Description
Rankwell SEO Checklist is a lightweight on-page SEO checklist and audit tool designed as a preflight check for content before publishing. It validates essential on-page SEO requirements and works alongside Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and other SEO plugins.
Requirements:
* WordPress 6.0 or higher
* PHP 8.0 or higher
Features:
- Lightweight & Fast: Minimal impact on site performance
- SEO Plugin Compatible: Works alongside major SEO plugins
- Page Builder Support: Works with Elementor, Beaver Builder, WPBakery, Divi, and more
- Real-time Analysis: Check SEO as you type with auto-refresh
- Essential Checks: 40+ SEO checks including keyword analysis, readability, and content quality
- Smart Caching: Configurable cache durations for optimal performance
- Minimal Mode: Simplified interface for quick checks
- Actionable Suggestions: Clear recommendations for improvement
- PHP 8.0+ Optimized: Built for modern PHP versions
Page Builder Compatibility:
* ✅ Gutenberg (Block Editor)
* ✅ Classic Editor
* ✅ Elementor
* ✅ Beaver Builder
* ✅ WPBakery Page Builder
* ✅ Divi Builder
* ✅ Bricks Builder
* ✅ Oxygen Builder
* ✅ Brizy
Perfect For:
* Content creators who want a quick SEO check before publishing
* SEO professionals who need a lightweight audit tool
* Anyone using existing SEO plugins but wanting additional validation
* Sites where performance is critical
* Sites running on modern PHP versions
Installation
- Upload the
rankwell-seo-checklistfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to any post or page to see the SEO Checklist metabox
- Enter your focus keyword and click “Run Checklist”
FAQ
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Does this replace my existing SEO plugin?
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No! Rankwell SEO Checklist is designed to work alongside your existing SEO plugin (Yoast SEO, Rank Math, etc.). It provides a quick preflight check before publishing.
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Does this work with page builders?
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Yes! Rankwell SEO Checklist works with most popular page builders including:
* Elementor
* Beaver Builder
* WPBakery Page Builder
* Divi Builder
* Bricks Builder
* Oxygen Builder
* BrizyThe plugin automatically detects content from these builders for accurate analysis.
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What are the system requirements?
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The plugin requires:
* WordPress 6.0 or higher
* PHP 8.0 or higher
* MySQL 5.6 or higher / MariaDB 10.1 or higher -
Will this slow down my site?
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No, the plugin is designed to be lightweight. It only loads on post edit screens and uses intelligent caching to minimize performance impact. For very long content (>50,000 characters), it will only analyze the first portion to ensure optimal performance.
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What SEO plugins are compatible?
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The plugin is compatible with:
* Yoast SEO
* Rank Math
* All In One SEO
* SEOPress
* The SEO Framework -
Can I customize which checks are performed?
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Yes, you can enable/disable individual checks in the plugin settings page under SEO Checklist > Settings.
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Is it compatible with PHP 8.x?
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Yes, the plugin has been fully tested and optimized for PHP 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4.
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Contributors & Developers
“Rankwell SEO Checklist” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.3.0
- Minimum Requirements Updated: WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.0+
- Complete plugin restructure with PSR-4 namespacing
- New WordPress-standard autoloader
- Added top-level admin menu
- Added support for major page builders (Elementor, Beaver Builder, WPBakery, Divi)
- Enhanced content extraction for page builders
- Added Gutenberg sidebar panel integration
- Added help tab with documentation
- Improved performance with content length limits
- PHP 8.4 compatibility and optimization
- Enhanced about page with plugin information
- Code organization improvements
- Updated branding to Rankwell SEO Checklist
1.2.0
- Added title word count check (5-9 words optimal)
- Enhanced power words detection with categories
- Added uncommon words detection
- Improved quick answer format detection
- Added transition words check
- Added paragraph structure analysis
- Added content conclusion detection
- Added image file size warning
- Enhanced suggestions with examples
1.1.0
- Added URL slug length check (≤65 characters)
- Added title power words analysis
- Added title sentiment analysis
- Added title number check
- Added quick answer format detection
- Added keyword as anchor text warning
- Added keyword bolded check
- Enhanced headings structure check
1.0.0
- Initial release