Description

Rocketship SEO is a comprehensive WordPress SEO plugin that combines traditional SEO optimization with cutting-edge AI technology. Using OpenAI’s GPT models or Google Gemini, it automatically generates optimized meta titles, descriptions, and provides intelligent SEO recommendations to boost your site’s search engine visibility.

🚀 AI-Powered Features

AI Meta Title Generation: Generate compelling, SEO-optimized titles using GPT models
AI Meta Description Creation: Create engaging descriptions that improve click-through rates
AI Content Analysis: Get detailed SEO analysis with scoring and actionable recommendations
Advanced AI Strategy Tools: GPT-5 powered SEO strategy, content gap analysis, and E-A-T analysis
AI Keyword Research: Advanced keyword research with semantic analysis and competition insights
Bulk AI Suggestions: Generate suggestions for multiple posts at once with easy apply/skip options
Smart SEO Scoring: AI analyzes your content and provides improvement suggestions
Multiple AI Models: Choose from OpenAI (GPT-4o-mini, GPT-4o, GPT-5, o1-preview, o1-mini) or Google Gemini (Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini 1.5 Flash)

📊 Traditional SEO Features

Custom Meta Fields: Set custom meta titles and descriptions for posts and pages
XML Sitemap Generation: Automatically generate dynamic, search engine-friendly sitemaps
Visual Sitemap Generator: Interactive site navigation at /sitemap with multiple view modes
Schema Markup: JSON-LD structured data for articles, websites, organizations, and more
Open Graph Tags: Optimize content for Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social platforms
Twitter Cards: Enhanced Twitter sharing with proper meta tags
File Rules Editor: Professional .htaccess and robots.txt editor with backup system
AI Image Redirect: Protect images from direct access, hotlinking, and unauthorized downloads
Bot Redirection System: Control bot access with User-Agent detection and custom redirects
Google Reviews OAuth: Fetch ALL your Google Business Profile reviews (not limited to 5)
Dual Authentication: Choose between API Key (simple, 5 reviews) or OAuth (unlimited reviews)
Gutenberg Integration: Dedicated sidebar panel with real-time preview
Classic Editor Support: Full compatibility with WordPress classic editor

🎯 Key Features

Live Preview: See how your meta tags will appear in Google search results
Character Counting: Visual indicators for optimal title and description lengths
Smart Fallbacks: Automatically uses post title and excerpt when custom fields are empty
Compatibility System: Advanced detection and conflict prevention with other SEO plugins
Granular Override Control: Choose which SEO features to enable when other plugins are present
Sitemap Management: Individual post/page exclusion options
Breadcrumb Schema: Automatic breadcrumb structured data
Robots.txt Integration: Sitemap URLs automatically added to robots.txt
Multi-language Ready: Full internationalization support
Performance Optimized: Efficient caching and minimal database queries

🤖 How AI Features Work

Setup: Choose your AI provider (OpenAI or Google Gemini) and configure your API key in Rocketship SEO settings
Choose Model: Select from OpenAI models (GPT-4o-mini, GPT-5, o1-preview) or Gemini models (Gemini 1.5 Pro, Flash)
Generate: Click AI suggestion buttons while editing posts/pages
Analyze: Use AI content analysis to get SEO improvement recommendations
Advanced Tools: Access GPT-5 optimized SEO strategy, content gap analysis, and E-A-T analysis
Bulk Process: Use AI Tools page to generate suggestions for multiple posts
Optimize: Apply AI suggestions with one click or customize as needed

💡 Perfect For

Content creators who want AI-powered SEO optimization
Website owners looking to improve search rankings
Agencies managing multiple WordPress sites
Developers who need comprehensive SEO solutions
Anyone wanting to save time on SEO optimization

How to Use

Basic SEO Setup

Enable Features: Go to Rocketship SEO > General Settings and enable desired features
Configure Sitemaps: Visit Rocketship SEO > XML Sitemap to enable sitemap generation
Set Organization Info: Add your organization name and logo for schema markup
Configure Social Media: Add Twitter handle and default Open Graph image

Using AI Features

For Individual Posts/Pages:
1. Edit any post or page
2. Find the Rocketship SEO panel (sidebar in Gutenberg, meta box in Classic Editor)
3. Click “🤖 AI Suggestions” button next to title or description fields
4. Review generated suggestions and click “Use This” for your preferred option
5. Click “🔍 AI SEO Analysis” for detailed content analysis and recommendations

For Bulk Operations:
1. Go to Rocketship SEO > AI Tools (appears when AI is enabled)
2. Select posts you want to optimize or use filters (category, date range, etc.)
3. Choose “Generate Titles” or “Generate Descriptions”
4. Review suggestions and apply or skip for each post
5. Use “Apply All” for bulk operations

Content Analysis

Open the AI SEO Analysis panel while editing content
Review your SEO score (0-100)
Check “Strengths” section for what’s working well
Follow “Improvements” suggestions for better optimization
Use “Suggested Keywords” to enhance your content
Implement “Recommendations” for maximum SEO impact

XML Sitemap Features

Main Index: Access at yoursite.com/sitemap_index.xml
Post Sitemap: yoursite.com/post-sitemap.xml
Page Sitemap: yoursite.com/page-sitemap.xml
Exclude Pages: Use checkbox in editor to exclude specific content
Submit to Search Engines: Only submit the main sitemap index URL

Screenshots

AI-powered suggestions in Gutenberg editor with live preview
Comprehensive AI SEO analysis with scoring and recommendations
Bulk AI tools for managing multiple posts efficiently
Plugin settings page with AI configuration options
Classic editor meta box with AI integration
XML sitemap index with professional display
Schema markup and social media optimization settings

Installation

Automatic Installation

Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin
Search for “Rocketship SEO”
Click Install Now and then Activate
Go to Rocketship SEO in admin sidebar to configure settings

Manual Installation

Download the plugin zip file
Upload to /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Extract the files
Activate through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Configure settings in Rocketship SEO admin panel

AI Setup (Optional but Recommended)

Get an API key from OpenAI (https://platform.openai.com/api-keys) or Google AI Studio (https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey)
Go to Rocketship SEO > General Settings
Scroll to “AI-Powered SEO Recommendations” section
Enter your API key and choose your preferred AI model
Enable AI recommendations
Start using AI features in post/page editors

FAQ

How do I get started with AI features?

