WordPress plugin comparison
The SEO Framework vs Rank Math SEO
At a glance
- Rank Math SEO has more active installs: 4M+, against 200K+ for The SEO Framework.
- On a typical day, Rank Math SEO is downloaded about 34,399 times, The SEO Framework about 3,023.
- The SEO Framework is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 380 reviews, against 4.8 from 7,523 reviews.
- Rank Math SEO was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for The SEO Framework.
- Rank Math SEO resolves more of its support threads: 88% in the last two months, against 62% for The SEO Framework.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- The SEO Framework has been around longer: since 2015, against 2018 for Rank Math SEO.
Line by line
Rank Math SEO leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The SEO Framework |  Rank Math SEO |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #260 | #13 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 4M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 155.3K | 2.2M |
| Rating | 4.9(380) | 4.8(7.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | 62% | 88% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.52 | ×7.18 |
| Last release | 25 days ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0 | 7.4 |
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