Why is Yoast SEO so popular?
Yoast has been the default SEO plugin recommendation for WordPress since 2012. Its traffic light system for SEO and readability analysis makes optimising content accessible to non-technical users and content teams.
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What is Yoast SEO used for?
Every WordPress site that cares about search engine visibility — blogs, news sites, eCommerce stores, business sites, and informational resources.
How DetectWP detects Yoast SEO
Yoast SEO leaves a distinct HTML comment in the page source () and loads scripts from /plugins/wordpress-seo/. DetectWP catches both signals.
Paste any competitor URL into DetectWP — we scan and report all active plugins in under 3 seconds, including version numbers and known CVE vulnerabilities from the Wordfence Intelligence database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yoast SEO free?
Yes — Yoast SEO has a comprehensive free version. Yoast SEO Premium ($99/year) adds redirect manager, internal linking suggestions, and 24/7 support.
Yoast SEO vs Rank Math — which is better?
Both are excellent. Yoast is the trusted incumbent with a larger user base. Rank Math offers more free features and a cleaner interface. Both achieve the same SEO outcomes.
Can I see if my competitor uses Yoast?
Yes — DetectWP scans competitor sites and reports all active plugins including Yoast SEO, complete with version number and vulnerability status.