=== Prime SEO – AI SEO, LLMs.txt & AI Bots Manager ===
Contributors: primeseo
Tags: llms-txt, ai-seo, seo, sitemap, schema
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.8
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AI SEO plugin: llms.txt generator, AI bots manager (GPTBot, ClaudeBot), XML sitemap, schema, redirects. Get found by Google, ChatGPT & Perplexity.

== Description ==

### Prime SEO — SEO for the AI Era ###

Prime SEO is an AI SEO plugin for WordPress. It creates your **llms.txt** and **llms-full.txt** files, lets you allow or block AI crawlers such as GPTBot, ClaudeBot and PerplexityBot, and covers classic SEO — meta tags, XML sitemap, schema markup and redirects — in one plugin.

People now find answers in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini and Claude as well as in Google search. Prime SEO is built for both: an LLMs txt generator tells AI assistants what your site is about, the AI Bots Manager controls 16+ AI crawlers from one screen, and AI Crawler Stats show which AI bots actually visit your site.

[Documentation](https://prime-seo-plugin.com/docs/?utm_source=wporg) | [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/prime-seo/) | [Pro](https://prime-seo-plugin.com/pro.html?utm_source=wporg)

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### AI Search Optimization — Be Found by ChatGPT & Perplexity ###

AI search engines are changing how people find information. Prime SEO helps your content become a cited source in AI-generated answers.

* **LLMs.txt Generator** — Create an llms.txt file automatically and tell AI crawlers what your site is about
* **LLMs-full.txt** — Provide full content for deeper AI indexing
* **AI Bots Manager** — Allow or block 16+ AI crawlers (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, Google-Extended, and more) with robots.txt rules added for you
* **Quick Presets** — Allow All, Block Training, Block All, or Custom rules
* **AI Crawler Stats** — See which AI bots visit your site, how often, and which pages they read
* **AI Visibility Score** — See your AI search readiness at a glance
* **AI Content Score** — Detailed analysis of how AI engines view your content (Pro)

[What is llms.txt? →](https://prime-seo-plugin.com/blog/what-is-llms-txt/?utm_source=wporg)

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### SEO Metabox with Real-Time Analysis ###

Optimize every post with instant feedback and AI assistance:

* **Visual SEO Score (0-100)** with circular progress indicator
* **Live Google Preview** for desktop and mobile
* **Character counters** with color-coded progress bars
* **Multiple focus keywords** per post
* **Content recommendations** as you type
* **Generate All with AI** — One click fills SEO title, description, social meta, and keywords (Pro)

The metabox appears in every post and page editor, giving you everything you need to optimize content without leaving the screen.

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### Prime SEO Pro — AI-Powered SEO ###

[Prime SEO Pro](https://prime-seo-plugin.com/pro.html?utm_source=wporg) adds AI automation to your SEO workflow.

**⭐ Generate All with AI — Complete SEO in One Click (Pro)**

Why fill fields manually when AI can do it all? One button generates **everything**:

* **SEO Title** — Optimized for Google (60 chars)
* **Meta Description** — Click-worthy snippet (155 chars)
* **Facebook Title & Description** — Social-optimized OG tags
* **Twitter Title & Description** — Twitter-specific formatting
* **Focus Keywords** — Auto-extracted from your content (top 5)

**6 fields + keywords in one click.** Search and social meta are generated together, so you do not have to fill each field separately.

* Works with any post type
* Uses OpenAI GPT-4o-mini (bring your own API key)
* No usage limits — your API key, your cost

**AI Bulk Generator — Optimize Your Entire Site (Pro)**

Have 50, 100, or 500 posts without SEO? No problem. AI Bulk Generator finds all posts missing SEO data and generates titles and descriptions for all of them:

* **Smart Detection** — Finds posts missing title, description, or both
* **Batch Processing** — Generate SEO for hundreds of posts
* **Progress Tracking** — Real-time progress with pause/resume
* **Undo Support** — Restore previous values if needed

**Additional Pro Features:**

* **AI Content Score** — Detailed analysis for AI search optimization
* **Video Sitemap** — Auto-detect YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, Bunny Stream
* **Manual Video Fields** — Complete control over video metadata
* **Priority Support** — Direct email support

[Get Prime SEO Pro →](https://prime-seo-plugin.com/pro.html?utm_source=wporg)

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### Redirect Manager ###

Professional redirect handling:

* 301 (Permanent), 302 (Temporary), 307 redirects
* 410 (Gone) and 451 (Unavailable for Legal Reasons) status codes
* Regex pattern matching with capture groups ($1, $2)
* Query string preservation for UTM parameters
* Hit counter for tracking redirect usage
* Fallback redirect for all 404 errors
* Import and export functionality

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### 404 Error Monitor ###

Track and fix broken links:

* Automatic logging of all 404 errors
* Referer and User Agent tracking
* One-click conversion to redirect
* Bulk delete options

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### XML Sitemap ###

Automatic, standards-compliant sitemaps:

* **Sitemap Index** with separate post, page, category, and author sitemaps
* **Image Sitemap** for Google Image Search
* **Video Sitemap** — Auto-detect YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, Bunny Stream (Pro)
* **Custom Post Types** and Taxonomies support
* **Respects noindex** settings automatically
* **Beautiful XSL styling** for human-readable sitemaps

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### Schema Markup (JSON-LD) ###

Structured data for rich search results:

**Site-wide:**

* Knowledge Graph — Organization or Person
* WebSite schema with SearchAction
* Social profiles (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)

**Content:**

* Article, BlogPosting, NewsArticle
* FAQ and HowTo (auto-detected from content)
* Recipe and Event schemas
* Product schema for WooCommerce
* LocalBusiness with 40+ subtypes (Restaurant, Hotel, Dentist, and more)

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### Additional Features ###

* **Robots.txt Editor** — Visual editor with 5 ready-made templates
* **Image SEO** — Auto-generate ALT and TITLE attributes
* **External Links Manager** — Auto-add nofollow and open in new tab
* **Breadcrumbs** — Shortcode and PHP function with Schema.org markup
* **Instant Indexing** — Submit URLs via IndexNow API
* **Import/Export** — Full backup and restore with automatic backups

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### One-Click Migration ###

Import your existing SEO data:

* Yoast SEO (Free and Pro)
* Rank Math (including redirects)
* All in One SEO
* SEOPress

All titles, descriptions, focus keywords, canonical URLs, and robot settings transfer automatically.

