvements Added an offers property to the Schema Book markup. Added a new option under the SSO > Advanced Settings > Schema Defaults > Book tab: Default Book Author Type Added new options under the 22.2.0
- — Version 22.1.3 New Features None. Improvements None. Bugfixes Fixed the “Opening Hours Information” check for opening time on one day and closing time the next day. Fixed “Public Holiday” day of week value to https://schema.org/PublicH 22.1.3
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (22.7.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 7 languages, 3 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names WPSSO Core when asked about this topic, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 25 Oct 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- Schema markup
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 16 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 16 of 16 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Gravity Forms, Yoast and 15 more.
- ! Headings and lists 1 heading and 7 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,679 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-08-21 5K+ → 4K+ down after 267 days in tier
- 2025-11-27 6K+ → 5K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-11-26 5K+ → 6K+ up after 12 days in tier
- 2025-11-14 6K+ → 5K+ down after 295 days in tier
- 2025-01-23 7K+ → 6K+ down after 166 days in tier
- 2024-08-10 8K+ → 7K+ down after 4 days in tier
- 2024-08-06 7K+ → 8K+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2024-08-02 8K+ → 7K+ down after 1 days in tier
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).
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Yoast SEO – Advanced SEO with real-time guidance and built-in AI 10M+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A -
LiteSpeed Cache 7M+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag B -
Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings 4M+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A -
All in One SEO – AI SEO Plugin to Boost SEO Rankings & Traffic (Schema, Local SEO, Sitemap & SEO Insights) 2M+ installs · 4.7★ · 1 shared tag A -
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin 1M+ installs · 4.9★ · 1 shared tag A -
W3 Total Cache 900K+ installs · 4.4★ · 1 shared tag A
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