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ACF Content Analysis for Yoast SEO

By Yoast

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

ACF Content Analysis for Yoast SEO Review - In-Depth Analysis

Integrates ACF fields into Yoast SEO analysis for improved content scoring.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.99/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 35+ reviews)

Active Installations

100,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin ensures that Yoast SEO analyzes all ACF content including Flexible Content and Repeaters.

Yoast SEO for WordPress content and SEO analysis does not take into account the content of a post's Advanced Custom Fields. This plugin uses the plugin system of Yoast SEO for WordPress to hook into the analyzer in order to add ACF content to the SEO analysis.

This had previously been done by the WordPress SEO ACF Content Analysis plugin but that no longer works with Yoast 3.0. Kudos to ryuheixys, the author of that plugin, for the original idea.

This Plugin is compatible with the free ACF 4 Version as well as with the PRO Version 5. Please be aware that it ignores Pro Add-Ons for Version 4. In that case please upgrade to ACF PRO Version 5.

If you have issues, please submit them on GitHub.

Previously called Yoast ACF Analysis.

Comparing to Alternatives

ACF Content Analysis for Yoast SEO has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique solution for integrating ACF with Yoast SEO content analysis.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamlessly integrates Advanced Custom Fields content with Yoast SEO analysis.
Free to use with no paid version required.
Maintains a low security risk with no known vulnerabilities.
Simple setup for users familiar with ACF and Yoast SEO.
Enhances SEO insights by including custom field content.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with recent WordPress and Yoast updates reported.
Lack of support and updates to fix bugs promptly.
Missing features such as the custom fields box in the search appearance tab.
Limited documentation and community support.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.1 out of 5 rating based on 35 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's functionality, though about 20% report significant issues.

Positive highlights

'Very satisfied' with the plugin's performance (umizen40).
'Perfect for integrating ACF with Yoast SEO' before recent updates (webtailor).
'Thanks a lot for this very good plugin!' (umizen40).

Common complaints

Plugin stopped working after WordPress 5.5 update, causing word count to stay at zero.
Missing the custom fields box in the search appearance tab as documented.
New ACF fields do not appear in Yoast SEO analysis after installation.

Weaknesses

Incompatibility with recent WordPress and Yoast versions.
Lack of timely bug fixes and support responses.
Features described in documentation are missing or non-functional.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who rely on Advanced Custom Fields and Yoast SEO and want to include custom field content in SEO analysis, especially if they are using compatible versions of WordPress and Yoast.

Not ideal for

Users running the latest WordPress or Yoast versions who require stable, fully supported plugins or those needing advanced custom field integration features not currently supported.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers integration of ACF content with Yoast SEO analysis, providing essential functionality without cost.

Final Verdict

ACF Content Analysis for Yoast SEO fills a unique niche by enabling custom field content to be analyzed by Yoast SEO, and it is well-regarded by many users for this purpose. However, recent compatibility issues with WordPress and Yoast updates have affected its reliability, and the lack of active support and missing features may frustrate some users.

Despite these challenges, the plugin remains a valuable tool for those using compatible setups who need to enhance their SEO analysis with ACF content. Its free availability and low security risk make it worth considering, but users should be prepared for potential limitations and monitor updates closely.