=== SEOPress – AI SEO Plugin: Schema, Sitemap, Redirects & Analytics ===
Authors: rainbowgeek
Contributors: seopress, rainbowgeek, corsonr, gmulti, juliobox, maigret, mgris, vincentdubroeucq
Donate link: https://www.seopress.org/
Tags: seo, ai seo, schema, xml sitemap, google search console
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 9.8.4
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

All-in-one WordPress SEO plugin: AI metadata, schema, XML sitemaps, redirections, GSC, llms.txt for AI agents. Privacy-first, white label.

== Description ==

<h3>SEOPress – The fast, privacy-first WordPress SEO plugin, ready for AI search</h3>

**Rank higher in Google AND in AI answer engines** (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini). SEOPress is the all-in-one WordPress SEO plugin trusted by **350,000+ websites since 2017**: fully white label, **privacy by design**, and now AI-ready.

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✔ <strong>One SEO plugin, every page builder</strong>: Universal SEO metabox for Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, Bricks, Oxygen, Breakdance, WPBakery, Avada, Kadence and more. <a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/page-builders-integration/" target="_blank">See all integrations</a>.
✔ <strong>AI-powered metadata</strong>: Generate SEO titles, meta descriptions, Open Graph, X (Twitter) Cards and image alt text in bulk with OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, MistralAI or DeepSeek. <a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/openai/" target="_blank">Learn more</a>.
✔ <strong>Built for AI search (AEO / GEO)</strong>: Native llms.txt support and one-click Agent Readiness toggle so ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity & Gemini understand your content.
✔ <strong>Privacy-first &amp; fully white label</strong>: No tracking, no data footprint, no upsells in admin. Your data stays yours. <a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/seopress-white-label/" target="_blank">Why white label matters</a>.
✔ <strong>Content analysis with unlimited target keywords</strong>: No artificial limit per post.
✔ <strong>Migrate in one click</strong>: From Yoast SEO, Rank Math, AIOSEO, The SEO Framework, Slim SEO, SmartCrawl, Squirrly, SEO Ultimate, WP Meta SEO, Premium SEO Pack, SiteSEO. <a href="https://www.seopress.org/solutions/migrate-from/" target="_blank">Start migration</a>.
✔ <strong>Translated into 27+ languages</strong> with professional translations. <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wp-seopress" target="_blank">Help translate</a>.

<a href="https://www.seopress.org/pricing/" target="_blank"><strong>SEOPress PRO from $49/year: 1 site • Unlimited sites for $149/year</strong></a>

<a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/" target="_blank">Features</a> | <a href="https://www.seopress.org/solutions/migrate-from/" target="_blank">Migrate</a> | <a href="https://www.seopress.org/wordpress-seo-plugins/pro/" target="_blank">PRO</a> | <a href="https://www.seopress.org/integrations/" target="_blank">Integrations</a> | <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/" target="_blank">Support</a> | <a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/seopress-white-label/" target="_blank">White Label</a> | <a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/openai/" target="_blank">AI</a>

<h3>What's new in SEOPress 9.8</h3>

A major release rebuilt on the **WordPress Design System** for a native, faster, more accessible experience.