For OpenAI:
1. Sign up for an OpenAI account at https://platform.openai.com
2. Create an API key in your OpenAI dashboard
3. Go to Rocketship SEO > General Settings
4. Select “OpenAI” as your AI provider
5. Enter your API key in the “AI-Powered SEO Recommendations” section
6. Choose your preferred AI model (GPT-4o-mini for speed, GPT-5 for quality)
7. Enable AI recommendations and start using the features

For Google Gemini:
1. Visit Google AI Studio at https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey
2. Create a Gemini API key
3. Go to Rocketship SEO > General Settings
4. Select “Google Gemini” as your AI provider
5. Enter your API key in the “AI-Powered SEO Recommendations” section
6. Choose your preferred model (Gemini 1.5 Flash for speed, Gemini 1.5 Pro for quality)
7. Enable AI recommendations and start using the features

Which AI model should I choose?

OpenAI Models:
* GPT-4o-mini: Fast and cost-effective, great for most users
* GPT-4o: Optimized performance with great quality
* GPT-5: Most advanced capabilities for complex SEO analysis
* o1-preview: Best for detailed SEO strategy and reasoning

Google Gemini Models:
* Gemini 1.5 Flash: Fast responses with great quality, cost-effective
* Gemini 1.5 Flash-8B: Ultra-fast for simple tasks
* Gemini 1.5 Pro: Best overall performance and quality
* Gemini Pro: Stable and reliable performance

How much do AI features cost?

AI features use your chosen provider’s API credits. Approximate costs per suggestion:

OpenAI Pricing:
* GPT-4o-mini: ~$0.001-0.002 per suggestion (very affordable)
* GPT-4o: ~$0.01-0.03 per suggestion
* GPT-5: ~$0.03-0.08 per suggestion
* o1-preview: ~$0.05-0.15 per suggestion

Google Gemini Pricing:
* Gemini 1.5 Flash-8B: ~$0.0001-0.0003 per suggestion (extremely affordable)
* Gemini 1.5 Flash: ~$0.0005-0.001 per suggestion (very affordable)
* Gemini 1.5 Pro: ~$0.002-0.005 per suggestion
* Gemini Pro: ~$0.001-0.003 per suggestion

Most users spend $1-5 per month with OpenAI or $0.50-$2 per month with Gemini for regular optimization.

Can I use the plugin without AI features?

Absolutely! All traditional SEO features work independently. You can:
* Set custom meta titles and descriptions manually
* Generate XML sitemaps
* Add schema markup and social media tags
* Use all features without an OpenAI API key

Will this conflict with other SEO plugins?

Rocketship SEO includes advanced compatibility settings to prevent conflicts:
* Automatic Detection: Detects RankMath, Yoast SEO, All in One SEO, SEOPress, and The SEO Framework
* Smart Compatibility: Configure which features to override in Rocketship SEO > General Settings > Compatibility Settings
* Granular Control: Choose to override only specific features (title, description, schema, Open Graph, Twitter Cards)
* Safe Fallback: If no override options are selected, Rocketship SEO disables all meta output to prevent conflicts
* Admin Notices: Get notified when conflicting plugins are detected with easy access to compatibility settings

How accurate are the AI suggestions?

AI suggestions are highly optimized for SEO best practices, but you should:
* Review suggestions before applying them
* Ensure they match your brand voice and style
* Customize suggestions to fit your specific needs
* Use them as starting points for further optimization

Can I edit AI-generated content?

Yes! AI suggestions are just starting points. You can:
* Click suggestions to apply them and then edit as needed
* Use suggestions as inspiration for your own content
* Combine multiple suggestions
* Always review and customize for your brand

Does the plugin work with Gutenberg and Classic Editor?

Yes! The plugin provides:
* Gutenberg: Dedicated sidebar panel with live preview
* Classic Editor: Traditional meta box below the content
* Both: Full AI functionality and real-time character counting

How often should I use AI features?

New Content: Use AI suggestions for every new post/page
Existing Content: Run bulk analysis monthly or quarterly
High-Priority Pages: Re-analyze when content changes significantly
Regular Audits: Use AI Tools page for site-wide optimization

What data does the plugin send to AI providers?

Only the content you choose to analyze:
* Post titles and content (for generating suggestions)
* No personal data, user information, or site credentials
* Data is processed according to your chosen provider’s privacy policy (OpenAI or Google)
* You control what content is analyzed

Can I switch between OpenAI and Gemini?

Yes! You can easily switch between providers:
* Change the AI Provider setting in Rocketship SEO settings
* Add the appropriate API key for your chosen provider
* All features work identically with both providers
* Test both to see which works best for your needs

Can I use this for client websites?

Yes! The plugin is perfect for agencies:
* Use your own API key (OpenAI or Gemini) across multiple sites
* Generate professional SEO content quickly
* Provide detailed SEO analysis reports to clients
* Save time on manual SEO optimization
* Gemini offers more affordable pricing for high-volume usage

How do I optimize for better search rankings?

Use AI Analysis: Get specific recommendations for each page
Follow Character Limits: Keep titles 50-60 chars, descriptions 150-160 chars
Include Target Keywords: Use AI suggestions with your focus keywords
Optimize Schema Markup: Enable structured data for better search display
Regular Audits: Use bulk AI tools monthly to maintain optimization

What if I need help?

