WordPress plugin comparison
Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO) vs Rank Math SEO
Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO)
by Troon Technologies
20+ installs3.0
Rank Math SEO
by Rank Math SEO
4M+ installs4.8
At a glance
- Rank Math SEO has more active installs: 4M+, against 20+ for Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO).
- On a typical day, Rank Math SEO is downloaded about 41,369 times, Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO) about 13.
- Rank Math SEO is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 7,523 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Rank Math SEO was updated more recently: Nov 10, 2026, against Apr 23, 2026 for Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO).
- Rank Math SEO is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO).
- Rank Math SEO has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO).
Line by line
Rank Math SEO leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO) | Rank Math SEO |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #28,265 | #13 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 4M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 336 | 2.7M |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | 4.8(7.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 90% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.16 | ×7.05 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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