The WordPress SEO plugin that doesn't rent itself to you.
A complete alternative to Yoast and Rank Math. AI content generation, automatic schema, IndexNow, a bulk SEO editor, and one-click migration from Yoast/Rank Math/AIOSEO/SEOPress. €69 once, unlimited sites, lifetime updates. Or use the free core forever.
What Signocore SEO does.
Signocore SEO is a complete WordPress SEO plugin built as a focused alternative to Yoast and Rank Math. It handles the SEO fundamentals every WordPress site needs (meta tags, XML sitemaps, automatic Schema.org markup, Open Graph, Twitter Cards, breadcrumbs, IndexNow instant indexing) and adds productivity tools you would normally pay for elsewhere: title and description templates, dynamic snippet variables, a content audit for duplicate and stale content, a stats dashboard, a table of contents block, a bulk SEO editor, automatic conflict detection when another SEO plugin is active, and a one-click migration importer for Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, and SEOPress. Pro layers in AI content and image generation, batch AI suggestions, advanced schema types, custom JSON-LD, internal link analysis, and a redirect manager.
The plugin is purpose-built for WordPress. It is not a port of a SaaS tool, not a wrapper around an external API, and not a stripped-down version of a different platform. It runs entirely inside your WordPress install with no external accounts, no per-site licensing, and no tracking. The only outbound requests are the WordPress update check, IndexNow pings to search engines, and the AI features, which use your own API key.
Pricing reflects the same philosophy: the free tier is genuinely useful on its own, and Pro is a one-time €69 with lifetime updates and unlimited sites, not an annual subscription. If you currently pay for Yoast Premium, Rank Math Pro, or All in One SEO Pro on multiple sites, the cost difference becomes obvious within the first year.
Built into WordPress, not bolted on.
Native settings UI, native post-editor metabox. No iframe dashboards, no external accounts.
Signocore SEO vs Yoast vs Rank Math
A direct comparison on the points that matter when you are choosing or switching.
| Feature | Signocore SEO | Yoast SEO | Rank Math |
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| Pricing model | One-time €69 Pro | Subscription ~€119/yr | Subscription ~€96/yr (Pro) |
| Sites per license | Unlimited | 1 site | Unlimited (personal) |
| Lifetime updates | Included | No, annual renewal | No, annual renewal |
| IndexNow integration | Free tier | Free tier | Free tier |
| Schema types | Core auto (free) + advanced (Pro) | 19+ types (Premium) | 15+ types (Pro) |
| AI content generation | Pro · OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Mistral | Premium add-on | Pro · Content AI add-on |
| Redirect manager | Pro tier | Premium tier | Free tier |
| Bulk SEO editor | Free tier | Premium tier | Pro tier |
| Tracking / data collection | None | Yes (opt-out) | Yes (opt-in) |
| Migration importer | Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, SEOPress | N/A | Yoast & AIOSEO |
Pricing accurate as of publication. Yoast and Rank Math may change tier features without notice.
Core SEO, layered with modern tooling.
Free tier covers the fundamentals. Pro adds AI, schema breadth, and operational tooling.
AI-powered content
AI-generated titles, descriptions, and body content for one post or up to 100 at a time from the bulk editor, with accept or reject per field. Bring your own OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Mistral API key.
AI image generation
Generate social and featured images straight from the editor or a dedicated generator page. Style presets and brand accent color, via OpenAI or Gemini.
Schema markup
Automatic Schema.org markup. Free auto-detects the core types (Article, WebPage, WebSite, Organization, breadcrumbs). Pro adds Product/WooCommerce, FAQ, and 6 editorial types (Recipe, Event, Course, JobPosting, SoftwareApplication, VideoObject).
Templates & snippet variables
Title and description templates per post type, taxonomy, and author archive, built from placeholders like %%title%% and %%sep%%, plus custom-field tokens (ACF supported).
Table of contents
A native Gutenberg block and [signocore-toc] shortcode. Auto-builds anchored, collapsible navigation from your headings.
Instant indexing
IndexNow pings search engines on publish. XML sitemaps generated automatically.
Bulk editor & content audit
Filter by missing or duplicate titles, descriptions, and keywords, stale or thin content, then fix everything from one screen. The dashboard audit links straight in.
Migration importer
One-click import from Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, and SEOPress. Batch processing, never overwrites data.
Redirect management
301, 302, 307, and 410 (Gone) redirects with loop protection, plus searchable 404 logging with suggested targets, hit tracking, CSV import, and automatic cleanup.
