Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- SEO Ultimate currently ranks #1484 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1466, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 26 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 30% versus the month before (20/day).
- The latest release, v7.6.5.9, shipped on Nov 3, 2016 (3,635 days ago) — release #157 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1484 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1476 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1479 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1468 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 17 |
| 2026-09-30 | 29 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 7 |
| 2026-04-30 | 14 |
| 2026-03-31 | 7 |
| 2026-02-28 | 7 |
| 2026-01-31 | 15 |
| 2025-12-31 | 9 |
| 2025-11-30 | 8 |
| 2025-10-31 | 12 |
| 2025-09-30 | 9 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jeffrey L. Smith |
|---|---|
| Current version | 7.6.5.9 |
| Versions released | 157 |
| Last updated | 2016-11-03 |
| Added to directory | 2009-05-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This all-in-one SEO plugin gives you control over meta titles & descriptions, open graph, auto-linking, rich-snippets, 404 monitoring, siloing & more.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use SEO Ultimate?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is SEO Ultimate?
As of October 17, 2026, SEO Ultimate ranks #1484 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1466.
When was SEO Ultimate last updated?
SEO Ultimate was last updated on November 3, 2016 (version 7.6.5.9). It has shipped 157 releases in total.
Who makes SEO Ultimate?
SEO Ultimate is developed by Jeffrey L. Smith. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2009.
