Sitebirds

Clarity SEO is a fast, lightweight WordPress SEO plugin that delivers professional-grade optimization tools without the bloat. Everything you need to rank better — nothing you don’t.
Built for speed and simplicity, Clarity SEO adds zero JavaScript or CSS to your frontend while providing features that rival plugins ten times its size. No upsells, no unnecessary complexity, just clean SEO tools that work.
<h4>🎯 Core Features</h4>
Per-Page Meta Tags & Open Graph 
Automatically generates meta title, description, keywords, and Open Graph tags from your content. Override any field manually in the Gutenberg sidebar metabox. Full Twitter Card support included.
Schema.org JSON-LD Markup 
Rich structured data for WebPage, Article, BlogPosting, FAQPage, VideoObject, LocalBusiness, Product, and custom types. Supports multiple schema types per page. Organization schema with logo, contact, and social profiles.
Dynamic XML Sitemap 
Automatically generated <code>/sitemap.xml</code> with proper priorities, change frequencies, image tags, video support, and Google News tags for blog posts. Includes all public post types and taxonomy terms. Noindexed pages are automatically excluded.
Document Title Integration 
Clarity SEO integrates with WordPress <code>document_title_parts</code> to set your custom meta title as the actual browser tab title — no separate title tag plugin needed.
Readability Analysis 
Real-time Flesch-Kincaid readability score in the editor. Aim for 60+ for optimal readability. Get actionable tips to improve your content.
Focus Keywords & Density 
Set focus keywords per post and get real-time keyword density analysis. Optimal range indicator helps you avoid over- or under-optimization. Internal linking suggestions based on your focus keywords.
SEO Score 
Visual 0-100 SEO score per post based on meta title, description, keywords, density, and readability. See at a glance which posts need attention. Color-coded SEO score column visible directly in your Posts and Pages list.
Google SERP Preview 
See exactly how your page will appear in Google search results — right inside the editor. The preview updates live as you type your meta title and description.
<h4>🔧 Advanced Tools</h4>
301 Redirect Manager 
Create redirects with simple URL matching or regex patterns. Easily redirect old URLs to new ones. Built-in validation for regex patterns. Full management UI with add/delete in the Settings page.
404 Monitor 
Automatic logging of 404 errors with hit count, timestamps, referrer tracking, and user agent data. Uses a dedicated database table for zero performance impact on your options table. Expanded bot/scanner filtering to reduce noise. Export to CSV, paginated interface, and automatic cleanup of old logs.
Image SEO 
Auto-generate alt text and titles from filenames on upload. Bulk find-and-replace tool for existing image alt text (processes up to 500 images per batch).
Local Business SEO 
Add business address, geo coordinates, and contact information for LocalBusiness schema. Perfect for brick-and-mortar businesses.
Google Search Console Integration 
Connect via OAuth2 access token to fetch top-performing pages and URL inspection status. Cached API calls to respect quotas.
Keyword Position Tracking 
Track keyword rankings over time via GSC Search Analytics API. Weekly email reports with position, impressions, and click data. History automatically trimmed to 90 entries per keyword.
SEO Audit Checklist 
30-point automated health check covering HTTPS, permalinks, sitemap, robots.txt, meta tags, schema, alt tags, readability, content length, internal links, and more. Actionable fix links for every issue.
Breadcrumbs 
Schema-enhanced breadcrumbs via <code>[clarity_seo_breadcrumbs]</code> shortcode. Supports page hierarchy, post categories, archives, and search results.
Setup Wizard 
Quick onboarding wizard to configure your organization name, logo, social profiles, contact info, and global defaults in one step.
Noindex / Nofollow 
Per-post control to exclude specific pages from search engine indexing. Noindexed pages are automatically excluded from the XML sitemap.
Import from Yoast / Rank Math 
Import meta titles, descriptions, and focus keywords from Yoast SEO or Rank Math. Processes in batches of 100 for safe handling of large sites. Existing Clarity SEO data is never overwritten.
Bulk Meta Generation 
One-click tool on the Dashboard to auto-generate missing meta titles and descriptions for all published content. Titles use your post title + site name pattern; descriptions are extracted from excerpts or content.
Schema Toggles 
Enable or disable individual schema types (Organization, FAQ, Video, Multiple) directly from the Settings page.
<h4>🚀 Performance First</h4>
<ul>
<li>Custom database table for 404 logs — no wp_options bloat</li>
<li>Transient caching for GSC API calls</li>
<li>Keyword history auto-trimmed to prevent unbounded option growth</li>
<li>Minimal footprint: zero frontend JS/CSS, no external API calls</li>
<li>No external API calls on frontend (everything is self-contained)</li>
<li>Admin scripts only load on relevant pages</li>
</ul>
<h4>Clarity + SiteBirds</h4>
Clarity SEO is your lightweight WordPress SEO foundation. SiteBirds is the next layer for website scanning, visitor questions, lead capture, bookings, quote requests, and broader website improvements.
Inside the plugin you can open a SiteBirds scan with your current website URL already filled in, so it is easy to see how both products complement each other.
<ul>
<li>Clarity SEO keeps your WordPress SEO essentials in shape</li>
<li>SiteBirds scans your current website and shows where visitors miss answers or actions</li>
<li>Start with the scan at sitebirds.com and keep using Clarity SEO in WordPress</li>
</ul>
<h4>🤝 Compatibility</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.8+ through 6.9</li>
<li>WooCommerce: metabox on products, schema support, sitemap inclusion</li>
<li>Gutenberg: full block editor integration with sidebar metabox</li>
<li>Classic Editor: works with the standard meta box interface</li>
<li>Extend with filters: <code>clarity_seo_metabox_post_types</code> to add custom post types</li>
</ul>

