SEO Lite
SEO Lite is meant to be that: lite. In under 80 lines of code on the frontend, SEO Lite adds the following tags:
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SEO Lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where SEO Lite stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| og | >100 |
| open graph | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
About SEO Lite
From the official readme · v2.1.1Description
SEO Lite is meant to be that: lite. In under 80 lines of code on the frontend, SEO Lite adds the following tags:
- og:locale – Uses get_locale()
- og:site_name – Uses get_bloginfo(‘name’)
- og:title – Uses wp_get_document_title()
- og:description (trimmed to 200 chars) – Uses get_bloginfo(‘description’) on the front page, get_the_excerpt() for posts/pages, and get_the_archive_description() if availble on archive pages
- og:url – URL of page
- og:type – Uses ‘article’ on posts/pages and ‘website’ everywhere else
- article:published_time – Uses get_the_date(‘c’) on posts/pages
- article:modified_time – Uses get_the_modified_date(‘c’) on posts/pages
- og:image – Uses featured image on posts/pages and the site icon on the front page
- og:image:{type/width/height/alt} – Added if we have an ‘og:image’ (only adds ‘alt’ if availble)
Additionally, SEO Lite has a settings page (Dashboard > Settings > SEO Lite) where you can add custom tags for all pages (ie, google analytics, AdSense, etc).
Changelog
2.1.0
- Added Custom Tags section to SEO Lite settings page
2.0.0
- Greatly simplified code to live up to the name “Lite”
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Best SEO Lite alternatives
All og plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Generate Dynamic Images – Bannerbear
Add dynamically generated open graph images or pinterest pins to posts and pages…
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30+ |
FAQ
SEO Lite: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is SEO Lite free?
Yes. SEO Lite is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SEO Lite safe to use in 2026?
SEO Lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SEO Lite?
SEO Lite is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,566 times since it launched in August 2022. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.
Does SEO Lite work with WordPress 7.1?
SEO Lite is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.14, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was SEO Lite last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on March 31, 2023 (4 years ago).
Who makes SEO Lite?
SEO Lite is developed and maintained by Patrick.
What are the best alternatives to SEO Lite?
The most popular alternatives to SEO Lite are Generate Dynamic Images (30+ installs).
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