WordPress plugin comparison
The SEO Framework vs Basic SEO Pack
At a glance
- The SEO Framework has more active installs: 200K+, against 600+ for Basic SEO Pack.
- On a typical day, The SEO Framework is downloaded about 3,023 times, Basic SEO Pack about 6.
- Basic SEO Pack is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.9 from 380 reviews.
- The SEO Framework was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Nov 28, 2017 for Basic SEO Pack.
- The SEO Framework is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.5.2 for Basic SEO Pack.
- Basic SEO Pack has been around longer: since 2012, against 2015 for The SEO Framework.
Line by line
The SEO Framework leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The SEO Framework |  Basic SEO Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #260 | #8,136 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 156.1K | 96 |
| Rating | 4.9(380) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 62% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 3.5.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.52 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 9 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0 | – |
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