Simple SEO Meta
If SEO title not empty it will override the default page title.
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Simple SEO Meta shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Simple SEO Meta stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| description | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
| seo headers | >100 |
| seo meta | >100 |
| seo meta tags | >100 |
About Simple SEO Meta
From the official readme · v2.0Description
Add meta box to posts and custom posts containing 3 fields
- SEO title
- Meta keywords
- Meta description
If SEO title not empty it will override the default page title.
- easy to use
- easy to install
- works with all post types
Multilingual & RTL supported.
We’ve integrated RTL and multi language support, as well as RTL typography support.
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Be a contributor
If you want to contribute, go to our Elirant3 GitHub Repository and see where you can help.
Installation
Minimum Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or greater
- PHP version 5.6 or greater
- MySQL version 5.0 or greater
We recommend your host supports:
- PHP version 7.0 or greater
- MySQL version 5.6 or greater1. Upload “simple-seo-meta” to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory.
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Edit the fields inside the post or page.
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FAQ
Simple SEO Meta: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Simple SEO Meta free?
Yes. Simple SEO Meta is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple SEO Meta safe to use in 2026?
Simple SEO Meta shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple SEO Meta?
Simple SEO Meta is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,195 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple SEO Meta work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple SEO Meta is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Simple SEO Meta need?
Simple SEO Meta requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Simple SEO Meta last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on March 13, 2020 (7 years ago).
Who makes Simple SEO Meta?
Simple SEO Meta is developed and maintained by eliran.
What are the best alternatives to Simple SEO Meta?
The most popular alternatives to Simple SEO Meta are Custom Post Type Editor (2K+ installs), Shipping Method Description… (1K+ installs) and Page Meta (700+ installs).
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