Start free. Upgrade when you need more.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Meta titles & descriptions | ||
| XML sitemaps | ||
| Schema markup (core types auto-detected) | ||
| SEO analysis & readability | ||
| Pixel-accurate search snippet preview | ||
| Title & description templates per content type | ||
| Robots.txt control | ||
| Site verification (Google, Bing, Yandex, Baidu) | ||
| Open Graph meta tags | ||
| Social preview (Facebook, X, LinkedIn) | ||
| IndexNow instant indexing | ||
| Per-post scripts | ||
| Dynamic snippet variables (%%title%%, %%sep%%, ...) | ||
| Table of contents block + shortcode | ||
| Reading time shortcode | ||
| Author / E-E-A-T profile fields | ||
| External-link rel="noopener" safety | ||
| Primary-category permalinks + 301 | ||
| SEO admin columns | ||
| Stats dashboard | ||
| Content audit (duplicates, cannibalization, stale, thin) | ||
| Bulk SEO editor | ||
| Migration importer (Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, SEOPress) | ||
| Role-based access control | ||
| Polylang & WPML compatibility | ||
| AI content generation (titles & body) | - | |
| AI-generated metadata | - | |
| Batch AI suggestions (up to 100 posts per run) | - | |
| AI image generation (social & featured) | - | |
| Advanced schema (Product, FAQ + 6 editorial types) | - | |
| Custom JSON-LD per page | - | |
| Redirect manager (301/302/307/410) & 404 logging | - | |
| LLMs.txt generator | - | |
| Auto alt text | - | |
| Internal link analysis & orphaned pages | - |
Works with what you already use.
Requires PHP 8.0 or higher and WordPress 6.3 or higher. Our Platform Support Policy explains how these requirements change over time.
Using something not listed here? Let us know and we'll test it.
AI features run through your own API key.
Pro AI features (content generation, metadata, image generation) work with four providers. Pick whichever you prefer, switch any time, no vendor lock-in.
OpenAI
Latest GPT models
Anthropic
Latest Claude models
Google Gemini
Latest Gemini models
Mistral AI
Latest Mistral models
AI features require Signocore SEO Pro and your own API key. Free version includes full basic SEO without an API key.
Who actually uses Signocore SEO.
Business websites
Rank higher locally and nationally without hiring an SEO specialist.
Online stores
Product schema with per-variation prices, stock, brand, GTIN, and reviews. Breadcrumbs and sitemaps configured automatically.
Bloggers & publishers
AI-powered metadata and content generation on every post.
Agencies & freelancers
One license across unlimited client sites with zero recurring costs.
Performance and restraint, not feature creep.
Performance-focused
No unnecessary JavaScript, no heavy database queries, no bloat. Designed to maintain good Core Web Vitals.
Simple interface
No complicated menus, no upsell ads. Just the settings you need, organized logically.
Regular updates
Updated regularly for the latest algorithm changes, schema specifications, and SEO standards.
From download to working in under two minutes.
No. 1
Download or buy
Free core: hit the download button. Pro: complete checkout, get the ZIP by email.
~30 sec
No. 2
Install in WP admin
Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin → activate. Standard WordPress flow.
~1 min
No. 3
Import or onboard
If Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, or SEOPress is detected, click the import notice to migrate your data. Otherwise the dashboard checklist walks you through company name and default social image.
~2 min
Two ways to start. Neither charges you again.
€0
Free forever. No account required.
- · Meta titles & descriptions
- · Dynamic snippet variables
- · XML sitemaps
- · Basic schema & breadcrumbs
- · Table of contents block
- · SEO analysis & readability
- · Robots.txt control
- · Open Graph meta tags
- · IndexNow instant indexing
€69 once
Lifetime updates. Unlimited sites you own.
- · Everything in Free
- · AI content generation (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or Mistral)
- · AI-generated metadata, in the editor or up to 100 posts at a time
- · AI image generation for social & featured images (OpenAI or Gemini)
- · Advanced schema: Product, FAQ + 6 editorial types (Recipe, Event, Course, JobPosting, SoftwareApplication, VideoObject)
- · Custom JSON-LD per page, merged into the schema graph
- · Redirect manager (301, 302, 307, 410) & 404 logging with suggested targets
- · Auto alt text
- · Internal link analysis with orphaned-page detection
- · LLMs.txt generator
No subscription. One license key activates on unlimited sites, with automatic updates straight from your WordPress dashboard.