Check this FAQ for common questions
Visit our documentation at https://www.joeyoungblood.com/rocketship-seo-docs
Contact support through our website
Join our community forum for tips and best practices

Reviews

Dr. Melvin Temo August 21, 2025 4 replies

I run the SEO Framework plugin and this crashes my entire site due to incompatibility

addisonmarketingsolutions August 12, 2025

Critical error that takes down the entire site upon activation.

SEO Consult July 17, 2025

For english is great! Can you make it write in other languages than English?

Mohit Sharma July 7, 2025

This plugin is a powerful plugin that blends AI and traditional SEO perfectly. The AI-generated titles and descriptions are spot on, and the bulk tools save tons of time. Smooth integration, smart analysis, and great features

tinaponting July 6, 2025

Easy to have on my blog, works great:)

Read all 5 reviews

Contributors & Developers

“Rocketship SEO” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

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Changelog

1.0.54

🔧 **CRITICAL FIX**: AI Model selection now persists correctly after save
✅ **FIXED**: AI settings field order - Enable AI, Provider, API Keys, Model, Creativity
🎯 **FIXED**: Removed duplicate AI field registrations causing display issues
🔄 **IMPROVED**: AI Provider auto-detection based on saved model
💡 **IMPROVED**: Better model selection preservation on page reload
🎨 **UX**: Logical field order - Enable toggle first, then configuration options
🛡️ **RELIABILITY**: Form submission now includes all AI model options correctly

1.0.53

🎉 **MAJOR FEATURE**: Google Gemini AI Integration - Choose between OpenAI and Google Gemini!
✨ **NEW**: AI Provider Selection - Switch between OpenAI and Google Gemini seamlessly
🤖 **NEW**: Gemini Models Support - Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini 1.5 Flash, Gemini 1.5 Flash-8B, Gemini Pro
🔑 **NEW**: Gemini API Key Configuration with secure storage and show/hide functionality
💰 **BENEFIT**: Cost-Effective AI - Gemini pricing up to 10x cheaper than OpenAI for high-volume usage
⚡ **BENEFIT**: Ultra-Fast Responses - Gemini 1.5 Flash models provide near-instant AI suggestions
🔄 **ENHANCEMENT**: Unified AI Routing - All AI features work identically with both providers
🎯 **ENHANCEMENT**: Dynamic Model Selection - Model dropdown updates based on selected provider
📚 **ENHANCEMENT**: Comprehensive Documentation - Setup guides for both OpenAI and Gemini
🛡️ **RELIABILITY**: Provider-Specific Validation - Smart API key validation for each provider
✅ **COMPATIBILITY**: Works Everywhere - Title generation, descriptions, analysis, bulk tools, advanced features
🚀 **QUALITY**: Production-Ready - Full error handling and logging for both AI providers

1.0.52

🔧 **CRITICAL FIX**: Fixed missing HTML title tag in page output
✅ **FIXED**: Title tag now properly renders in <head> section
🎯 **IMPROVED**: Complete SEO meta tag coverage (title, description, OG, Twitter)
🚀 **ENHANCEMENT**: All pages now have proper titles even on fresh installations

1.0.51

✨ **NEW**: Automatic default SEO titles and descriptions for fresh installations
🎯 **ENHANCEMENT**: Default title format now includes "Page Title | Site Name" pattern
📝 **ENHANCEMENT**: Smart meta descriptions auto-generated from content or excerpts
🔧 **IMPROVED**: Open Graph tags now display professional defaults even without custom meta
🚀 **IMPROVED**: Twitter Card tags automatically populate with intelligent fallbacks
💡 **IMPROVED**: Enhanced descriptions for categories, tags, and author archives
⚡ **QUALITY**: Better SEO out-of-the-box experience for new users
🛡️ **RELIABILITY**: Meaningful fallbacks ensure no empty meta tags on new installations

1.0.49

🎉 **MAJOR FEATURE**: Google Reviews OAuth Authentication - Fetch ALL your reviews, not just 5!
✨ **NEW**: Dual authentication system - Choose between API Key (simple, 5 reviews) or OAuth (advanced, unlimited reviews)
🔐 **NEW**: Complete OAuth 2.0 flow with Google My Business API integration
🔑 **NEW**: Token management with automatic refresh and secure storage
📚 **NEW**: Comprehensive 6-step OAuth setup guide built into admin interface
🎯 **NEW**: Connected account information display showing email and status
🔄 **NEW**: Disconnect OAuth functionality for easy account switching
✨ **NEW**: Authentication method selector with visual comparison of both methods
🎨 **NEW**: Modern UI for OAuth settings with copy-to-clipboard redirect URI
📖 **NEW**: Detailed troubleshooting section for common OAuth issues
🔧 **IMPROVED**: Review fetching system now supports both authentication methods seamlessly
🚀 **ENHANCEMENT**: Backward compatible - existing API Key setups continue to work
⚡ **PERFORMANCE**: OAuth reviews cached for optimal performance

1.0.48

🔧 **CRITICAL FIX**: Fixed 503 server unavailable error on homepage when "Your latest posts" is selected
✅ **FIXED**: Title handling now preserves WordPress core filters for proper homepage functionality
🛡️ **IMPROVED**: Enhanced title generation with recursion protection and proper homepage handling
📝 **IMPROVED**: Better error handling and fallback mechanisms for title generation
🎯 **ENHANCEMENT**: Improved compatibility with WordPress core title system