<ul>
	<li><strong>⌘ Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl + K)</strong>: Search 240+ settings, jump anywhere, run quick actions, with recent commands history. The fastest SEO admin in WordPress.</li>
	<li><strong>🤖 Agent Readiness</strong>: One toggle prepares your site for AI crawlers: plain-text versions, llms.txt, structured signals for ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Gemini.</li>
	<li><strong>🌐 Multilingual llms.txt</strong> with TranslatePress compatibility (PRO).</li>
	<li><strong>✨ Brand new React SEO metabox</strong>: Rebuilt on WordPress DataViews. Lazy-loaded tabs, pre-hydrated previews, lighter JS bundle.</li>
	<li><strong>🩺 Site Audit, reimagined</strong> (PRO): Workflow-based React + DataViews UI, Google Search Console-backed recommendations, scan history with trends, live progress, one-click AI alt text generation, bulk ignore/restore, CSV export.</li>
	<li><strong>↪️ Redirections, reimagined</strong> (PRO): React + DataViews list, **URL tester modal**, inline regex tester, redirection categories, query parameter modes, loop detection.</li>
	<li><strong>🧩 Schema editor, reimagined</strong> (PRO): Live JSON-LD preview, matching posts counter, real-time validation, Schema Guide panel, opening hours UI, templates, import/export.</li>
	<li><strong>🔗 Broken Links</strong> (PRO): CRON-based batch scan, reliable on the largest sites.</li>
	<li><strong>🧠 New AI models</strong> (PRO): Gemini 3 Flash and Gemini 3.1 Pro added.</li>
	<li><strong>👤 Organization Knowledge Graph</strong> extended with address and legal fields.</li>
	<li><strong>⚡ Performance</strong>: Faster XML sitemaps with improved caching, composite database indexes for big sites, removed styled-components / lodash / date-fns from the bundle.</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://www.seopress.org/newsroom/product-news/seopress-9-8/" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full 9.8 release notes →</strong></a>

<h3>Why SEOPress is the best WordPress SEO plugin?</h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>All-in-one</strong>: Schemas, redirections, XML sitemaps, GSC, image SEO, breadcrumbs, broken links and more in one plugin. Fewer plugins, fewer conflicts, lower maintenance.</li>
	<li><strong>Modular</strong>: Don't need a feature? Disable it in one click without losing your settings.</li>
	<li><strong>Affordable</strong>: PRO from $49/year for 1 site. Unlimited sites for $149/year. No "agency" tax.</li>
	<li><strong>White label by default</strong>: Replace plugin name, logo, links and screens. Perfect for agencies and freelancers.</li>
	<li><strong>GDPR-friendly</strong>: Privacy by design. Built-in compatibility with consent platforms.</li>
	<li><strong>Beginner to expert</strong>: Installation wizard for newcomers, hundreds of hooks, REST API and WP-CLI for developers. Free <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/" target="_blank">guides</a> and <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/ebooks/" target="_blank">SEO ebooks</a>.</li>
	<li><strong>Battle-tested</strong>: 350,000+ active installs, weekly releases, dedicated team since 2017.</li>
</ul>

<h3>SEOPress Free Features</h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Installation wizard</strong>: Get configured in minutes.</li>
	<li><strong>Universal SEO metabox</strong>: Edit titles, descriptions, Open Graph, X Cards, schema, robots and canonical from any editor (Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, Bricks, Oxygen, Breakdance, WPBakery, Avada, Kadence…).</li>
	<li><strong>Command palette</strong> (Cmd/Ctrl+K): Jump to any setting instantly.</li>
	<li><strong>Content analysis</strong> with **unlimited target keywords** to write content that ranks.</li>
	<li><strong>Mobile &amp; Desktop Google preview</strong>: See your SERP snippet before you publish.</li>
	<li><strong>Facebook &amp; X (Twitter) social preview</strong> for higher CTR on social.</li>
	<li><strong>Titles &amp; meta descriptions</strong> with <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/guides/manage-titles-meta-descriptions/">dynamic variables</a> (custom fields, terms, taxonomies).</li>
	<li><strong>Open Graph &amp; X (Twitter) Cards</strong> for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, WhatsApp, Threads…</li>
	<li><strong>Google Knowledge Graph</strong>: Organization data with address &amp; legal fields (new in 9.8).</li>
	<li><strong>llms.txt &amp; Agent Readiness</strong>: Help AI search engines understand your site (new in 9.8).</li>
	<li><strong>Google Analytics 4 &amp; Matomo</strong>: Downloads tracking, custom dimensions, IP anonymization, remarketing, demographics, cross-domain tracking, GDPR-friendly.</li>
	<li><strong>Microsoft Clarity</strong> integration: Free heatmaps and session recordings.</li>
	<li><strong>Custom canonical URLs</strong> and <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/guides/manage-meta-robots/">meta robots</a> (noindex, nofollow, noimageindex, nosnippet).</li>
	<li><strong>XML sitemaps</strong> (posts, pages, CPTs, taxonomies, images, authors): <a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/sitemaps/">faster than ever</a> in 9.8.</li>
	<li><strong>HTML sitemap</strong> for accessibility &amp; navigation.</li>
	<li><strong>Image XML sitemap</strong> for Google Images.</li>
	<li><strong>Redirections</strong> at the post / page / CPT level.</li>
	<li><strong>URL clean-up</strong>: Remove /category/, /product-category/, ?replytocom; redirect attachment pages to parent or file URL.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/image-seo/" target="_blank"><strong>Image SEO</strong></a>: Auto-set image title, alt, caption and description.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/guides/google-indexing-api-with-seopress/"><strong>Google Indexing API &amp; IndexNow</strong></a> (Bing/Yandex) for instant indexing.</li>
	<li><strong>Import/export settings</strong> from site to site.</li>
	<li><strong>One-click migration</strong> from Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, SEO Framework, SureRank, Slim SEO, SmartCrawl, Squirrly, SEO Ultimate, WP Meta SEO, Premium SEO Pack, SiteSEO.</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://www.seopress.org/wordpress-seo-plugins/free/features/" target="_blank">Check out all SEOPress Free features here</a>

