WordPress plugin comparison
The SEO Framework vs SEO Ultimate
At a glance
- The SEO Framework has more active installs: 200K+, against 10K+ for SEO Ultimate.
- On a typical day, The SEO Framework is downloaded about 2,959 times, SEO Ultimate about 38.
- The SEO Framework is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 380 reviews, against 3.8 from 98 reviews.
- The SEO Framework was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Nov 3, 2016 for SEO Ultimate.
- The SEO Framework is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.6.30 for SEO Ultimate.
- SEO Ultimate has been around longer: since 2009, against 2015 for The SEO Framework.
Line by line
The SEO Framework leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The SEO Framework |  SEO Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #259 | #1,490 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 158.3K | 1K |
| Rating | 4.9(380) | 3.8(98) |
| Support threads resolved | 58% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.6.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.40 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 10 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0 | – |
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