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View detailsYoast SEO is a WordPress SEO plugin that optimises pages for search engines. It has been the default SEO plugin for WordPress for over a decade, and it gives every post and page a clear analysis: a focus keyphrase check, a readability score, and practical suggestions for improvement.
Key Features
- On-page SEO and readability analysis
- XML sitemaps and schema markup
- Redirect manager in Premium
- Multiple focus keyphrases in Premium
- Internal linking suggestions
- Yoast Academy courses in Premium
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Focus keyphrase analysis, readability, sitemaps, schema, breadcrumbs. |
| Premium | $99/yr | Redirect manager, up to 5 keyphrases, internal linking suggestions, IndexNow, Yoast Academy. Priced per site. |
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 the most widely used SEO plugin with clear on-page guidance.
Popular with: Marketers, Writers, Developers
Popular with: Marketers, Writers, Developers
How it works
The free version covers the fundamentals: titles, meta descriptions, XML sitemaps, schema, and breadcrumbs. Premium adds a redirect manager, multiple keyphrases, internal linking suggestions, and access to Yoast Academy courses, for $99 a year per site.
Yoast SEO suits WordPress owners who want reliable, well-supported SEO guidance without a steep learning curve. It is not the cheapest plugin, and the per-site pricing adds up for agencies, but its stability and huge user base make it a safe default.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Most widely used WordPress SEO plugin
- Clear, actionable on-page guidance
- Stable and well supported
- Good for beginners
✗ Cons
- Premium is priced per site, so costs multiply
- Free version shows upsell notices in the dashboard
- Some features need separate paid add-ons
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yoast SEO free?
Yes — Yoast SEO has a free plan. Free plugin; Premium $99/yr per site
What is Yoast SEO best for?
WordPress site owners who want the most widely used SEO plugin with clear on-page guidance.
What kind of tool is Yoast SEO?
Yoast SEO is a SEO Tools tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026