WordPress plugin comparison
Answer Engine Optimization vs Rank Math SEO
Answer Engine Optimization
by Syed Tarikul Islam
100+ installs
Rank Math SEO
by Rank Math SEO
4M+ installs4.8
At a glance
- Rank Math SEO has more active installs: 4M+, against 100+ for Answer Engine Optimization.
- On a typical day, Rank Math SEO is downloaded about 37,158 times, Answer Engine Optimization about 33.
- Answer Engine Optimization has no reviews yet.
- Rank Math SEO was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 25, 2026 for Answer Engine Optimization.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Rank Math SEO has been around longer: since 2018, against 2025 for Answer Engine Optimization.
Line by line
Rank Math SEO leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Answer Engine Optimization | Rank Math SEO |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,921 | #13 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 4M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 820 | 2.2M |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(7.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 88% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.28 | ×7.05 |
| Last release | 15 days ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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