# AI Search Optimization – llms.txt, Schema & AEO Audit – Citevera

> AI Search Optimization has <10 active installs and 126 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 48/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** AI Search Optimization works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

**Optimize WordPress for AI search engines. Generate llms.txt, inject schema.org for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 490
- **Downloads (30 days):** 126 (+129.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 48/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** Aug 4, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sheetlink (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sheetlink/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/citevera-ai-search-optimization/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [aeo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/aeo/) | #57 | 99 |
| [ai search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ai-search/) | #50 | 104 |
| [geo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geo/) | >100 | 165 |
| [llms.txt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/llms-txt/) | >100 | 215 |
| [schema](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/schema/) | >100 | 527 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| aeo | #98 | 228 |
| ai search | >100 | 4,035 |
| geo | >100 | 1,136 |
| llms.txt | >100 | 602 |
| schema | >100 | 2,972 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/squirrly-seo/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (681) | Oct 3, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Xagio SEO & AEO – AI SEO for Google Rankings & AI Visibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xagio-seo/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (51) | Sep 15, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [LovedByAI – GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) & AI SEO Plugin: AEO, llms.txt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lovedbyai-seo-for-llms-and-ai-search/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Oct 13, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [Known Agents – Track AI Bots and Crawlers, Block Scrapers, Analyze LLM Referral Traffic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dark-visitors/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (6) | May 14, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [RankReady – AI SEO, Schema, llms.txt, AEO and GEO for ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rankready-ai-llm-seo/) | 500+ | 4.8/5 (5) | Sep 30, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [SEO for AI Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/answer-engine-optimization-aeo-audit/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 15, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [Markdown Mirror – llms.txt and .md always up to date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/markdown-mirror/) | 300+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 9, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [EZY.ai – AEO & AI SEO for ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ezy-ai/) | 100+ | 3/5 (4) | Sep 21, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 9 | [AEO Engine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alquingadev-aeo-schema/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 19, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [OmniGEO Ai SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/omnigeo-ai-seo/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 5, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI Search Optimization free?
Yes. AI Search Optimization is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AI Search Optimization safe to use in 2026?
AI Search Optimization works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AI Search Optimization?
AI Search Optimization is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 490 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 126 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AI Search Optimization work with WordPress 7.1?
AI Search Optimization is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does AI Search Optimization need?
AI Search Optimization requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was AI Search Optimization last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on August 4, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes AI Search Optimization?
AI Search Optimization is developed and maintained by sheetlink.

### What are the best alternatives to AI Search Optimization?
The most popular alternatives to AI Search Optimization are GEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO (30K+ installs), Xagio SEO & AEO (10K+ installs) and LovedByAI (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/citevera-ai-search-optimization/ · Generated 2026-10-13 17:18 UTC by PageForge