WordPress plugin comparison
The SEO Framework vs WP Smart SEO
At a glance
- The SEO Framework has more active installs: 200K+, against 40+ for WP Smart SEO.
- On a typical day, The SEO Framework is downloaded about 2,959 times, WP Smart SEO about 7.
- WP Smart SEO has no reviews yet.
- The SEO Framework was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Sep 11, 2026 for WP Smart SEO.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- The SEO Framework has been around longer: since 2015, against 2019 for WP Smart SEO.
Line by line
The SEO Framework leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The SEO Framework |  WP Smart SEO |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #259 | #22,848 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 158.3K | 121 |
| Rating | 4.9(380) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 58% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.40 | ×0.21 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0 | – |
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