<h3>SEOPress PRO: Take SEO further</h3>

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<ul>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/openai/" target="_blank"><strong>AI SEO</strong></a>: Auto-generate titles, descriptions, OG / X tags and image alt text in bulk with OpenAI, Google Gemini (incl. **Gemini 3 Flash &amp; 3.1 Pro**), Anthropic Claude, MistralAI, DeepSeek.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/site-audit/" target="_blank"><strong>Site Audit</strong></a>: Full React + DataViews experience with **GSC-backed recommendations**, scan history, live progress, one-click AI alt text fixes, CSV export.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/seo-alerts/" target="_blank"><strong>SEO alerts</strong></a>: Be warned before SEO regressions hit production.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/google-search-console/" target="_blank"><strong>Google Search Console</strong></a>: Clicks, impressions, CTR, average position right inside post lists.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/google-suggest/" target="_blank"><strong>Google Suggestions</strong></a> in content analysis for long-tail keyword discovery.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/301-redirects/" target="_blank"><strong>Redirect manager</strong></a>: Unlimited 301/302/307/410/451 redirects, regex, URL tester modal, categories, CSV/htaccess import &amp; export.</li>
	<li><strong>404 monitoring &amp; auto-redirect</strong> with email notifications.</li>
	<li><strong>Broken link checker</strong>: Reliable CRON-based batch scan, even on the largest sites.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/google-structured-data-types/" target="_blank"><strong>Schema.org / JSON-LD editor</strong></a> with **live preview**: Article, LocalBusiness, Service, How-to, FAQ, Course, Recipe, SoftwareApplication, Video, Event, Product, JobPosting, Review, ProfilePage, Custom schema.</li>
	<li><strong>Automatic schemas</strong> with advanced conditions (AND/OR, post types, taxonomies).</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/breadcrumbs/" target="_blank"><strong>Accessible breadcrumbs</strong></a>: Schema.org, A11Y-ready, live preview, custom per CPT/term.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/local-seo/" target="_blank"><strong>Local SEO</strong></a>: Local Business schema with opening hours, multiple stores.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/woocommerce-seo/" target="_blank"><strong>WooCommerce SEO</strong></a>: Product schema with global identifiers (GTIN, MPN, brand), Enhanced Ecommerce, OG price/currency, noindex on cart/checkout/account.</li>
	<li><strong>Easy Digital Downloads</strong> integration.</li>
	<li><strong>Internal linking suggestions</strong>.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/sitemaps/" target="_blank"><strong>Video XML Sitemap</strong></a> with automatic YouTube discovery + **Google News sitemap**.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/google-analytics/" target="_blank"><strong>Google Analytics dashboard</strong></a>: Metrics inside WordPress, no context switching.</li>
	<li><strong>PageSpeed Insights &amp; Core Web Vitals</strong> reports.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/htaccess-robots-txt/" target="_blank"><strong>robots.txt &amp; .htaccess editor</strong></a>: Multisite / multidomain ready.</li>
	<li><strong>Custom RSS feed</strong> options.</li>
	<li><strong>Multilingual llms.txt</strong> with TranslatePress.</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://www.seopress.org/pricing/" target="_blank"><strong>Get SEOPress PRO →</strong></a>

