Discover Metric – Content Checker & Optimizer for Google Discover
Check if your articles are ready for Google Discover. Get a score, criteria breakdown, and AI-powered fixes in your editor.
Use with caution
Discover Metric works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Discover Metric stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| AI writing | >100 |
| Article Checker | #8 |
| content optimization | >100 |
| google discover | #14 |
| seo | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Discover Metric
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Discover Metric is a WordPress plugin built for Google Discover optimization. It analyzes your articles against key ranking criteria used by Google Discover and gives you an actionable score with one click — right inside your editor.
Google Discover drives millions of visits to news sites, blogs, and content publishers every day. But most content fails to appear because it doesn’t meet Google’s quality signals. Discover Metric tells you exactly what to fix before you hit publish.
What Does It Do?
- Instant Article Analysis — Click “Check Article” in the editor sidebar to get a Discover readiness score (0–100) with a detailed criteria breakdown.
- Works on Drafts Too — Analyze unpublished drafts before publishing. The plugin sends article content directly for analysis, so you can optimize before going live.
- 7 Key Criteria — Checks title length, meta description quality, OG image dimensions, lead paragraph clarity, heading structure, word count, and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) score.
- Works Everywhere — Compatible with Gutenberg (Block Editor), Classic Editor, Elementor, and Visual Composer / WPBakery.
- AI-Powered Fixes (PRO) — One-click AI suggestions to rewrite titles, meta descriptions, leads, headings, and improve AEO with Answer Capsule, FAQ Schema, and structured data.
- Apply Fixes Directly — AI suggestions can be applied directly to your editor with one click, or copied to clipboard.
- Independent Meta Description Field — Built-in meta description editor with live character counter. Works standalone or syncs with Yoast SEO, Rank Math, or All in One SEO.
- Structured Data JSON-LD — Automatic Article/NewsArticle schema generation, or save custom JSON-LD from AI suggestions.
- FAQ Schema — Save AI-generated FAQ Page JSON-LD to your posts for rich results in search.
- Discover Probability — Estimated likelihood of your article appearing in Google Discover, with confidence level.
- E-E-A-T Analysis — Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness badge assessment.
- AEO Score — Answer Engine Optimization scoring with sub-checks for Answer Capsule, Structured Data, FAQ Schema, and Meta Description Direct Answer.
- Auto-Check on Publish — Optionally analyze every article automatically when published or updated.
- Score History — Track how your articles improve over time with stored analysis results.
- Credit-Based Usage — Free plan includes monthly credits for article checks. Upgrade for more checks and AI fix capabilities.
Who Is It For?
- News publishers who want more traffic from Google Discover
- Content marketers optimizing articles for maximum reach
- SEO professionals managing content quality at scale
- Bloggers who want to understand why their posts don’t appear in Discover
- Editorial teams that need a pre-publish quality checklist
Free vs PRO
Free users can:
✓ Check articles for Google Discover readiness
✓ View detailed score and criteria breakdown
✓ Get monthly credits for analysis
✓ Track score history per article
✓ Analyze drafts before publishing
✓ Use the independent meta description field
PRO and Enterprise users can also:
✓ Use AI-powered fixes for titles, descriptions, leads, headings, and AEO
✓ Save AI-generated structured data and FAQ schema to posts
✓ Generate optimized images with AI
✓ Access Headline A/B Testing
✓ Write full articles with AI assistance
✓ Get competitor title analysis
✓ Access all advanced AI Journalist features
How It Works
- Install the plugin and enter your API key from discovermetric.com
- Open any post or page in the editor
- Click “Check Article” in the sidebar panel
- Review your score and fix any failing criteria
- Re-check to confirm improvements
SEO Plugin Compatibility
Discover Metric works alongside popular SEO plugins without conflicts:
- Yoast SEO — Avoids duplicate meta descriptions and Article structured data. FAQ schema and supplementary features remain available.
- Rank Math — Avoids duplicate meta descriptions and Article structured data. FAQ schema and supplementary features remain available.
- All in One SEO — Avoids duplicate meta descriptions and Article structured data. FAQ schema and supplementary features remain available.
When no SEO plugin is installed, Discover Metric outputs its own meta description tag and Article JSON-LD structured data on the frontend.
Integrations
- Gutenberg Block Editor — Native sidebar panel with full functionality
- Classic Editor — Meta box in the sidebar
- Elementor — Works via the WordPress meta box system
- Visual Composer / WPBakery — Works via the WordPress meta box system
- Yoast SEO — Reads and syncs meta descriptions; avoids duplicate structured data
- Rank Math — Reads and syncs meta descriptions; avoids duplicate structured data
- All in One SEO — Reads and syncs meta descriptions; avoids duplicate structured data
- Any page builder that supports WordPress meta boxes
External Service
This plugin connects to the Discover Metric API at https://discovermetric.com/api/v1 to perform content analysis and generate AI fix suggestions. An API key is required.
When you click “Check Article”:
* For published articles: your article’s public URL is sent to the API for analysis.
* For draft articles: the article’s HTML content is sent directly for analysis.
* Analysis results are cached locally in post meta.
When you click “Fix” (AI Fix):
* The relevant article excerpt (title, meta description, lead paragraph, headings, or AEO status) and article context are sent to generate improvement suggestions.
No data is sent to the API unless you explicitly click the “Check Article” or “Fix” buttons. No user credentials or private data are transmitted beyond article content.
