Codersly

Codersly SEO is a lightweight SEO plugin for WordPress that helps you manage titles, meta descriptions, XML sitemaps, schema markup, social sharing, redirects, and virtual robots.txt settings without the complexity of traditional all-in-one SEO suites.
It focuses on practical SEO features for everyday sites:
<ul>
<li>Manage <code><title></code> tags and meta descriptions</li>
<li>XML sitemaps for posts, pages, products, categories, and tags</li>
<li>Open Graph and Twitter Card meta for social previews</li>
<li>Basic schema markup for common content types</li>
<li>WooCommerce SEO support</li>
<li>Virtual robots.txt controls</li>
<li>Built-in redirect manager with 301/302 redirects</li>
<li>Social sharing with Facebook and WhatsApp</li>
<li>Built with a lightweight, modular architecture</li>
</ul>
Use Codersly SEO to configure your core SEO settings and fine-tune individual posts, pages, and products where needed.
This free plugin includes the features listed under Core features (free) below. Any advanced features mentioned in this readme are available only in the separate Codersly SEO Pro plugin.
<h3>Core features (free)</h3>
Per-post/page/product SEO meta box
<ul>
<li>Custom SEO Title (meta title)</li>
<li>Custom Meta Description</li>
<li>Smart fallback description generated from content when the field is empty</li>
</ul>
XML sitemaps
<ul>
<li>Automatic sitemaps for posts, pages, products, categories, and tags</li>
<li>Simple on/off control for specific post types and taxonomies (via settings)</li>
<li>Sitemap index compatible with search engines</li>
</ul>
Schema markup
<ul>
<li>Organization or Person schema (site-wide)</li>
<li>WebSite + SearchAction schema for site search</li>
<li>Article schema for posts</li>
<li>Product schema for WooCommerce products</li>
</ul>
Open Graph & Twitter Cards
<ul>
<li>Global default Open Graph and Twitter meta for home and archives</li>
<li>Per-post automatic Open Graph and Twitter title/description from SEO fields</li>
</ul>
WooCommerce basic SEO
<ul>
<li>SEO meta support for WooCommerce products</li>
<li>Product schema for better search understanding</li>
<li>Inclusion of products in XML sitemaps</li>
</ul>
Virtual robots.txt manager
<ul>
<li>Enable or disable plugin-generated virtual robots.txt output</li>
<li>Add custom robots.txt rules from the settings page</li>
<li>Automatically append the sitemap URL when XML sitemaps are enabled</li>
</ul>
Redirect manager
<ul>
<li>301/302 redirects in the free plugin</li>
<li>Simple redirect table with add, filter, and delete actions</li>
</ul>
Breadcrumbs
<ul>
<li>Simple breadcrumbs function and shortcode</li>
<li>Includes structured data for BreadcrumbList</li>
</ul>
Social sharing
<ul>
<li>Facebook share button</li>
<li>WhatsApp share button</li>
</ul>
Basic image SEO helper
<ul>
<li>Optional helper to generate simple alt attributes when missing</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional features available separately in Codersly SEO Pro</h3>
Codersly SEO Pro extends the free plugin with additional advanced tools, including features such as:
<ul>
<li>AI content tools</li>
<li>Site audit and advanced reports</li>
<li>Content analysis</li>
<li>Advanced schema options</li>
<li>404 monitor</li>
<li>Local SEO tools</li>
<li>Advanced image SEO tools</li>
<li>Internal link suggestions</li>
<li>Search Console integration</li>
<li>Advanced WooCommerce SEO fields</li>
</ul>
<h3>External services</h3>
This plugin includes links to external services and optional social sharing endpoints.
<ol>
<li>
Codersly website / Codersly SEO Pro 
Used to let site administrators learn about the separately available Pro add-on from the plugin settings screens. 
Data sent: No personal site data is automatically transmitted by the plugin just to display these admin screens. If an administrator clicks a Pro link, their browser connects directly to codersly.com. 
Terms of Service: https://codersly.com/terms-conditions/ 
Privacy Policy: https://codersly.com/privacy-policy/
</li>
<li>
Facebook share endpoint 
Used only when a visitor clicks the Facebook share button generated by the plugin. 
Data sent: The current page URL is sent to Facebook only after the visitor clicks the share button. 
Terms of Service: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms 
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
</li>
<li>
WhatsApp share endpoint 
Used only when a visitor clicks the WhatsApp share button generated by the plugin. 
Data sent: The current page title and URL are sent to WhatsApp only after the visitor clicks the share button. 
Terms of Service: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/terms-of-service 
Privacy Policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
</li>
</ol>

Codersly SEO – Sitemap, Schema & WooCommerce SEO

Lightweight SEO plugin for WordPress with meta tags, XML sitemaps, schema markup, WooCommerce SEO, redirects, robots.txt, plus AI tools in Pro.

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.

Codersly SEO – Sitemap, Schema & WooCommerce SEO vs Clarity SEO