# WP BASIC SEO META

> WP BASIC SEO META has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP BASIC SEO META shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**This is a simple meta tag plugin for wp head. When activeated a new meta box will appear in post, and page edit sections of wordpress admin panel. The seo meta box will allow for adding meta tag content in wp head, such…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,582
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+25% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.01
- **Last updated:** Apr 8, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** gabrielcastillo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gabrielcastillo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-basic-seo-meta/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-tag/) | #1 | 1 |
| [keywords tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/keywords-tag/) | #1 | 1 |
| [meta description](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-description/) | #21 | 95 |
| [meta tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-tags/) | #25 | 102 |
| [seo meta tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo-meta-tag/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author tag | >100 | 3,998 |
| keywords tag | >100 | 1,743 |
| meta description | >100 | 4,180 |
| meta tags | >100 | 4,914 |
| seo meta tag | >100 | 2,197 |

## Version adoption

- 1.01: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP BASIC SEO META free?
Yes. WP BASIC SEO META is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP BASIC SEO META safe to use in 2026?
WP BASIC SEO META shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP BASIC SEO META?
WP BASIC SEO META is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,582 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP BASIC SEO META work with WordPress 7.1?
WP BASIC SEO META 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 WP BASIC SEO META last updated?
The latest version, 1.01, was released on April 8, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes WP BASIC SEO META?
WP BASIC SEO META is developed and maintained by gabrielcastillo.


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