1.0.46

⭐ **NEW FEATURE**: Review Sync Management System - Local JSON storage for Google reviews
🔄 **AUTO-SYNC**: Daily automatic review synchronization via WordPress cron
💾 **LOCAL STORAGE**: Reviews stored in JSON files for fast loading without API calls
🔀 **SMART MERGE**: New reviews added, existing reviews updated, old reviews preserved
📊 **SYNC STATUS**: Real-time sync status display with last synced time and review counts
🔘 **SYNC BUTTONS**: Individual place sync and bulk "Sync All Reviews" functionality
⏰ **DAILY UPDATES**: Automatic 24-hour sync keeps reviews fresh without manual intervention
🚀 **PERFORMANCE**: 3-tier loading priority (Cache > Local JSON > API fallback)
📁 **SECURE STORAGE**: Protected reviews directory with .htaccess deny rules
🎯 **BYPASS LIMITS**: Accumulates reviews over time beyond Google's 5-review API limit
🔧 **BLOCK LIST**: Bot Redirects changed from Allow List to Block List (more intuitive)
🚫 **INVERTED LOGIC**: Select bots to BLOCK instead of allowing (blacklist vs whitelist)
📝 **CLEAR LABELS**: "Disallowed Bots (Block List)" with updated descriptions
🎨 **NEW BUTTONS**: "Block AI Bots", "Block SEO Tools", "Block Dev Tools" quick selectors
✅ **IMPROVED UX**: "Block All" and "Allow All" buttons with clearer intent
📖 **DOCUMENTATION**: Updated UI guidance explaining block list system clearly

1.0.44

🏷️ **ENHANCED**: Professional Tag Selector for Bot Management - Select2 integration with search
🤖 **NEW BOTS**: 15 AI Bots Added - GPTBot, CCBot, Google-Extended, Anthropic AI, Claude, Meta AI, Perplexity
⚡ **QUICK SELECT**: Smart Selection Buttons - SEO Bots, Social Bots, Block AI Bots, Select/Clear All
🎨 **VISUAL UX**: Emoji Categories & Tags - 50+ bots organized with visual indicators (🔍🤖📱📊⚙️)
🔍 **SEARCHABLE**: Type-to-Find Interface - Instantly locate any bot from comprehensive list
🛡️ **AI PRIVACY**: One-Click AI Blocking - Easily prevent AI training data collection
📱 **RESPONSIVE**: Mobile-Friendly Design - Perfect experience on all devices
🎯 **SMART GUIDE**: 3-Column Recommendations - Clear guidance on which bots to allow/block
🧪 **ENHANCED TESTING**: AI Bot Test Cases - Verify GPTBot, CCBot, Google-Extended access
✅ **FIXED**: Undefined Array Key Warnings - Robust settings initialization

1.0.43

🤖 **NEW FEATURE**: AI Image Redirect - Protect images from direct access and hotlinking
🚫 **NEW FEATURE**: Bot Redirection System - Control and redirect unwanted bots
🎯 **SMART DETECTION**: AI identifies direct image access via inspect element, curl, wget, Postman
🔧 **REPEATER FIELDS**: Configure multiple bot patterns with User-Agent detection
📍 **PAGE-SPECIFIC**: Different bot redirect URLs for specific pages or patterns
🧪 **TESTING TOOLS**: Built-in bot detection testing with common User-Agent examples
⚙️ **ADMIN INTERFACE**: Tabbed redirect manager with comprehensive settings
🛡️ **SECURITY**: Nonce verification, capability checks, and input sanitization
📊 **LOGGING**: Comprehensive redirect logging for monitoring and debugging
⚡ **PERFORMANCE**: Early processing with minimal WordPress overhead

1.0.42

🗺️ **NEW FEATURE**: Visual Sitemap Generator - Interactive site navigation at /sitemap
🎯 **MULTIPLE VIEWS**: Tree, Grid, and List view modes for different user preferences
🔍 **SEARCH & FILTER**: Real-time search and content type filtering capabilities
📱 **RESPONSIVE DESIGN**: Mobile-friendly interface with smooth animations
⚙️ **ADMIN CONTROL**: Complete settings page for sitemap configuration
🎨 **MODERN UI**: Beautiful, Google-inspired design with accessibility features
🔧 **HIERARCHICAL**: Shows proper parent-child relationships for pages and content
📊 **STATISTICS**: Live page counts and sitemap analytics in admin
🛡️ **SEO FRIENDLY**: Proper meta tags and robot directives
⚡ **PERFORMANCE**: AJAX-powered loading with caching optimization

1.0.41

🔗 **NEW FEATURE**: Redirect Manager - Complete 301/302 redirect management system
⚡ **PERFORMANCE**: Non-.htaccess redirects processed at WordPress level for maximum compatibility
🎯 **MATCHING OPTIONS**: Exact, wildcard (*), and regex pattern matching
📊 **ANALYTICS**: Hit tracking and last access timestamps for all redirects
📤 **IMPORT/EXPORT**: Bulk redirect management via CSV files
🧪 **TESTING**: Built-in redirect testing tool to verify redirects before going live
🎛️ **MANAGEMENT**: Full CRUD operations with search, pagination, and status controls
🛡️ **SECURITY**: Proper sanitization, validation, and permission checks
📁 **FILE RULES EDITOR**: Professional .htaccess and robots.txt editor
✏️ **EDITOR**: Tabbed interface for editing .htaccess and robots.txt files
🔒 **PERMISSIONS**: Smart permission detection with clear error messages
💾 **BACKUP SYSTEM**: Automatic backup creation before any file changes with restore functionality

1.0.39

🔧 **IMPROVEMENTS**: Enhanced plugin stability and performance

1.0.38

🎯 **CRITICAL ACCURACY FIX**: Asset filtering prevents tracking images/JS/CSS as page visits
📊 **GOOGLE ANALYTICS PARITY**: Dramatically improved human vs bot detection accuracy
🤖 **ENHANCED CHATGPT DETECTION**: Sophisticated patterns for ChatGPT user-agent masquerade
🔍 **AI BOT MASQUERADE**: Advanced detection of bots using generic browser strings
🚨 **SMART SUSPECTED BOTS**: Rapid-fire, 404 scanning, and systematic browsing detection
📄 **PAGE-ONLY TRACKING**: Strict filtering for actual page visits (no assets/system files)
🧠 **BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS**: Visit frequency, URL patterns, and browser characteristics
✅ **PRODUCTION READY**: Addresses all user feedback for real-world accuracy