Clarity SEO

Lightweight, fast SEO plugin for WordPress — meta tags, Schema.org markup, XML sitemap, 301 redirects, 404 monitor, image SEO, breadcrumbs, and more.

primeseo

<h3>Prime SEO — SEO for the AI Era</h3>
Prime SEO helps your content rank in both traditional search engines and AI-powered search like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google SGE, and Claude.
Since 2026, Prime SEO has been built from the ground up for the new era of search — where AI assistants cite sources and answer questions directly. Control how AI sees your content with LLMs.txt, manage 16+ AI crawlers, and optimize your site for both humans and machines.
<a href="https://prime-seo-plugin.com/docs/?utm_source=wporg" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a> | <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/prime-seo/" rel="ugc">Support</a> | <a href="https://prime-seo-plugin.com/pro/?utm_source=wporg" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro</a>
<h3>AI Search Optimization — Be Found by ChatGPT & Perplexity</h3>
AI search engines are changing how people find information. Prime SEO helps your content become a cited source in AI-generated answers.
<ul>
<li>LLMs.txt Generator — Tell AI crawlers what your site is about</li>
<li>LLMs-full.txt — Provide full content for deeper AI indexing</li>
<li>AI Bots Manager — Control 16+ AI crawlers (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, Google-Extended, and more)</li>
<li>Quick Presets — Allow All, Block Training, Block All, or Custom rules</li>
<li>AI Visibility Score — See your AI search readiness at a glance</li>
<li>AI Content Score — Detailed analysis of how AI engines view your content (Pro)</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://prime-seo-plugin.com/ai-seo/?utm_source=wporg" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn about AI SEO →</a>
<h3>SEO Metabox with Real-Time Analysis</h3>
Optimize every post with instant feedback and AI assistance:
<ul>
<li>Visual SEO Score (0-100) with circular progress indicator</li>
<li>Live Google Preview for desktop and mobile</li>
<li>Character counters with color-coded progress bars</li>
<li>Multiple focus keywords per post</li>
<li>Content recommendations as you type</li>
<li>Generate All with AI — One click fills SEO title, description, social meta, and keywords (Pro)</li>
</ul>
The metabox appears in every post and page editor, giving you everything you need to optimize content without leaving the screen.
<h3>Prime SEO Pro — AI-Powered SEO</h3>
<a href="https://prime-seo-plugin.com/pro/?utm_source=wporg" rel="nofollow ugc">Prime SEO Pro</a> supercharges your SEO workflow with AI automation.
⭐ Generate All with AI — Complete SEO in One Click (Pro)
Why fill fields manually when AI can do it all? One button generates everything:
<ul>
<li>SEO Title — Optimized for Google (60 chars)</li>
<li>Meta Description — Click-worthy snippet (155 chars)</li>
<li>Facebook Title & Description — Social-optimized OG tags</li>
<li>Twitter Title & Description — Twitter-specific formatting</li>
<li>Focus Keywords — Auto-extracted from your content (top 5)</li>
</ul>
6 fields + keywords in one click. No other SEO plugin does this.
Yoast AI Generate only creates title and description. Prime SEO Pro generates your complete SEO and social meta in seconds.
<ul>
<li>Works with any post type</li>
<li>Uses OpenAI GPT-4o-mini (bring your own API key)</li>
<li>No usage limits — your API key, your cost</li>
</ul>
AI Bulk Generator — Optimize Your Entire Site (Pro)
Have 50, 100, or 500 posts without SEO? No problem. AI Bulk Generator finds all posts missing SEO data and generates titles and descriptions for all of them:
<ul>
<li>Smart Detection — Finds posts missing title, description, or both</li>
<li>Batch Processing — Generate SEO for hundreds of posts</li>
<li>Progress Tracking — Real-time progress with pause/resume</li>
<li>Undo Support — Restore previous values if needed</li>
</ul>
Additional Pro Features:
<ul>
<li>AI Content Score — Detailed analysis for AI search optimization</li>
<li>Video Sitemap — Auto-detect YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, Bunny Stream</li>
<li>Manual Video Fields — Complete control over video metadata</li>
<li>Priority Support — Direct email support</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://prime-seo-plugin.com/pro/?utm_source=wporg" rel="nofollow ugc">Get Prime SEO Pro →</a>
<h3>Redirect Manager</h3>
Professional redirect handling:
<ul>
<li>301 (Permanent), 302 (Temporary), 307 redirects</li>
<li>410 (Gone) and 451 (Unavailable for Legal Reasons) status codes</li>
<li>Regex pattern matching with capture groups ($1, $2)</li>
<li>Query string preservation for UTM parameters</li>
<li>Hit counter for tracking redirect usage</li>
<li>Fallback redirect for all 404 errors</li>
