WordPress plugin comparison
AI Smart Excerpt vs The SEO Framework
At a glance
- The SEO Framework has more active installs: 200K+, against 100+ for AI Smart Excerpt.
- On a typical day, The SEO Framework is downloaded about 2,959 times, AI Smart Excerpt about 22.
- The SEO Framework is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 380 reviews, against 4.5 from 2 reviews.
- The SEO Framework was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Jan 25, 2026 for AI Smart Excerpt.
- The SEO Framework is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for AI Smart Excerpt.
Line by line
The SEO Framework leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AI Smart Excerpt |  The SEO Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,147 | #259 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 623 | 158.3K |
| Rating | 4.5(2) | 4.9(380) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 58% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.23 | ×2.40 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4.0 |
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