WordPress plugin comparison
Rank Math SEO vs Simplicity SEO Audit
Rank Math SEO
by Rank Math SEO
4M+ installs4.8
Simplicity SEO Audit
by Eftichia Mavridaki
10+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Rank Math SEO has more active installs: 4M+, against 10+ for Simplicity SEO Audit.
- On a typical day, Rank Math SEO is downloaded about 41,369 times, Simplicity SEO Audit about 3.
- Simplicity SEO Audit 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 Oct 3, 2026 for Simplicity SEO Audit.
- Rank Math SEO is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Simplicity SEO Audit.
- Rank Math SEO has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Simplicity SEO Audit.
Line by line
Rank Math SEO leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Rank Math SEO | Simplicity SEO Audit |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13 | #40,519 |
| Active installs | 4M+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.7M | 45 |
| Rating | 4.8(7.5K) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 90% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×7.05 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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