WordPress plugin comparison
The SEO Framework vs Surfer
At a glance
- The SEO Framework has more active installs: 200K+, against 5K+ for Surfer.
- On a typical day, The SEO Framework is downloaded about 2,959 times, Surfer about 145.
- The SEO Framework is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 380 reviews, against 4.7 from 10 reviews.
- Surfer was updated more recently: Oct 19, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for The SEO Framework.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- The SEO Framework has been around longer: since 2015, against 2022 for Surfer.
Line by line
The SEO Framework leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The SEO Framework |  Surfer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #259 | #2,938 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 158.3K | 4.4K |
| Rating | 4.9(380) | 4.7(10) |
| Support threads resolved | 58% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.40 | ×0.78 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 22 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0 | 7.4 |
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