<h3>SEOPress Insights: Track rankings &amp; backlinks inside WordPress</h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Keyword rank tracker</strong>: 52 Google Search locations.</li>
	<li>Track <strong>50 keywords/site daily</strong>.</li>
	<li><strong>Competitor tracking</strong>: See who outranks you.</li>
	<li><strong>Backlinks</strong> monitored weekly.</li>
	<li><strong>Google Trends</strong>: Find new content angles.</li>
	<li><strong>Lifetime data access</strong>: Export to CSV / PDF / Excel.</li>
	<li><strong>Email &amp; Slack alerts</strong>.</li>
</ul>

[youtube https://youtu.be/p6v9Jd5lRIU]

<a href="https://www.seopress.org/pricing/" target="_blank"><strong>Get SEOPress Insights →</strong></a>

<h3>WooCommerce &amp; EDD SEO (SEOPress PRO)</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Product schema with global identifiers (GTIN, MPN, brand).</li>
	<li>OG price &amp; currency for richer social shares.</li>
	<li>XML sitemaps for products, including image galleries.</li>
	<li>Centralized noindex for cart/checkout/account/thank-you pages.</li>
	<li>Removes WooCommerce/EDD generator meta tag.</li>
	<li>Manual or automatic JSON-LD product schemas.</li>
	<li>Breadcrumbs with WooCommerce support.</li>
	<li>Global dynamic tags for titles &amp; meta descriptions.</li>
	<li>Google Enhanced Ecommerce: purchases, product views, cart events.</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://www.seopress.org/pricing/" target="_blank"><strong>Boost your store's SEO →</strong></a>

<h3>Universal SEO metabox: works with every editor</h3>

[youtube https://youtu.be/sf0ocG7vQMM]

Edit your SEO directly inside Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, Bricks, Oxygen, Breakdance, WPBakery, Avada, Kadence, WP Fusion. **No more back-and-forth** between page builder and WordPress admin.

<h3>Built for developers</h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Hundreds of hooks</strong>: <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/hooks/" target="_blank">Browse the hooks reference</a>.</li>
	<li><strong>REST API</strong>: Power headless and static sites. <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/guides/get-started-with-the-seopress-rest-api/">Get started</a>.</li>
	<li><strong>WP-CLI commands</strong>: Automate everything. <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/guides/seopress-wp-cli/">CLI reference</a>.</li>
	<li><strong>13+ new dev hooks in 9.8</strong>.</li>
</ul>

== Installation ==

1. Upload `wp-seopress` to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install via **Plugins → Add New** in your WordPress admin.
2. Activate SEOPress through the **Plugins** menu.
3. Run the installation wizard from **SEO** in the admin sidebar.

<a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/guides/get-started-seopress/" target="_blank">Full installation &amp; getting-started guide →</a>

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I migrate from another SEO plugin? =

Yes, with our <a href="https://www.seopress.org/solutions/migrate-from/" target="_blank">import tool</a>: 

We support these SEO plugins:
- Yoast
- AIOSEO
- RankMath
- The SEO Framework
- Squirrly SEO
- SEO Ultimate
- WP Meta SEO
- Premium SEO Pack
- SiteSEO
- Slim SEO
- SmartCrawl

= What is "Agent Readiness" and llms.txt? =

LLMs and AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) discover and quote websites differently from classic search engines. SEOPress 9.8 adds an **Agent Readiness toggle** that publishes plain-text versions of your content and a standardized `/llms.txt` file so AI agents can understand your site's structure, services and policies: improving your visibility in **AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)** and **GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)**.

