WordPress plugin comparison
Bare Bones SEO vs Rank Math SEO
At a glance
- Rank Math SEO has more active installs: 4M+, against 10+ for Bare Bones SEO.
- On a typical day, Rank Math SEO is downloaded about 41,369 times, Bare Bones SEO about 3.
- Bare Bones SEO has no reviews yet.
- Rank Math SEO was updated more recently: Nov 10, 2026, against Sep 29, 2026 for Bare Bones SEO.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Rank Math SEO has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Bare Bones SEO.
Line by line
Rank Math SEO leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Bare Bones SEO |  Rank Math SEO |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31,813 | #13 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 4M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 61 | 2.7M |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(7.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 90% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×7.05 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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