Clarity SEO is the lightweight SEO plugin built for the AI search era. Get all the meta tags, Schema.org markup, XML sitemap, and 301 redirect tools you need to rank in Google — plus the AI-readiness features that prepare your site for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. All under 100KB, with zero frontend overhead.

A clean alternative to other heavyweight SEO plugins: same professional features, none of the bloat or upsells inside your free plugin. No frontend JavaScript, no CSS injected, no external API calls on visitor requests. Your pages stay fast, your editor stays clean, and your search rankings keep climbing.

Trusted by site owners who want a serious SEO toolkit without the slowdown.

🚀 Why Clarity SEO?

Lightweight — under 100KB, zero frontend JS/CSS, faster Core Web Vitals
AI-ready — built for the AI search era (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity)
Complete free toolkit — meta tags, schema, sitemap, redirects, audit, GSC, image SEO, readability
Honest pricing — feature-rich free version, optional Pro for AI superpowers
Easy migration — one-click import of meta titles, descriptions, and focus keywords from your existing SEO plugin
WooCommerce ready — SEO metabox on products, Product schema, sitemap inclusion

🎯 Core Features

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 /sitemap.xml 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 document_title_parts 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.

🔧 Advanced Tools

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 [clarity_seo_breadcrumbs] 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.

🚀 Performance First

Custom database table for 404 logs — no wp_options bloat
Transient caching for GSC API calls
Keyword history auto-trimmed to prevent unbounded option growth
Minimal footprint: zero frontend JS/CSS, no external API calls
No external API calls on frontend (everything is self-contained)
Admin scripts only load on relevant pages

⭐ Clarity SEO Pro — Premium AI Included

Want to take your SEO further? Clarity SEO Pro unlocks the AI-first features that keep your site competitive in the AI search era. No API keys needed — premium AI is included.

✨ Click and it works

No OpenAI / Claude account needed. Pro subscription includes monthly AI credits. Click “Generate” — done.
Powered by Claude Sonnet 4.6 (top-tier AI quality, not a budget model). Same engine the pros use.
Need more? Buy 100, 500, or 2000 extra credits any time. Credits never expire.

Pro features

AI Meta Suggestions — AI-written meta titles and descriptions, optimised for click-through. 1 credit per generation (3 titles + 3 descriptions).
AI Visibility Tracker — see how your site appears in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity for your target queries, with weekly reports. 1 credit per query check.
Advanced Schema Pack — Recipe, HowTo, Event, Course, Job, Software schema types.
Multi-language SEO — hreflang automation and AI translation hints.
WooCommerce SEO Pro — dynamic variables and variant-aware product schema.
Bulk operations — AI-assisted bulk meta editing and bulk schema apply.
Priority support — direct dev access, 24-hour response.

💎 Pro pricing — credits per month included

Solo (1 site): €4.95/mo or €49/yr — 50 AI credits/mo
Pro (5 sites): €9.95/mo or €99/yr — 200 AI credits/mo
Agency (20 sites): €24.95/mo or €249/yr — 1000 AI credits/mo
Lifetime tiers also available — pay once, use forever

Top-up packs: 100 credits €4.95 · 500 credits €19.95 · 2000 credits €69.95.

30-day money-back guarantee. See full pricing

🤝 Companion product: SiteBirds

Looking for an AI chatbot, lead capture, and bookings layer on top of your WordPress site? Try our companion product SiteBirds — a separate website growth layer that complements Clarity SEO without replacing it.

🤝 Compatibility

WordPress 5.8+ through 6.9
WooCommerce: metabox on products, schema support, sitemap inclusion
Gutenberg: full block editor integration with sidebar metabox
Classic Editor: works with the standard meta box interface
Extend with filters: clarity_seo_metabox_post_types to add custom post types