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Rank Authority vs Rank Math SEO
At a glance
- Rank Math SEO has more active installs: 4M+, against 50+ for Rank Authority.
- On a typical day, Rank Math SEO is downloaded about 41,369 times, Rank Authority about 36.
- Rank Authority is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.8 from 7,523 reviews.
- Rank Math SEO was updated more recently: Nov 10, 2026, against Nov 5, 2026 for Rank Authority.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Rank Math SEO has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Rank Authority.
Line by line
Rank Math SEO leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Rank Authority |  Rank Math SEO |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,949 | #13 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 4M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.4K | 2.7M |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 4.8(7.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 90% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.32 | ×7.05 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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