1.0.38

🛡️ **PRODUCTION SAFE**: Enterprise-grade migration system for existing installations
🔒 **ZERO DOWNTIME**: Backward compatible with all existing sites - no disruption
⚡ **BATCH PROCESSING**: Safe database updates in 1000-record batches to prevent timeouts
🎯 **SMART DETECTION**: Automatic table and column existence checking before migration
🚦 **MIGRATION LOCKS**: Prevents simultaneous migrations on high-traffic sites
📊 **DETAILED LOGGING**: Complete migration history and error tracking for support
✅ **GRACEFUL FALLBACKS**: Plugin continues working even if migration fails
🔄 **SELF-HEALING**: Automatically detects and completes partial migrations

1.0.37

🔥 **REVOLUTIONARY UPDATE**: Advanced Behavioral Bot Detection System
🤖 **AI BOT MASTERY**: Enhanced detection of ChatGPT, Claude, and sophisticated AI bots mimicking browsers
🕵️ **BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS**: Automatic detection of high-frequency visitors, 404 scanners, and asset crawlers
🚨 **SUSPECTED BOTS**: New category for behaviorally-detected bots and suspicious access patterns
🎯 **PRECISION DETECTION**: Enhanced human browser validation reduces false positives by up to 90%
📊 **INTERACTIVE ANALYTICS**: Click category cards for detailed bot breakdowns and forensic analysis
🔍 **DETECTION METHODS**: Track exactly how each bot was identified (pattern, behavioral, heuristic, sophisticated)
💾 **SMART MIGRATION**: Seamless database upgrade with new detection_method tracking capabilities
🛡️ **ENTERPRISE READY**: Advanced threat detection for high-traffic websites and complex bot scenarios

1.0.36

🤖 MAJOR UPDATE: Comprehensive 2025 Bot Detection – 180+ bot patterns including X.AI Grok
🔍 NEW BOTS: Added Grok, Mistral AI, Cohere, ByteDance TikTok bots, and 50+ new AI agents
🌍 INTERNATIONAL: Enhanced support for Chinese (Baidu, Sogou), Russian (Yandex), Korean (Naver) bots
📱 SOCIAL MEDIA: Complete coverage for Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat, WeChat, and Viber bots
🛡️ SECURITY: Added enterprise security scanners (Qualys, Acunetix, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)
⚙️ DEVELOPMENT: Comprehensive HTTP library detection (OkHttp, Axios, HTTPie, Postman)
🔧 SEO TOOLS: Added 15+ new SEO bot patterns (Brand Verity, Searchmetrics, WooRank)
📊 MONITORING: Enhanced performance monitoring bots (New Relic, Monitis, WebPageTest)
🚀 FUTURE-PROOF: Ready for emerging AI technologies and new bot patterns
✨ NO BOX SHADOW: Removed all box shadows from Bot Detector dashboard for cleaner design

1.0.35

🤖 NEW FEATURE: Bot Detector & Traffic Intelligence – comprehensive bot detection and analytics system
🔍 ADDED: AI agent detection with comprehensive bot classification (search engines, social media, AI crawlers, security bots)
📊 DASHBOARD: Beautiful admin dashboard with charts, tables, and bot category breakdowns
📝 METABOX: Per-post bot traffic statistics with visual charts in post editor
🎨 STYLING: Clean, professional design matching WordPress admin standards
🛡️ SECURITY: GDPR-compliant with optional IP hashing and configurable data retention
⚡ PERFORMANCE: Optimized database design with indexed queries and minimal overhead
🎯 PROMPTS: Custom AI prompt feature for personalized meta title and description generation
🔧 MIGRATION: Robust database migration system ensuring safe plugin updates
📱 RESPONSIVE: Mobile-friendly admin interface with dark mode support

1.0.34

🔧 CRITICAL FIX: Fixed fatal error when installing “The SEO Framework” plugin
🛡️ COMPATIBILITY: Improved SEO plugin detection to prevent autoloading conflicts
🚀 ENHANCEMENT: Added safer class existence checking to avoid fatal errors
🔄 STABILITY: Updated all SEO plugin compatibility detection methods
🛠️ MAINTENANCE: Enhanced plugin compatibility with The SEO Framework, Yoast, RankMath, and others

1.0.33

🐛 CRITICAL FIX: Fixed IndexNow statistics counter bug that capped submissions at 100
📊 IMPROVEMENT: Separated submission statistics from detailed log for accurate counting
🔄 ENHANCEMENT: Persistent statistics counters that never get truncated
📈 ACCURACY: Statistics now correctly display true submission totals (unlimited)
🛠️ MAINTENANCE: Added reset function for statistics and logs
📋 OPTIMIZATION: Maintained performance by keeping detailed log at 100 entries while fixing counters
🤖 AI UPGRADE: Enhanced AI compatibility with GPT-5, GPT-4o, and o1 models
🚀 NEW MODELS: Added support for GPT-4o-mini, GPT-4o, GPT-5, o1-preview, o1-mini
🔧 API FIX: Resolved OpenAI API parameter errors for newer models
🎯 SMART PARAMETERS: Automatic parameter handling (max_completion_tokens vs max_tokens)
🌡️ TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Proper temperature handling for models that support/require it
🧠 ADVANCED AI: New advanced AI tools for SEO strategy, content gap analysis, E-A-T analysis
📊 KEYWORD RESEARCH: Enhanced AI-powered keyword research capabilities
🔍 CONTENT ANALYSIS: Improved content gap analysis with GPT-5 optimization
🎨 UI ENHANCEMENT: Beautiful modal interface for advanced AI tools
🚀 PERFORMANCE: Optimized API calls for different model types and capabilities