= How does the new command palette work? =

Press **Cmd+K** (Mac) or **Ctrl+K** (Windows/Linux) anywhere in the WordPress admin while SEOPress is active. Search across 240+ indexed entries: settings, tools, schemas, redirections: and jump or run actions instantly. Recent commands are remembered.

= Which themes and page builders are supported? =

All of them. Gutenberg (block editor), Elementor, Divi, Bricks, Oxygen, Breakdance, WPBakery, Avada Builder, Kadence, Beaver Builder. Our <a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/page-builders-integration/">universal SEO metabox</a> works in every editor.

= Is SEOPress compatible with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads? =

Yes. SEOPress PRO includes deep WooCommerce SEO (product schema with GTIN/MPN/brand, Enhanced Ecommerce, OG price/currency, noindex on cart/checkout) and EDD support.

= Does SEOPress support multilingual sites? =

Yes: Polylang, WPML and TranslatePress. SEOPress 9.8 adds **multilingual llms.txt** with TranslatePress.

= How many languages are available for our user interface? =

🇺🇸 English (UK) (English (UK)) – professional translation
🇫🇷 Français (French (France)) – professional translation
🇪🇸 Español (Spanish (Spain)) – professional translation
🇩🇪 Deutsch (German) – professional translation
🇳🇱 Nederlands (Dutch) – professional translation
🇷🇺 Русский (Russian) – professional translation
🇯🇵 日本語 (Japanese) – professional translation
🇮🇳 हिन्दी (Hindi) – professional translation
🇨🇳 中文 (Chinese (China)) – professional translation
🇧🇷 Português do Brasil (Portuguese (Brazil)) – professional translation
🇵🇱 Polskie (Polish) – professional translation
🇸🇪 Svenska (Swedish) – professional translation
🇮🇹 Italiano (Italian) – professional translation
🇨🇿 Čeština (Czech) – professional translation
🇬🇷 Ελληνικά (Greek)
🇧🇬 Български (Bulgarian)
🇮🇩 Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
🇻🇳 Loki Web (Vietnamese)
🇷🇴 Română (Romanian)
🇰🇷한국인 (Korean)
🇸🇦 العربية (Arabic)
فارسی (Persian)
Türkçe (Turkish)
…

= How to use Google Tag Manager / other scripts with SEOPress? =

Go to SEO > Analytics > Custom Tracking tab. Paste GTM / custom tracking code to [HEAD] Add an additional tracking code / [BODY] Add an additional tracking code textarea fields. Save changes and clear your cache.

= Which types of sitemaps support SEOPress? =

Free: XML sitemaps for posts, pages, CPTs, taxonomies, images, authors + HTML sitemap.
PRO: Google News and Video XML sitemaps with automatic YouTube discovery.

= How do I get support? =

For FREE users: <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/guides/">guides</a>, forum on <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-seopress/">w.org</a>, <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/faq/">FAQ</a>, <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/hooks/">hooks for developers</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH5sQx3T2QZFhFEamT51hsw" target="_blank">videos on our YouTube channel</a>.
For PRO users: support by mail from their customer account.

= Is SEOPress GDPR compliant? =

Yes. SEOPress is built with privacy by design and is fully white-label. <a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/seopress-white-label/" target="_blank">Learn more</a>.

= Is SEOPress compatible with WordPress multisite? =

Yes: including network-wide settings, multisite/multidomain robots.txt and .htaccess editing.

= Is white label a free feature? =

Yes! Learn more here <a href="https://www.seopress.org/features/seopress-white-label/" target="_blank">about SEOPress and the White Label feature</a>

= My XML sitemap returns a 404 error =

Read this <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/guides/xml-sitemap-returns-404-error/" target="_blank">post to solve this issue</a>

= My XML sitemap returns a blank page =

Read this <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/guides/xml-sitemap-blank-page/" target="_blank">post to solve this issue</a>

= I don't see the correct title! =

Your theme is probably using a deprecated function to handle the title. <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/guides/fixing-missing-add_theme_support-in-your-theme/" target="_blank">Learn more here</a>

= Google displays the wrong title / meta description =

Google does what it wants!
More details on our <a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/guides/google-uses-the-wrong-meta-title-meta-description-in-search-results/" target="_blank">guide</a>. 

