How popular isRank Math in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 18.1K branded searches for Rank Math worldwide which is down 33.2% over the last 12 months. Rank Math holds 48.4% estimated Share of Search among WordPress SEO plugins worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Rank Math48.4%Yoast32.3%
SEOPress9.6%
All in One SEO7.7%
The SEO Framework1.9%
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Which WordPress SEO plugins compete with Rank Math?
Share of Search by month for Rank Math, Yoast, SEOPress, All in One SEO. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Rank Math | Yoast | SEOPress | All in One SEO | The SEO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.4% | 29.1% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.5% | 28.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 1.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.4% | 29.7% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.4% | 29.1% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.4% | 29.1% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.2% | 28.5% | 6.9% | 10.4% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.2% | 29.1% | 7.1% | 8.6% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 51.4% | 28% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.6% | 28.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.6% | 28.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.5% | 31.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.4% | 32.3% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 1.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.4% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.3% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 9.6% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 7.7% | 2.9K | -19.4% | -1.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.9% | 720 | 0% | 0 points |
48.4%
Held 1st. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
2.
32.3%
Held 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
3.
SEOPress9.6%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
7.7%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
1.9%
Held 5th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Rank Math and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Rank Math changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Rank Math worldwide fell from 27.1K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rank Math’s estimated Share of Search among WordPress SEO plugins worldwide decreased from 53.4% to 48.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rank Math’s estimated Share of Search among WordPress SEO plugins worldwide peaked at 54.4% in December 2025 and was lowest at 47.5% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for WordPress SEO plugins worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Rank Math gained estimated Share of Search among WordPress SEO plugins worldwide, from 47.5% to 48.4%.
In September 2026, Yoast gained estimated Share of Search among WordPress SEO plugins worldwide, from 31.7% to 32.3%.
In September 2026, All in One SEO lost estimated Share of Search among WordPress SEO plugins worldwide, from 9.4% to 7.7%.
In September 2026, SEOPress rose from 4th to 3rd among WordPress SEO plugins worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for The SEO Framework worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.
How is Rank Math measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rank Math’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- rank math
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