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View detailsYoast SEO is the best-known search plugin for WordPress, used on millions of sites. Its free version handles the essentials: titles, meta descriptions, XML sitemaps, and schema markup, plus a readability check that scores your writing as you type.
Key Features
- SEO titles, meta descriptions, and sitemaps
- Readability and SEO analysis while writing
- AI title, description, and keyphrase tools in Premium
- Schema markup and canonical controls
- Redirect manager in Premium
- Internal linking suggestions
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | SEO and readability analysis, titles, meta descriptions, sitemaps, and schema for one site. |
| Premium | $118.80/year | Per site, excluding VAT. Adds AI title and description tools, keyphrase fixes, redirect manager, and local, video, and news SEO. |
| AI+ | $29.90/mo billed yearly | Everything in Premium plus AI brand visibility tracking across AI search answers. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: WordPress site owners who want guided, on-page SEO while they write.
Popular with: Marketers, Writers, Business Owners
Popular with: Marketers, Writers, Business Owners
How it works
The Premium version adds AI tools that write title and meta description options, suggest keyphrase fixes, and summarize posts, along with a redirect manager and internal linking suggestions. Since 2025 it also bundles the local, video, and news SEO features that used to be separate add-ons.
Yoast is a strong default choice for WordPress sites, especially for writers who want guidance while they draft. Its per-site pricing makes it expensive for agencies managing many sites, but for a single site it remains the standard most people compare everything else against.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- The most widely used WordPress SEO plugin
- Free version covers the core SEO essentials
- Premium now bundles local, video, and news SEO
✗ Cons
- Premium is priced per site, costly for agencies
- Free version includes upsell notices
- AI features need the paid plan
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yoast free?
Yes — Yoast has a free plan. Free plugin; Premium from $118.80/yr
What is Yoast best for?
WordPress site owners who want guided, on-page SEO while they write.
What kind of tool is Yoast?
Yoast is a Writing Assistants tool on VerlumoAI.
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