= How can I report security bugs? =

By using our contact form (select Misc as subject), or directly from <a href="https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/c8c461bf-80aa-4c9d-8792-2ee26edd1570">Patchstack</a>.

= My question is not listed here! =

<a href="https://www.seopress.org/support/faq/" target="_blank">Read our complete FAQ on our site</a> or ask on our [support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-seopress/).


== Screenshots ==
1. SEOPress metabox
2. Facebook / X (ex-Twitter) social Preview
3. Content analysis metabox
4. SEOPress Configuration wizard
5. SEOPress Dashboard: welcome screen
6. SEOPress Dashboard: notification center / control panel
7. SEOPress PRO settings
8. Elementor integration
9. Divi integration
10. Oxygen integration
11. Beaver builder integration
12. Schema metabox

== Changelog ==
= 9.8.4 =
* NEW Save fallback when the REST API is blocked: SEO metabox sections now also persist on the regular post save through hidden inputs
* NEW Explicit error toast on the SEO metabox sections when a save fails (instead of falsely showing a success message)
* NEW [PRO] Save fallback extended to Pro sections for sites with REST blocked
* NEW Filters `seopress_metabox_opener_context` and `seopress_metabox_opener_priority` to control where the Classic Editor "SEO" metabox is rendered
* FIX Lower the Classic Editor "SEO" metabox priority from "high" to "default" so it no longer pushes other plugins' metaboxes down
* FIX Keep visited tabs mounted in the SEO metabox so in-flight values are preserved when switching tabs (no more lost input when typing in Title and switching to Advanced)

= 9.8.3 =
* NEW Render the universal SEO editor inline inside the Classic Editor "SEO" metabox (no more overlay button on Classic post edit screens)
* FIX Avada Live Builder detection now uses URL-based signals so the React beacon is reliably suppressed inside the builder preview iframe
* FIX Outer Avada shells, Avada Studio panes and regular frontend pages now properly respect the "Hide SEO beacon on frontend" option
* FIX Social preview no longer overflows in narrow columns (Classic Editor) or stretches on wide screens
* FIX Swallow AbortError noise from Google Preview, Content Analysis and Social fetches on tab switch / unmount

= 9.8.2 =
* FIX Restore the inline "primary category" dropdown in the WP Categories panel (Classic Editor and Block Editor sidebar), broken since 9.8
* FIX FAQ v2 block crashing in the editor with "This block has encountered an error" due to invalid useSelect dependencies
* FIX Migrate the legacy "Disable the universal SEO metabox" preference (9.7.x) to the new 9.8.1 "Hide on the frontend" toggle so the setting is preserved on upgrade
* FIX Rewire the dashboard tile for the universal metabox to the 9.8.1 frontend option so toggling it again controls the floating SEO beacon

= 9.8.1 =
* NEW Option in Advanced > Appearance > Metaboxes to hide the SEO beacon on the frontend
* FIX Avada / Fusion Builder Live editor compatibility: do not mount the React beacon inside the builder iframe
* FIX Hide the React beacon on Avada's fusion_element layout CPT (mirrors the legacy metaboxes exclusion)
* FIX Lower the Block Editor metabox z-index so the WP admin submenu stays clickable when the metabox is open
* FIX Render saved target keywords as plain strings instead of [object Object] in the content analysis field
* FIX [PRO] Align Agent Ready signals with Cloudflare's checker: Content-Signal in robots.txt, rel="alternate" markdown link, full MCP/A2A cards, agent-skills index, markdown negotiation on home/blog index
* FIX [PRO] Preserve newlines when saving llms.txt content through the REST endpoint
* FIX [PRO] Update Claude AI models to the current generation (Sonnet 4.6 / Haiku 4.5) after Anthropic retired the previous IDs

