Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- The SEO Framework currently ranks #264 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 200K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 3,542 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 244% versus the month before (1,031/day).
- The latest release, v5.2.0, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (4 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #264 |
| 2026-09-30 | #267 |
| 2026-08-31 | #272 |
| 2026-07-31 | #274 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 200,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 3,209 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,231 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,111 |
| 2026-07-31 | 971 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,137 |
| 2026-05-31 | 515 |
| 2026-04-30 | 878 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,093 |
| 2026-02-28 | 562 |
| 2026-01-31 | 739 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,141 |
| 2025-11-30 | 289 |
| 2025-10-31 | 551 |
| 2025-09-30 | 658 |
| 2025-08-31 | 360 |
| 2025-07-31 | 626 |
| 2025-06-30 | 736 |
| 2025-05-31 | 368 |
| 2025-04-30 | 844 |
| 2025-03-31 | 868 |
| 2025-02-28 | 777 |
| 2025-01-31 | 998 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,140 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1,867 |
| 2024-10-31 | 635 |
| 2024-09-30 | 813 |
| 2024-08-31 | 340 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Sybre Waaijer |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.2.0 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| Added to directory | 2015-05-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 7.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
The fastest feature-complete SEO plugin for professional WordPress websites. Secure, fast, unbranded, and automated SEO. Do less; get better results.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use The SEO Framework?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is The SEO Framework?
As of October 18, 2026, The SEO Framework ranks #264 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was The SEO Framework last updated?
The SEO Framework was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 5.2.0). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes The SEO Framework?
The SEO Framework is developed by Sybre Waaijer. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2015.