1.0.32

🔧 ENHANCEMENT: Enhanced IndexNow bulk submission functionality
🚀 IMPROVEMENT: Optimized automatic submission performance
🛠️ FIX: Refined nonce verification for bulk operations
📋 UPDATE: Improved admin interface for bulk submission progress tracking
🔒 SECURITY: Enhanced permission checks for auto-submission features
📊 OPTIMIZATION: Better error handling and logging for IndexNow operations

1.0.31

📊 NEW FEATURE: Complete IndexNow verification and tracking system
🚀 NEW FEATURE: Bulk URL submission by post type with progress tracking
⚡ NEW FEATURE: Automatic IndexNow submission on publish/update
🔍 ADDED: IndexNow Status dashboard for comprehensive submission analytics
📈 ANALYTICS: Real-time statistics showing total, successful, and failed submissions
🎯 VERIFICATION: URL verification tool to check if specific URLs were submitted
📝 LOGGING: Detailed submission history with timestamps and response codes
🔧 API: REST API endpoints for verification and history management
💾 STORAGE: Automatic logging of all IndexNow submissions to database
🚨 MONITORING: Response code tracking (200, 202, 400, 403, 422, 429)
📋 DASHBOARD: Beautiful admin interface with statistics cards and tables
🔒 SECURITY: Proper permission checks for all verification endpoints
🗂️ ORGANIZATION: Conditional menu display (only when IndexNow is enabled)
📊 INSIGHTS: Per-search-engine success/failure statistics
🔄 BULK OPERATIONS: Submit all posts of selected post types with real-time progress
🤖 AUTOMATION: Configure automatic submissions for specific post types
⏱️ SCHEDULING: Background processing with WordPress cron for auto-submissions
📊 PROGRESS: Visual progress bars and detailed results for bulk operations

1.0.30

🚀 NEW FEATURE: Complete IndexNow integration for instant search engine notifications
📡 ADDED: Beautiful IndexNow button in post/page editors (Classic & Gutenberg)
⚙️ SETTINGS: IndexNow configuration with auto-generated API keys and search engine selection
🔗 API: REST API endpoints and AJAX handlers for seamless IndexNow submissions
🎯 ENGINES: Support for Bing, Yandex, and Seznam search engines
🔐 SECURITY: Automatic key file creation and proper nonce verification
💫 UI: Gradient-styled buttons with loading states and real-time feedback
🔧 TECHNICAL: Full compliance with IndexNow.org specifications
📍 POSITIONING: Moved IndexNow settings to the end of settings page for better organization
🐛 DEBUG: Added comprehensive debugging tools and error handling

1.0.29

🤝 NEW FEATURE: Added “Override Indexing Settings” option to Compatibility Settings page
🔧 ENHANCED: Users can now choose whether to use Rocketship SEO’s indexing settings or other SEO plugins’ indexing
🎯 IMPROVED: Granular control over meta robots tags when multiple SEO plugins are active
✨ COMPATIBILITY: Enhanced compatibility with Yoast SEO, RankMath, All in One SEO, SEOPress, and The SEO Framework indexing systems
🚀 TECHNICAL: Added indexing override logic to all major SEO plugin disabling methods
🛡️ SAFETY: Default behavior preserves other SEO plugins’ indexing settings to prevent conflicts
📝 DOCUMENTATION: Updated compatibility settings help section with indexing override information

1.0.28

🆕 NEW FEATURE: Comprehensive Indexing Settings page for managing meta robots tags
🔍 ADDED: Control index/noindex and follow/nofollow for all post types, taxonomies, and pages
🛒 WOOCOMMERCE: Dedicated settings for WooCommerce pages (shop, cart, checkout, account)
📚 TAXONOMIES: Full support for categories, tags, and custom taxonomies indexing control
🗂️ ARCHIVE PAGES: Settings for date archives, author pages, search results, and 404 pages
✨ ENHANCED: Intelligent defaults (cart/checkout set to noindex, search/404 set to noindex)
🎯 ORGANIZED: Clean, tabular interface for easy management of all content types
🔧 TECHNICAL: New Rocketship_SEO_Indexing class for centralized meta robots handling
📝 IMPROVED: Comprehensive help text and best practices guidance

1.0.27

🏗️ ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT: Title tags now use proper WordPress hooks instead of direct output
✅ ENHANCED: Title handling follows WordPress standards with wp_title, document_title_parts, and pre_get_document_title filters
🔧 IMPROVED: Removed direct title echoing from Schema class for better WordPress integration
🎯 OPTIMIZED: Title content is now provided through WordPress title system rather than bypassing it
📚 TECHNICAL: Better separation of concerns between title handling and meta tag output

1.0.26

🔧 CRITICAL FIX: Resolved duplicate title tags when only Rocketship SEO is installed
✅ FIXED: WordPress core title tag no longer appears alongside Rocketship SEO title
🎯 IMPROVED: Enhanced title handling logic to work perfectly in single-plugin environments
🚀 OPTIMIZED: Added multiple safety nets to ensure only one title tag appears
📚 TECHNICAL: Improved coordination between compatibility system and core WordPress title handling

1.0.25

🎯 FINAL RELEASE: Complete compatibility system with perfect SEO plugin integration
✅ BULLETPROOF: All override options work flawlessly with major SEO plugins
🚀 PRODUCTION-READY: Multi-layer defense system ensures zero conflicts
🔧 PERFECTED: Title, description, schema, Open Graph, and Twitter Card overrides
📚 COMPREHENSIVE: Full compatibility with Yoast, RankMath, All in One SEO, SEOPress, and The SEO Framework
🎉 COMPLETE: Final version with guaranteed perfect functionality

