WordPress plugin comparison
The SEO Framework vs Simple SEO
At a glance
- The SEO Framework has more active installs: 200K+, against 400+ for Simple SEO.
- On a typical day, The SEO Framework is downloaded about 2,959 times, Simple SEO about 23.
- Simple SEO is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.9 from 380 reviews.
- The SEO Framework was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Oct 1, 2026 for Simple SEO.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Simple SEO has been around longer: since 2010, against 2015 for The SEO Framework.
Line by line
The SEO Framework leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The SEO Framework |  Simple SEO |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #259 | #9,382 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 158.3K | 542 |
| Rating | 4.9(380) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 58% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.40 | ×0.53 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0 | 7.4 |
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