Yoast SEO
Summary: Yoast SEO is a WordPress SEO plugin that generates structured data, sitemaps and metadata automatically and lets you control AI training bots; it is best for wordPress sites that want correct schema without hand-coding it, starting at Free; Premium $118.80/yr.
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Verdict
The safe default for schema on WordPress: huge install base, frequent updates. The free version already covers the structured data most sites need.
Evidence
Mechanism: machine-readable facts (schema) on every page. Yoast says this helps AI systems understand your pages; no controlled evidence on AI citations shown.
Ratings and track record: WordPress.org: 4.8/5 from 27,821 ratings, 10+ million active installs, updated 27 Oct 2026.
What the vendor's own site shows about whether the tool changes AI citations, checked . Our own tests are separate.
Yoast SEO pricing
Free plugin on WordPress.org. Premium $118.80/yr per site (ex VAT), bulk discounts.
Free trial / plan: Free plugin
Source: https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/, checked . Prices can change, so confirm on the vendor's site.
AI engines
Not a tracker
Key features
- Automatic structured data (schema) graph for every page
- Schema aggregation: the whole site's structured data in one deduplicated graph (Premium, one toggle)
- Bot blocker for AI training crawlers (Premium)
- XML sitemaps, redirects (Premium), internal linking suggestions
- AI-drafted titles and meta descriptions (Premium)
- Premium includes Local, Video and News SEO
Best for
WordPress sites that want correct schema without hand-coding it
Official website: https://yoast.com
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FAQ
How much does Yoast SEO cost?
Free plugin on WordPress.org. Premium $118.80/yr per site (ex VAT), bulk discounts.
Does Yoast SEO have a free trial or free plan?
Free plugin
Is there evidence Yoast SEO gets you cited by AI?
Mechanism: machine-readable facts (schema) on every page. Yoast says this helps AI systems understand your pages; no controlled evidence on AI citations shown.
Who is Yoast SEO best for?
WordPress sites that want correct schema without hand-coding it
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