# Basic SEO Pack

> Basic SEO Pack has 600+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 114 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Basic SEO Pack shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Simple but complete SEO Pack to make your site SEO Friendly. Quick way to add meta tags to your post and pages using WP custom fields.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 600+
- **Total downloads:** 45,418
- **Downloads (30 days):** 114 (+35.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.4
- **Last updated:** Nov 28, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** auastyle (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/auastyle/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/basic-seo-pack/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [keywords](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/keywords/) | #12 | 86 |
| [meta tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-tags/) | #5 | 102 |
| [metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metadata/) | #19 | 129 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,611 |
| [seo pack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo-pack/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| keywords | >100 | 3,308 |
| meta tags | >100 | 5,016 |
| metadata | >100 | 6,239 |
| seo | >100 | 8,355 |
| seo pack | >100 | 459 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [G Meta Keywords](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/g-meta-keywords/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (9) | Jun 19, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 2 | [Surfer – WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surferseo/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Sep 30, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Keyword to Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-keyword-to-link/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 21, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [Auto Affiliate Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-auto-affiliate-links/) | 2K+ | 4.1/5 (39) | Oct 2, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Automatic Post Tagger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-post-tagger/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (77) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Tooltipy (tooltips for WP)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bluet-keywords-tooltip-generator/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (68) | Sep 12, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 7 | [WP Dynamic Keywords Injector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dynamic-keywords-injector/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 13, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [Page Meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pagemeta/) | 700+ | 3.3/5 (3) | Mar 19, 2013 | 29/100 |
| 9 | [Keyword Research Tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/keyword-research-tool/) | 700+ | 4.9/5 (7) | Jun 10, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Meta Tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-meta-tags/) | 700+ | — | May 14, 2021 | 27/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basic SEO Pack free?
Yes. Basic SEO Pack is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Basic SEO Pack safe to use in 2026?
Basic SEO Pack shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Basic SEO Pack?
Basic SEO Pack is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 45,418 times since it launched in December 2012. It was downloaded 114 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Basic SEO Pack work with WordPress 7.1?
Basic SEO Pack is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Basic SEO Pack last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.4, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Basic SEO Pack?
Basic SEO Pack is developed and maintained by auastyle.

### What are the best alternatives to Basic SEO Pack?
The most popular alternatives to Basic SEO Pack are G Meta Keywords (10K+ installs), Surfer – WordPress Plugin (6K+ installs) and Simple Keyword to Link (3K+ installs).


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