Rank Math SEO
by Rank Math
The "Swiss Army Knife" of WordPress SEO plugins.
The "Swiss Army Knife" of WordPress SEO
Rank Math has quickly become the favorite SEO plugin for WordPress professionals, and for good reason. Unlike competitors that lock essential features behind a paywall, Rank Math offers a massive suite of tools in its free version.
Why We Switched
We migrated WPMadeasy from Yoast to Rank Math because it allowed us to remove 3 other plugins: a redirection plugin, a schema plugin, and a 404 monitor.
Key Features
Rank Math calls itself a "suite" of SEO tools. Here is what makes it stand out:
- Module-Based System: You can turn off features you don't use to keep your site fast.
- Advanced Schema Generator: Add FAQ, How-To, Article, and Recipe schema with a few clicks.
- 404 Monitor: Automatically tracks when visitors hit a dead link.
- Redirection Manager: Easily 301 redirect broken links to new content.
- Content AI: Built-in AI suggestions to improve your writing for SEO (Credits based).
User Experience
The setup wizard is arguably the best in the industry. It asks you a few simple questions (What type of site is this? Do you want to connect Google Search Console?) and configures 90% of the settings automatically.
Performance
One of Rank Math's biggest selling points is code quality. It is significantly lighter than older SEO plugins.
| Feature | Rank Math | Yoast SEO |
|---|---|---|
| Code Lines | ~30k | ~90k |
| PHP Requests | Fewer | More |
| Plugin Size | Smaller | Larger |
Pricing
Rank Math follows a "Freemium" model, but the Free version is shockingly generous.
- Free: Includes Schema, Redirects, 404 Monitor, Basic Analytics.
- Pro ($59/yr): Adds keyword rank tracking, advanced schema, and detailed analytics.
Final Verdict
If you are starting a new WordPress site in 2024, Rank Math is the default choice. If you are on an existing site using Yoast or AIOSEO, the migration tool works well enough that it is worth switching to save on plugin bloat.
Our Review
Rank Math has completely disrupted the WordPress SEO market by offering premium features—like redirection, 404 monitoring, and schema markup—completely for free. It is faster, cleaner, and more intuitive than the competition.
Pros
- Easy-to-use Setup Wizard
- Built-in Schema Markup Generator
- Includes Redirection Manager (kills need for extra plugin)
- Lightweight code (smaller footprint than Yoast)
- Google Indexing API integration included
Cons
- Dashboard can be overwhelming for total beginners
- Frequent updates can occasionally introduce minor bugs
- Aggressive marketing for the Pro version in the admin panel