= 9.8 <a href="https://www.seopress.org/newsroom/product-news/seopress-9-8/">Read the blog post update</a> =
* NEW Bumped the minimum WordPress version to 6.5; 6.8 or higher is strongly recommended for full feature support
* NEW Command palette (Cmd/Ctrl+K) to search and jump to any setting, with quick actions and recent commands history 🎉
* NEW Brand new React-based SEO metabox built on the WordPress Design System
* NEW Agent Readiness toggle to prepare your site for AI agents
* NEW Visual token editor for Dynamic Tag fields
* NEW CPT icons and robots badges (noindex/nofollow) in Titles & Metas panel headers
* NEW Autocomplete for posts/pages in HTML sitemap ID fields
* NEW Extend Organization Knowledge Graph with address and legal fields
* NEW Automatic sub-tab in the React universal metabox for Schemas
* NEW [PRO] Brand new Site Audit screen (React + DataViews) with actionable overview, GSC-backed recommendations, and scan history with trends
* NEW [PRO] Live scan progress with start/cancel and re-scan a single post from an issue row
* NEW [PRO] One-click AI-generated alt texts for image issues in Site Audit
* NEW [PRO] Bulk ignore, restore and CSV export from the issue details view
* NEW [PRO] Redirections list and editor migrated to React + DataViews
* NEW [PRO] URL tester modal and inline regex tester for redirections
* NEW [PRO] Manage redirection categories from a dedicated React sidebar
* NEW [PRO] Global default for Query Parameters mode in redirections
* NEW [PRO] Brand new React schema editor with live JSON-LD preview, matching posts counter, validation, opening hours, templates and import/export
* NEW [PRO] Schema Guide panel and contextual help in schema type selector
* NEW [PRO] Broken Links migrated to React + DataViews with CRON-based batch scan
* NEW [PRO] Agent Readiness feature
* NEW [PRO] Live breadcrumbs preview in settings (multi-scenario, sticky)
* NEW [PRO] Multilingual support for llms.txt dynamic placeholders, with TranslatePress compatibility
* NEW [PRO] Add Gemini 3 Flash and Gemini 3.1 Pro AI models
* NEW [PRO] Add unsubscribe link to email notifications
* NEW [PRO] Site type wizard with deprecation notices and single-screen filter pills
* NEW [PRO] Emit author sameAs in automatic Article schema
* INFO Major performance improvements in the SEO metabox (lazy-loaded tabs, lighter dependencies)
* INFO Faster XML sitemaps with improved caching
* INFO Removed several legacy options to simplify the UI: Google PageSpeed column, Google Custom Search thumbnail, Fediverse Creator tag, SEO metabox position, Facebook Admin ID
* INFO [PRO] Faster Site Audit thanks to composite database indexes
* INFO [PRO] Removed Dublin Core, breadcrumbs separator and Storefront toggles (now always on)
* FIX Dashboard falls back to the first available tab when the stored one is gone
* FIX Per-CPT sitemap URLs are now properly gated on the include flag
* FIX React settings bundle now loads correctly on network admin pages
* FIX Honor custom capabilities filter on REST requests
* FIX Restore Beacon help widget on the front-end
* FIX Apply noindex to comment pagination pages
* FIX User role list in the Security tab
* FIX Show human-friendly messages for Bing and Google Instant Indexing responses
* FIX Use WordPress site date/time format in the indexing log1
* FIX [PRO] Share Google Search Console JSON key between Free and PRO
* FIX [PRO] Only render GA4/Matomo content when their tab is visible
* FIX [PRO] Honor "None" on Article post author field
* FIX [PRO] Register pro-mu-settings REST route for network admin
* FIX [PRO] Local Business schema outputs HH::00 when minutes are empty
* FIX [PRO] Honor custom capability system in PRO settings access
* FIX [PRO] Use 0 for Free Shipping shippingRate instead of min_amount
* FIX [PRO] Correct Gemini 3 Flash model ID
* FIX [PRO] Prevent fatal error in logs during PRO update
* FIX [PRO] Test connection no longer shown multiple times
* FIX [PRO] AI model detection
* FIX [PRO] Restore Audit page tabs broken by the Broken Links migration
* SECURITY Rate-limit destructive command endpoints
* SECURITY Hardened REST API permission callbacks

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