1.0.23

🔧 VERIFIED: Complete compatibility system review and confirmation
✅ CONFIRMED: All override options work perfectly with other SEO plugins
🎯 VALIDATED: Multi-layer defense system prevents all conflicts
📚 DOCUMENTED: Comprehensive system architecture and functionality review
🚀 PRODUCTION-READY: Bulletproof implementation for professional use

1.0.22

🚀 MAJOR: Completely redesigned compatibility system for perfect SEO plugin integration
🔧 FIXED: Multiple title tags issue when “Override Title Tags” is enabled
🔧 IMPROVED: Aggressive disabling of other SEO plugins (Yoast, RankMath, All in One SEO, SEOPress, The SEO Framework)
✨ ENHANCED: Output buffering system to filter conflicting meta tags
🔧 IMPROVED: Comprehensive title handling coordination to prevent duplicates
🎯 ENHANCEMENT: Meta tag filtering to preserve only Rocketship SEO output when overrides are enabled
📚 TECHNICAL: Better error handling and debugging for compatibility issues
🔧 FIXED: Removed duplicate meta tag output methods for cleaner code
✨ IMPROVED: Enhanced template_redirect hooks for better plugin coordination

1.0.21

✨ IMPROVED: Organized meta tag output in proper SEO order: title, description, canonical, noindex, preload, generator, Open Graph, Twitter Cards, Schema markup
🔧 FIXED: Consolidated noindex handling into schema class for consistent ordering
🎯 ENHANCEMENT: Better meta tag structure and organization for optimal SEO performance
📚 TECHNICAL: Added noindex field registration for REST API support
🔧 IMPROVED: Cleaner meta tag output with consistent formatting and order

1.0.20

🔧 FIXED: Critical issue with empty title tags when Yoast SEO or other SEO plugins are active
🔧 FIXED: Improved title handling compatibility to respect other SEO plugins when compatibility settings are not configured
✨ IMPROVED: Enhanced compatibility class initialization to be available earlier in plugin loading process
🔧 FIXED: Added proper conditional logic for title override decisions based on detected SEO plugins
🎯 ENHANCEMENT: Better debugging and logging for title handling decisions
🔧 FIXED: Generator meta tag now always outputs correctly (moved outside description check)
🔧 FIXED: Open Graph and Twitter Cards now work with compatibility overrides even when disabled in main settings
✨ IMPROVED: When compatibility overrides are enabled, Rocketship SEO will output all meta tags regardless of individual feature settings
✨ IMPROVED: Added default values for Twitter site handle and Open Graph image when compatibility mode is active
🎯 ENHANCEMENT: Better logic for forced output when overriding other SEO plugins
📚 TECHNICAL: Enhanced conditional logic for meta tag output based on compatibility settings
🚀 MAJOR: Aggressive SEO plugin conflict prevention system
🚀 NEW: Complete meta tag removal when override options are checked
🚀 NEW: Multi-layered approach to disable other SEO plugins (Yoast, RankMath, etc.)
🚀 NEW: Early hook system to prevent other plugins from registering their meta tags
🚀 NEW: Output buffering with regex filtering to catch any remaining meta tags
🚀 NEW: Advanced filter system to completely disable other plugins’ SEO output
✨ IMPROVED: When all compatibility options are checked, other SEO plugins are completely silenced
✨ IMPROVED: Enhanced Yoast SEO disabling – removes comments, meta tags, and schema completely
✨ IMPROVED: Enhanced RankMath disabling – removes all meta output and schema
🔧 FIXED: No more duplicate meta tags from Yoast, RankMath, or other SEO plugins
🎯 TECHNICAL: Uses remove_action(), remove_filter(), plugin-specific filters, and output buffering
📚 UPDATED: More robust compatibility system that actually works
🔧 FIXED: Compatibility system now works correctly on first install – allows output by default until user configures settings
🔧 FIXED: Enhanced Yoast SEO detection with additional function checks
✨ IMPROVED: Moved Compatibility Settings to separate submenu page (🤝 Compatibility)
✨ IMPROVED: Better default behavior – doesn’t disable SEO output until user explicitly configures compatibility settings
🎯 ENHANCEMENT: Cleaner admin interface with dedicated compatibility page
📚 UPDATED: Admin notices now link directly to new compatibility settings page
🤝 NEW: Compatibility Settings for managing conflicts with other SEO plugins
🤝 NEW: Automatic detection of RankMath, Yoast SEO, All in One SEO, SEOPress, and The SEO Framework
🤝 NEW: Granular control over which SEO features to override (title, description, schema, Open Graph, Twitter Cards)
🤝 NEW: Admin notice system to alert users when conflicting SEO plugins are detected
🤝 NEW: Smart fallback system – if no override options are selected, all SEO output is disabled to prevent conflicts
✨ IMPROVED: Enhanced compatibility with existing SEO plugin ecosystems
✨ IMPROVED: Better user experience when switching between SEO plugins
🔧 FIXED: Prevents duplicate meta tags when multiple SEO plugins are active
🔧 IMPROVED: Added AJAX handler for dismissing compatibility notices
📚 UPDATED: Admin interface with new Compatibility Settings section

1.0.18

Updated plugin website links and documentation
Enhanced plugin branding consistency
Updated support and community links
Improved documentation accessibility

1.0.17

Updated plugin author to Joe Youngblood
Updated documentation and support URLs
Changed author website to joeyoungblood.com
Updated contributor information in WordPress.org

1.0.16

Updated admin menu icon to use custom image
Added proper styling for menu icon with hover and active states
Improved menu icon visibility and alignment
Enhanced admin interface branding consistency