- Service website: https://discovermetric.com
- Terms of Service: https://discovermetric.com/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://discovermetric.com/privacy
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin
- Search for “Discover Metric”
- Click Install Now, then Activate
- Go to Discover Metric in the admin sidebar menu and enter your API key
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now
- Activate the plugin
- Go to Discover Metric in the admin sidebar menu and enter your API key
Getting Your API Key
- Create a free account at discovermetric.com
- Go to your dashboard and navigate to API Keys
- Generate a new API key (starts with
cd_) - Copy and paste it into the plugin settings
Frequently asked questions
What is Google Discover?
Google Discover is a personalized content feed that appears on the Google app and google.com homepage on mobile. It recommends articles to users based on their interests, without them searching for anything. It can drive significant traffic to publishers.
Where do I find the plugin settings after activation?
After activating the plugin, you will see a “Discover Metric” menu item in your WordPress admin sidebar (left side). Click on it to access the settings page where you can enter your API key and configure options.
How do I get an API key?
Visit discovermetric.com and create a free account Navigate to your dashboard and go to API Keys Click “Generate New Key” — your key will start with cd_ Copy the key and paste it into the Discover Metric settings in WordPress
Do I need a paid account?
No. The free plan includes monthly credits for article analysis. You can check articles and see detailed scores without paying. AI-powered fix suggestions require a PRO or Enterprise plan.
Can I analyze draft articles before publishing?
Yes! The plugin supports analyzing both published and draft articles. For published posts, it sends the public URL. For drafts, it sends the article content directly to the API for analysis. This way you can optimize your article before it goes live.
What criteria does it check?
The plugin checks 7 key criteria: title length, featured image size, lead paragraph clarity, heading structure, word count, meta description quality, and AEO score (Answer Engine Optimization with Answer Capsule, Structured Data, FAQ Schema, and Meta Description Direct Answer checks).
Does it work with page builders?
Yes. The plugin uses WordPress’s native meta box system, which is compatible with Gutenberg, Classic Editor, Elementor, Visual Composer, WPBakery, Beaver Builder, and any other editor that supports meta boxes.
Does it conflict with Yoast SEO, Rank Math, or AIOSEO?
No. Discover Metric automatically detects active SEO plugins and avoids outputting duplicate meta descriptions or Article structured data. The meta description field syncs with your SEO plugin. FAQ schema and other supplementary features remain available.
Where is the Check button in the editor?
The “Check Article” button appears in the sidebar panel on the right side of your editor. In Gutenberg, it also appears as a sidebar panel accessible from the top toolbar. The button is large and prominent — you cannot miss it.
Does it slow down my site?
No. The plugin only adds lightweight output on the frontend: a meta description tag (if no SEO plugin is active), Article JSON-LD structured data, and FAQ schema (if saved). No external scripts, styles, or API calls are made on the public-facing side.
Is my content sent to external servers?
Only when you click “Check Article” or “Fix” — the plugin sends article content to the Discover Metric API at discovermetric.com. No data is sent automatically or in the background. No private data or credentials are transmitted.
Can I use it on multiple sites?
Yes. Your API key works on any number of WordPress installations. Credits are shared across all sites under your account.
What happens if I run out of credits?
You will see a message indicating that you have no remaining credits. You can purchase additional credits or upgrade your plan at discovermetric.com/pricing.
What languages are supported?
The analysis works with articles in any language. The plugin interface is available in English, with translation support for additional languages via WordPress’s translation system (translate.wordpress.org).
I activated the plugin but I don’t see the Check button
Make sure you have configured your API key in the Discover Metric settings (admin sidebar). Also verify that the post type you are editing is enabled in the settings (by default, only “Post” is enabled).
The analysis is taking too long
The analysis typically takes 5–15 seconds depending on your article size. If it takes longer, check your server’s ability to make outbound HTTPS connections. Some hosting providers block external API calls — contact your host if this persists.
I get an error “Invalid API key”
Double-check that your API key starts with cd_ and that you copied it completely. You can validate your key in the Discover Metric settings page by clicking the “Validate” button.
Changelog
Improved settings page UX and design.
1.0.2
- Fixed: Major UI improvements on the settings page
1.0.1
- Added: Auto-redirect to plugin settings page after activation for easier onboarding
- Added: How-to video tutorial on the settings page
- Fixed: Minor UI improvements on the settings page
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Content analysis with 7 criteria scoring (title, image, lead, headings, words, meta description, AEO).
- AI-powered fix suggestions for all 7 criteria types.
- Discover Probability estimation with confidence level.
- E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) analysis.
- AEO scoring with Answer Capsule, Structured Data, FAQ Schema, and Meta Description Direct Answer checks.
- Independent meta description field with live character counter and SEO plugin sync.
- Article/NewsArticle JSON-LD structured data output (auto-generated or custom from AI Fix).
- FAQ Page JSON-LD schema output from AI Fix.
- Gutenberg sidebar panel with full functionality.
- Classic Editor meta box.
- Elementor and Visual Composer compatibility.
- Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and AIOSEO integration (avoids duplicate output, syncs meta descriptions).
- Auto-check on publish option.
- Settings page with API key validation, post type selection, and structured data toggles.
- Full internationalization support.
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FAQ
Discover Metric: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Discover Metric free?
Yes. Discover Metric is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Discover Metric safe to use in 2026?
Discover Metric works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Discover Metric?
Discover Metric is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 632 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 94 times in the last 30 days.
Does Discover Metric work with WordPress 7.1?
Discover Metric is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Discover Metric need?
Discover Metric requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Discover Metric last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on March 23, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes Discover Metric?
Discover Metric is developed and maintained by Discover Metric.
What are the best alternatives to Discover Metric?
The most popular alternatives to Discover Metric are SEO WRITING (20K+ installs), Writesonic (1K+ installs) and Arvow AI SEO Writer (1K+ installs).
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