Waste of Time! Too Limited Without Paid Plan.
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The plugin works, but the free version is very restricted—only 2 keywords can be tracked. It also relies on an external API, which raises concerns about data control and long-term reliability. There’s no real insight or reporting, just basic tracking. Good for testing, but not practical for serious SEO use without upgrading.
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Hi @kurulus ,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We genuinely appreciate users who help us improve by highlighting areas where we can do better.
We understand your concerns regarding the limitations in the free version of our Rank Tracker plugin. Allowing tracking for only 2 keywords might seem restrictive; however, this approach aligns with industry standards. Most of big rank tracking tool doesn’t allow unlimited keyword tracking as well. Our intention is to provide a free tier that allows users to test the core functionalities before deciding on a premium plan.
I just want to tell this we should do it that way because every query cost to us as well. By limiting the number of free keyword queries, we aim to maintain the quality and reliability of our service for all users.
Yes we are using external API, this method ensures that your server’s IP isn’t sending requests directly to Google, which is a more sustainable and reliable approach in the long term. We already clearly wrote this in the WordPress.org page. We are not storing any history regarding to your website.Regarding the insights and reporting features, we acknowledge that the current offerings are basic. We’re actively working on enhancing these aspects and plan to introduce more comprehensive reporting tools in future updates.
We believe that a 1-star rating might not fully reflect the value and functionality provided, even in the free version. Nevertheless, we respect your perspective and are committed to improving based on user feedback.
Thank you once again for your insights. If you have further suggestions or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best regards,
Thank you for the detailed response. I understand the need to cover API costs and the reasoning behind keyword limits, but that doesn’t change the core issue from a user’s perspective—the plugin in its free version offers so little functionality that it’s essentially a paid demo, not a usable tool.
Saying this is “industry standard” doesn’t justify the lack of value. Many SEO tools offer more generous free tiers or at least include actionable insights or historical data, which your plugin currently lacks. Tracking 2 keywords without any real reports, alerts, or trend history is not meaningful SEO support—it’s just a proof of concept.
As for the use of an external API: while it avoids direct scraping, it introduces a third-party dependency and zero transparency for users regarding how often data is pulled, how accurate it is, and what uptime guarantees exist. Saying “we don’t store data” actually makes things worse—it means I can’t see past performance or trends, even for my 2 keywords.
You mention that improvements are coming, but until those updates are in place, users have to judge the plugin based on what it offers now—and currently, it’s not delivering usable value unless we pay. That’s why a 1-star rating is appropriate: the plugin technically works, but it fails to provide practical utility in its free form.
I hope future updates prove me wrong. Until then, this is my honest assessment based on the current state of the plugin.
Hello,
Looks like you are looking for a powerful plugin that is completely free. Good luck with your search! 🙂 And if you can do it, feel free to publish it as a free plugin so we can use it as well. It is not a demo or proof of concept. It is a plugin that helps many people already. And we are not doing as a charity for the people who wants to use everything free.
Next suggestion would be please feel free to read plugin description on WordPress.org before install, so you don’t need to discover everything by yourself.
About storing data, sorry I thought you are a developer as well, that’s why I’ve explained like that. Basically we don’t store data means we don’t store your tracking data in our external API database. But guess what, as you can see reports and get email updates, that means you have data somewhere right? And guess what, it is your website database! 🙂 So there is no security problem at all. Also maybe you are not aware, all the SEO tools that you are mentioning, storing data on their own database, feel free to write concerns about it to them as well. Please don’t spread misinformation about something you don’t know.
Good luck!
Your reply is exactly why developers like you damage the trust and community spirit of the WordPress ecosystem.
I gave an honest, respectful 1-star review based on my actual experience using your plugin. Instead of accepting that feedback like a professional, you responded with sarcasm, arrogance, and personal attacks. That’s not support—that’s ego.
Let’s break it down:
“Looks like you are looking for a powerful plugin that is completely free. Good luck with your search!”
This is childish. Passive-aggressive sarcasm has no place in a developer’s response to user feedback. You don’t get to mock someone for expecting value from a plugin you publicly listed as “free.”“We are not doing charity…”
No one asked you to. But when you publish on WordPress.org, you opt into the open-source culture that prioritizes value, contribution, and community—not bitterness because someone pointed out limitations. If you’re this resentful about offering a free tier, maybe you shouldn’t be offering one at all.“Please don’t spread misinformation…”
What I posted was not misinformation—it was a first-hand review of how limited your plugin is. Trying to dismiss criticism by implying I’m not technical or didn’t read the description is condescending and insulting. You clearly can’t take critical feedback without getting defensive.You keep talking about what your plugin isn’t, what it costs you, and why I’m wrong—yet never once did you take real accountability for the actual user experience, which is the whole point of feedback. That tells me everything I need to know.
This isn’t just about a plugin anymore. It’s about how you treat users. And right now, you’re showing everyone exactly why that 1-star review was justified—and why others should think twice before expecting support or respect from this plugin’s author.
Good — luck!
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