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Customization for WP SEO

By Noor Alam

Marketing & Advertising / SEO & Search Optimization

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Customization for WP SEO Review - In-Depth Analysis

Customization for the WP SEO plugin allows users to modify settings for Yoast SEO. Options include disabling schema output and removing Open Graph meta tags.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.99/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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

Customization for WP SEO offers various options to customize the Yoast SEO plugin. Once you have installed the plugin you can find these options in the settings.

This plugin allows you to disable all Yoast SEO's schema output. You can also remove specific Open Graph meta tags such as og:locale, article:published_time, and article:modified_time from the output.

For detailed documentation please visit the Customization for WP SEO plugin page.

Comparing to Alternatives

Customization for WP SEO is a niche plugin focused on specific SEO customizations, with several well-known SEO plugins available as alternatives offering broader SEO functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective for specific SEO customizations
Allows removal of schema easily
Enables quick removal of published and edited dates from Yoast OpenGraph
Highly rated with perfect user satisfaction
Lightweight with no known security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Limited functionality compared to full SEO suites
No pro version or advanced features
Small user base with only two ratings
Lacks broader SEO tools like keyword tracking or audits

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all users and no negative reviews, the plugin is highly appreciated for its simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

miklem: Great Plugin - I was able to remove schema with it
septim: Does as it says, great! Finally a 2-clics way to remove published and edited dates from Yoast opengraph. Awesome, thanks!

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited to specific SEO customization tasks
No advanced SEO features or integrations
Very small number of user reviews limits broader feedback

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a lightweight, straightforward plugin to customize specific SEO elements like schema and OpenGraph dates, especially those using Yoast SEO.

Not ideal for

Users looking for comprehensive SEO solutions with keyword tracking, audits, or advanced optimization features should consider more robust SEO plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential SEO customization features such as removing schema and modifying OpenGraph metadata.

Final Verdict

Customization for WP SEO excels as a niche plugin delivering exactly what it promises with no security concerns and excellent user satisfaction. Its simplicity and focus make it a valuable tool for users needing specific SEO tweaks without the complexity of full SEO suites.

However, its limited scope and lack of advanced features mean it is not suitable for users seeking comprehensive SEO management. Those users should explore the many available alternatives offering broader SEO capabilities.