Common questions about Signocore SEO.
Is Signocore SEO a free WordPress plugin?
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Yes. The free version is a complete WordPress SEO plugin with meta tags, XML sitemaps, automatic schema markup for the core types, title and description templates per content type, dynamic snippet variables, a pixel-accurate search preview, a content audit for duplicate, stale, and thin content, site verification for Google, Bing, Yandex, and Baidu, a table of contents block, IndexNow integration, Open Graph and Twitter Card support, breadcrumbs, a stats dashboard with onboarding checklist, a bulk SEO editor, and a one-click migration importer for Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, and SEOPress. Most WordPress sites do not need anything beyond the free tier. Pro adds AI content generation and AI image generation (your own OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Mistral API key), batch AI suggestions in the bulk editor, Product/WooCommerce and FAQ schema plus 6 advanced editorial schema types, custom JSON-LD per page, a redirect manager, 404 logging, auto alt text, internal link analysis with orphaned-page detection, and an LLMs.txt generator for €69 once.
How does Signocore SEO compare to Yoast SEO?
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Signocore SEO covers the same SEO fundamentals as Yoast Free (meta tags, sitemaps, schema, social previews, IndexNow) and adds features Yoast keeps in their paid tier: advanced schema types and a redirect manager. Yoast Premium is an annual subscription at $118.80/year per site (priced the same numeral in EUR). Signocore SEO Pro is €69 once for unlimited sites with lifetime updates included. No annual renewal, no per-site licensing.
How does Signocore SEO compare to Rank Math?
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Both Signocore SEO and Rank Math include automatic schema, IndexNow, redirect management, and breadcrumbs in their free or low-priced tier. Rank Math Pro is around €96/year for unlimited personal sites (renewing near €108/year); client work requires their Business tier at around €300/year for 100 sites. Signocore SEO Pro is €69 once for unlimited sites with lifetime updates. The AI features differ too: Signocore SEO lets you bring your own API key for OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, or Mistral, switchable in settings, with no vendor lock-in, and it also generates social and featured images. Rank Math Content AI is a separate paid add-on with usage limits.
Can I migrate from Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, or SEOPress?
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Yes. After activation, Signocore SEO detects your existing SEO plugin and prompts you with a one-click import. The importer reads meta titles, descriptions, focus keywords, canonical URLs, robots directives (noindex), Open Graph images, and (for Yoast, Rank Math, and SEOPress) primary categories. Imports run in batches of 50 items so it handles even very large sites, and your existing Signocore data is never overwritten, so it is safe to run multiple times. Note: redirects from Yoast/Rank Math premium tiers are not auto-imported (Signocore SEO Pro has its own redirect manager with CSV import).
Does Signocore SEO work alongside other SEO plugins?
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Technically yes, but it is not recommended. Running two SEO plugins simultaneously typically results in duplicate meta tags, conflicting canonical URLs, and competing schema markup that confuses search engines. The right path is to run the built-in migration importer (Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, SEOPress supported), then deactivate the previous plugin.
What does Signocore SEO Pro include and what does it cost?
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Pro is €69 once for unlimited sites you own, with lifetime updates included. It adds AI-generated metadata, titles, and content (using your own OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, or Mistral API key, switchable in settings), batch AI suggestions for up to 100 posts per run with accept or reject per field, AI image generation for social and featured images (via OpenAI or Gemini), Product/WooCommerce and FAQ schema plus 6 advanced editorial Schema.org types with dedicated meta-fields (Recipe, Event, Course, JobPosting, SoftwareApplication, VideoObject), custom JSON-LD per page, a redirect manager with 301, 302, 307, and 410 (Gone) support, searchable 404 logging with suggested redirect targets and automatic cleanup, automatic alt-text generation, internal link analysis with inbound link counts and orphaned-page detection, and an LLMs.txt generator for AI search engines. Polylang and WPML compatibility ship in the free tier.
How do Pro licenses and updates work?
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You activate Pro by entering your license key and email in the plugin settings. There is no activation limit and no per-site licensing, so the same key works on every site you own. Updates arrive automatically through the normal WordPress Updates screen, exactly like any other plugin, and they are never license-gated, so "lifetime updates" means the plugin keeps updating even years later. Licenses are cryptographically signed and validated with a 14-day offline grace period, so a brief outage on our side never locks you out of Pro features.
How do I install Signocore SEO on WordPress?