1.0.15

Enhanced image metadata generation with optional explanation field
Improved loading state UI with descriptive text and better styling
Simplified post-generation behavior with automatic page reload
Fixed blank explanation handling in AJAX requests
Added image cache clearing for fresh metadata display
Improved error handling and debug logging for metadata updates

1.0.14

Fixed version number handling in Schema class
Improved error handling for meta tag generation
Enhanced schema markup version compatibility
Fixed undefined method error in schema output

1.0.13

Added description field to image metadata editing interface
Enhanced image metadata editing workflow
Improved user interface for image metadata management
Fixed spacing in image metadata modal

1.0.12

Removed manual edit functionality from Image SEO interface
Streamlined image metadata generation workflow
Enhanced AI-powered metadata generation process
Improved user interface for bulk image optimization

1.0.11

Added Image SEO feature with AI-powered metadata generation
Fixed quotation marks in AI-generated image metadata
Enhanced image metadata management interface
Added bulk actions for image metadata generation
Improved error handling for image metadata operations

1.0.10

Enhanced plugin stability and reliability
Improved error handling for file operations
Updated compatibility checks
Optimized plugin initialization process
Added additional security measures
Improved plugin activation process
Enhanced error reporting and logging

1.0.9

Added comprehensive error handling during plugin activation
Improved system requirements checking
Added detailed logging for troubleshooting
Enhanced PHP extension compatibility checks
Improved file dependency management
Added memory limit validation
Better error messages for activation issues

1.0.8

Fixed TOC file loading issue
Improved file path handling for better compatibility
Enhanced error logging for troubleshooting

1.0.7

Added comprehensive styling options for Table of Contents
Added color scheme customization for TOC
Added font size controls for TOC elements
Added border style customization options
Added spacing and width controls
Improved TOC settings interface with better organization
Added responsive design for TOC settings
Added help text for TOC customization options

1.0.6

Added Table of Contents functionality
Added TOC settings in admin panel
Added shortcode support for TOC
Added per-post TOC controls

1.0.5

🔧 FIXED: Improved plugin update system to follow WordPress standards
🔧 FIXED: Removed custom update notifications in favor of WordPress native updates
✨ IMPROVED: Better integration with WordPress.org plugin repository
🎯 ENHANCEMENT: Cleaner admin interface without unnecessary update messages

1.0.4

✨ IMPROVED: Enhanced sitemap index page styling to match individual sitemap pages (consistent max-width: 1000px)
✨ IMPROVED: Improved form submit styling with better spacing and visual consistency across admin pages
✨ NEW: Added comprehensive plugin update notification system similar to premium plugins like Elementor
✨ IMPROVED: Enhanced AI Tools page styling with modern, simplified design and better user experience
🔧 IMPROVED: Better CSS organization and responsive design for admin pages
🔧 IMPROVED: Enhanced admin interface consistency across all plugin pages
🎯 ENHANCEMENT: Better visual hierarchy and spacing throughout the admin interface
🎯 ENHANCEMENT: Professional plugin update notifications on WordPress plugins page

1.0.3

🔧 FIXED: Restored missing XML Sitemap submenu and functionality
🔧 FIXED: Added complete AI settings section to main settings page
🔧 FIXED: WordPress admin menu icon display (changed from non-existent dashicons-rocket to dashicons-airplane)
✨ IMPROVED: Made AI Tools menu always visible for better discoverability
✨ IMPROVED: Added comprehensive AI configuration options in main settings
✨ IMPROVED: Enhanced user experience with better menu organization
📚 UPDATED: Complete AI settings with OpenAI API key, model selection, and creativity controls
🎯 ENHANCEMENT: Better accessibility to AI-powered bulk operations and content analysis tools

1.0.2

🤖 NEW: AI-powered SEO recommendations using OpenAI GPT models
🤖 NEW: AI-generated meta title and description suggestions with multiple options
🤖 NEW: AI content analysis with SEO scoring (0-100) and detailed recommendations
🤖 NEW: Bulk AI suggestions tool for optimizing multiple posts at once
🤖 NEW: Support for GPT-3.5 Turbo, GPT-4, and GPT-4 Turbo models
🤖 NEW: AI Tools admin page for bulk operations and content management
✨ NEW: Live Google-style search preview with real-time updates
✨ NEW: Character counting with visual warnings for optimal lengths
✨ NEW: Enhanced admin interface with modern styling and animations
🔧 IMPROVED: WordPress coding standards compliance for better security
🔧 IMPROVED: Enhanced output escaping and data sanitization
🔧 IMPROVED: Better internationalization with proper translators comments
🔧 IMPROVED: Optimized database queries for better performance
🔧 IMPROVED: Enhanced error handling and debugging capabilities
🔧 IMPROVED: REST API endpoints for full Gutenberg integration
🔧 IMPROVED: Better JavaScript error handling and user feedback
📚 UPDATED: Comprehensive documentation and usage instructions
📚 UPDATED: README.txt to meet WordPress.org requirements
🔒 SECURITY: Enhanced nonce verification and input validation

1.0.1

✨ NEW: Custom meta title and description fields for posts and pages
✨ NEW: XML sitemap generation with Yoast-style structure
✨ NEW: JSON-LD schema markup for articles, websites, and organizations
✨ NEW: Open Graph tags for social media optimization
✨ NEW: Twitter Card support for enhanced Twitter sharing
✨ NEW: Gutenberg sidebar integration with live preview
✨ NEW: Classic Editor meta box support
✨ NEW: Individual page/post sitemap exclusion options
✨ NEW: Automatic fallbacks to post title and excerpt
✨ NEW: Robots.txt integration with automatic sitemap URLs
✨ NEW: Proper caching headers for optimal performance
✨ NEW: Admin settings page with comprehensive options

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