Best keyword research plugins for WordPress

The most popular keyword research plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. GetGenie leads with 70K+ active installs, ahead of Surfer (5K+) and Keyword Research Tool (700+). All 24 plugins tagged “keyword research” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

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Top 10 keyword research plugins

1.
GetGenie
The most installed keyword research plugin, with 70K+ active installs. Rated 4.8 from 120 reviews, updated 2 months ago.
2.
Surfer
5K+ active installs. Rated 4.7 from 10 reviews, updated 3 weeks ago.
3.
Keyword Research Tool
700+ active installs. Rated 4.9 from 7 reviews, updated 4 months ago.
4.
WP Keyword Suggest
500+ active installs. Rated 5.0 from 11 reviews, last updated 11 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.1.42.
5.
Emplibot
100+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 11 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
6.
KeyWord Panda
40+ active installs. Rated 2.0 from 5 reviews, last updated 6 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.4.25.
7.
TNT AI Writer
20+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 1 month ago.
8.
Darkstar Keyword Manager
20+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 2 months ago.
9.
SmartTags AI
10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 4 days ago.
10.
1Platform Content AI
10+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 weeks ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.