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Download the free plugin ZIP from this page, then in WordPress admin go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, select the ZIP file, and click Install Now. Activate the plugin. The dashboard shows an onboarding checklist. If Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, or SEOPress is detected, you get a one-click prompt to import your existing data; otherwise the checklist walks you through setting a default social image and your company name. No multi-step wizard and no friction. Configure things at your own pace.
What's new in the latest release.
v5.8.0 · Last updated 23 Aug 2026 · Tested up to WordPress 7.1 · Requires PHP 8.0+
Changes in version 5.8.0:
- Added: Title and description templates for each content type, taxonomy and author archive, so pages without their own SEO text automatically follow a pattern you define once. Templates can also pull in your own custom fields, including fields from Advanced Custom Fields.
- Added: Content audit on the dashboard: duplicate titles, duplicate descriptions, pages competing for the same keyword, content that has not been updated for a year, and thin content. Every card opens the matching list in the Bulk Editor.
- Added: AI suggestions for many posts at once (Pro). Fill in missing titles, descriptions and keywords across your content, and accept or reject each suggestion before anything goes live.
- Added: Orphaned pages report (Pro) that finds published content nothing else links to, plus a list of incoming links on every post.
- Added: Verification fields for Google, Bing, Yandex and Baidu, so you can confirm ownership of your site without editing any code.
- Added: Your own structured data per page (Pro) for the cases the built-in types do not cover, with instant validation while you type.
- Added: Richer product information for WooCommerce shops (Pro): brand, product code, category, customer reviews and how long a price is valid.
- Added: Choose which content types search engines should treat as articles, and whether each one counts as an article, a blog post or a news article.
- Added: The page type can now be set on posts and custom content types, not just on pages.
- Added: Glossary pages now present their complete list of terms to search engines, and each term points back to the glossary it belongs to.
- Added: Redirects can now mark an address as temporarily moved or as permanently gone, the 404 list suggests pages you might send visitors to instead, and old 404 entries are cleared out on their own.
- Added: A heads-up in the admin when your site is below the platform requirements of the next major version, so there is time to plan the upgrade.
- Added: Blocks from all Signocore plugins now sit together in one "Signocore" category in the block inserter.
- Added: The Table of Contents block now shows a preview in the block inserter, so you can see what it looks like before adding it.
- Improved: The search preview now shows exactly what visitors will see, including your company name, and a color bar tells you at a glance whether the length works in search results.
- Improved: The preview and counters update instantly while you type the page title.
- Improved: Bulk Editor now covers all content types at once and adds search plus filters for duplicates, outdated and thin content.
- Improved: Automatic descriptions now use the excerpt when you have one, and they always end at a complete sentence instead of mid-word.
- Improved: Redirect and 404 lists are searchable and paginated, so large sites stay fast to work with.
- Improved: Sites running Signocore Multilanguage are now recognized, so language specific settings and social tags follow the language the visitor is on.
- Fixed: Shops without Pro lost their product details in search results. Product information is now always included.
- Fixed: Edited titles and descriptions could take up to a week to appear in search results, and bulk edits did not refresh them at all. Changes now take effect as soon as you save.
- Fixed: Multilingual sites could show one language's title and description on another language's page. Each language now keeps its own.
- Fixed: Publication date, author and category were missing when articles were shared on social media. They are now passed along.
- Fixed: Restaurant details such as cuisine, menu and reservations never reached search engines. They are now included.
- Fixed: Renamed pages are reliably redirected to their new address again.
- Fixed: Product variants now carry their own product codes in search results.
- Fixed: Author details are now included for articles in the free version.
- Fixed: The character counter added the company name even when the title field was empty, so it started at 12 instead of 0. An empty field now reads 0.
- Fixed: Dashboard numbers now match the list that opens when you click them.
- Fixed: Danish translation completed, including the table of contents block and several menu items that were still in English.
- Fixed: The setting that lets chosen roles edit company and social details now works as described.
- Fixed: The AI buttons and the "Change in settings" link in the AI Image Generator now open the Integrations page, where your API key belongs.
- Fixed: A note about the company name in the SEO box now appears in your own language.
- Fixed: The SEO box no longer overlaps itself on the profile screen.
- Security: Redirect targets are validated when saved or imported, so a mistyped address cannot send visitors to an unintended website.
- Security: Redirects that would send visitors in a circle are now refused.
- Security: Exporting redirects and 404 entries now requires a deliberate action from the logged in administrator.
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