=== Simple SEO by Eighteen26 ===
Contributors: eighteen26dev, abdessamadazil
Tags: seo, meta, opengraph, aioseo, sitemap
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 7.1
Stable tag: 1.1.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Ultra-lightweight custom SEO plugin featuring real-time SEO scoring, author optimization checklist, and 1-click All in One SEO migration.

== Description ==

Simple SEO is an ultra-lightweight, fast, and ad-free alternative to bloated SEO plugins like All in One SEO (AIOSEO).

Engineered for speed, performance, and author ease-of-use, Simple SEO lets you manage essential SEO metadata without bloating your database or slowing down your WordPress website.

= Key Features =
* **Maximum Performance:** Lightweight code (< 400 lines), zero external API calls, zero bloatware.
* **Automatic All in One SEO Recovery:** Dynamic fallback and 1-click migration tool to preserve 100% of your historical titles and descriptions.
* **Real-time SEO Score:** Live score gauge (0 to 100%) calculated instantly inside the post editor.
* **Author Checklist:** Real-time optimization guidance (title length, meta description length, focus keyword presence).
* **Open Graph & Twitter Cards:** Live preview and custom social sharing image support.
* **XML Sitemap:** Seamless integration with WordPress native XML sitemaps.
* **Admin Post Column:** View SEO scores directly inside the WordPress posts and pages list table.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `simple-seo-custom` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory or upload the ZIP via **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin**.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. (Optional) Go to **Settings > Simple SEO & Migration** and click the migration button to import your data from All in One SEO.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is my historical All in One SEO data preserved? =
Yes, absolutely. Simple SEO automatically reads existing AIOSEO metadata and provides a 1-click migration tool to copy all your data.

= Is the plugin compatible with Gutenberg and the Classic Editor? =
Yes, Simple SEO works seamlessly with both Gutenberg and the Classic Editor.

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0 =
* Added real-time SEO score and author optimization checklist.
* Added SEO Score column in admin post list table.
* Added Focus Keyword support.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release with Open Graph, Meta Title, Description, Noindex, and All in One SEO migration support.