<li>Import and export functionality</li>
</ul>
<h3>404 Error Monitor</h3>
Track and fix broken links:
<ul>
<li>Automatic logging of all 404 errors</li>
<li>Referer and User Agent tracking</li>
<li>One-click conversion to redirect</li>
<li>Bulk delete options</li>
</ul>
<h3>XML Sitemap</h3>
Automatic, standards-compliant sitemaps that search engines love:
<ul>
<li>Sitemap Index with separate post, page, category, and author sitemaps</li>
<li>Image Sitemap for Google Image Search</li>
<li>Video Sitemap — Auto-detect YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, Bunny Stream (Pro)</li>
<li>Custom Post Types and Taxonomies support</li>
<li>Respects noindex settings automatically</li>
<li>Beautiful XSL styling for human-readable sitemaps</li>
</ul>
<h3>Schema Markup (JSON-LD)</h3>
Structured data for rich search results:
Site-wide:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge Graph — Organization or Person</li>
<li>WebSite schema with SearchAction</li>
<li>Social profiles (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)</li>
</ul>
Content:
<ul>
<li>Article, BlogPosting, NewsArticle</li>
<li>FAQ and HowTo (auto-detected from content)</li>
<li>Recipe and Event schemas</li>
<li>Product schema for WooCommerce</li>
<li>LocalBusiness with 40+ subtypes (Restaurant, Hotel, Dentist, and more)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Robots.txt Editor — Visual editor with 5 ready-made templates</li>
<li>Image SEO — Auto-generate ALT and TITLE attributes</li>
<li>External Links Manager — Auto-add nofollow and open in new tab</li>
<li>Breadcrumbs — Shortcode and PHP function with Schema.org markup</li>
<li>Instant Indexing — Submit URLs via IndexNow API</li>
<li>Import/Export — Full backup and restore with automatic backups</li>
</ul>
<h3>One-Click Migration</h3>
Import your existing SEO data:
<ul>
<li>Yoast SEO (Free and Pro)</li>
<li>Rank Math (including redirects)</li>
<li>All in One SEO</li>
<li>SEOPress</li>
</ul>
All titles, descriptions, focus keywords, canonical URLs, and robot settings transfer automatically.
<h3>Setup Wizard</h3>
Get started in minutes with the 4-step configuration wizard:
<ol>
<li>Homepage SEO settings</li>
<li>Feature toggles (Sitemap, Image SEO, External Links, 404 Monitor)</li>
<li>Robots.txt configuration</li>
<li>Ready to optimize</li>
</ol>
<h3>Built for Performance</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lightweight code following WordPress Coding Standards</li>
<li>Assets load only on relevant pages</li>
<li>No external API calls except optional IndexNow</li>
<li>All data stored in your WordPress database</li>
<li>Compatible with caching plugins</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developer Friendly</h3>
<ul>
<li>Clean, well-documented codebase</li>
<li>Hooks and filters for customization</li>
<li>WordPress REST API compatible</li>
<li>Translation ready</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
Prime SEO stores all data locally in your WordPress database:
<ul>
<li>SEO settings and meta data</li>
<li>Redirect rules</li>
<li>404 error logs (IP addresses stored for debugging purposes only)</li>
<li>Backup files</li>
</ul>
External Services
This plugin connects to external services only when you explicitly use certain features:
IndexNow API (Free)
<ul>
<li>Service: IndexNow (api.indexnow.org)</li>
<li>When: When you click “Submit to IndexNow” or enable auto-submit</li>
<li>Data sent: Your site’s URLs</li>
<li>Purpose: Request faster indexing by search engines</li>
<li>Privacy: <a href="https://www.indexnow.org/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">IndexNow Privacy Policy</a></li>
</ul>
OpenAI API (Pro only)
<ul>
<li>Service: OpenAI (api.openai.com)</li>
<li>When: When you use “Generate with AI” or “Generate All with AI” features</li>
<li>Data sent: Post title, excerpt, and content for SEO generation</li>
<li>Purpose: Generate SEO titles and meta descriptions</li>
<li>Privacy: <a href="https://openai.com/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">OpenAI Privacy Policy</a></li>
<li>Note: Requires your own OpenAI API key (BYOK model)</li>
</ul>
No tracking or analytics are performed. No data is shared with third parties except as described above.
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, please use the <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/prime-seo/" rel="ugc">WordPress.org support forum</a>. We aim to respond within 24-48 hours.
<h3>Credits</h3>
Prime SEO is developed by the Prime SEO team.
Built following WordPress Coding Standards.
Icons: <a href="https://developer.wordpress.org/resource/dashicons/" rel="nofollow ugc">Dashicons</a>

Prime SEO

SEO for the AI Era. LLMs.txt, AI Bots Manager, Schema, Sitemap — optimize for Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity & Claude. AI meta generation (Pro).

Clarity SEO vs Prime SEO