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### Setup Wizard ###

Get started in minutes with the 4-step configuration wizard:

1. Homepage SEO settings
2. Feature toggles (Sitemap, Image SEO, External Links, 404 Monitor)
3. Robots.txt configuration
4. Ready to optimize

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### Built for Performance ###

* Lightweight code following WordPress Coding Standards
* Assets load only on relevant pages
* No external API calls except optional IndexNow
* All data stored in your WordPress database
* Compatible with caching plugins

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### Developer Friendly ###

* Clean, well-documented codebase
* Hooks and filters for customization
* WordPress REST API compatible
* Translation ready

== Installation ==

= Automatic Installation =

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard
2. Go to Plugins → Add New
3. Search for "Prime SEO"
4. Click "Install Now" and then "Activate"
5. Follow the Setup Wizard to configure your site

= Manual Installation =

1. Download the plugin zip file
2. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
3. Choose the zip file and click "Install Now"
4. Click "Activate Plugin"
5. Follow the Setup Wizard

= After Activation =

The Setup Wizard will guide you through:

1. Setting up your homepage SEO
2. Enabling features (Sitemap, Image SEO, etc.)
3. Configuring robots.txt
4. You're ready to optimize!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I create an llms.txt file in WordPress? =

Install and activate Prime SEO — the llms.txt file is generated automatically and is available at `yoursite.com/llms.txt` right away, no file upload needed. Go to Prime SEO → AI Settings to edit the file, choose which sections it includes, and enable `llms-full.txt` with the full content of the post types you select.

= How do I block GPTBot or other AI crawlers? =

Go to Prime SEO → AI Settings → AI Bots Manager. Switch off GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, Google-Extended or any of the 16+ AI crawlers, or use a preset: Allow All, Block Training (blocks bots that collect training data but keeps AI search bots), or Block All. The matching rules are added to your robots.txt automatically.

= How can I see if ChatGPT or other AI bots crawl my site? =

The Dashboard shows AI Crawler Stats: visits from GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot and other AI crawlers for the last 7 days, the most visited URLs, and a feed of the latest visits — including requests for your llms.txt, sitemap and robots.txt.

= What is AI SEO and why do I need it? =

AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google SGE are changing how people find information. Instead of showing links, they provide direct answers and cite sources. Prime SEO helps your content become one of those cited sources through LLMs.txt, AI Bots Manager, and structured content optimization.

= Do I need SEO knowledge to use this plugin? =

No! Prime SEO is designed for beginners. The Setup Wizard configures everything, and the metabox provides clear guidance with real-time feedback.

= What is "Generate All with AI"? =

Generate All with AI is a Pro feature that fills ALL your SEO fields with one click:

* SEO Title (Google)
* Meta Description (Google)
* Facebook Title & Description (Open Graph)
* Twitter Title & Description
* Focus Keywords (auto-extracted)

That's 6 fields plus keywords in one click. It uses your own OpenAI API key (BYOK model): there are no usage limits on our side, and you pay OpenAI directly for what you use.

= What's the difference between Free and Pro? =

The free version includes everything you need for professional SEO: metabox, sitemaps, schema markup, redirects, 404 monitor, AI bots manager, and LLMs.txt.

Pro adds AI-powered automation:

* **Generate All with AI** — One click generates SEO title, meta description, Facebook meta, Twitter meta, and focus keywords (6 fields + keywords!)
* **AI Bulk Generator** — Generate SEO for hundreds of posts at once
* **AI Content Score** — Detailed analysis for AI search optimization
* **Video Sitemap** — Auto-detect videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, Bunny Stream
* **Priority Support** — Direct email support

[Compare Free vs Pro →](https://prime-seo-plugin.com/pro.html?utm_source=wporg)

= Will this slow down my website? =

No. Prime SEO is optimized for performance. Assets load only where needed, and the code follows WordPress best practices.

= Can I import from Yoast or Rank Math? =

Yes! Prime SEO includes a migration tool. Go to Prime SEO → Migration and select the plugin you want to import from. We support:

* Yoast SEO (Free & Pro)
* Rank Math (including redirects)
* All in One SEO Pack
* SEOPress

All your titles, descriptions, focus keywords, canonical URLs, and robot settings will be transferred automatically.

= Where is my sitemap? =

Your sitemap is automatically available at: `yoursite.com/sitemap.xml`

= How do I add breadcrumbs to my theme? =

Use the shortcode `[prime_seo_breadcrumbs]` in any post/page, or add `<?php prime_seo_breadcrumbs(); ?>` to your theme template.

= Can I use this with other SEO plugins? =

We don't recommend it. Running multiple SEO plugins can cause conflicts and duplicate meta tags. Prime SEO includes everything you need.

= How do redirects work? =

Go to Prime SEO → Redirects, enter the old URL and new URL, select redirect type (301/302/307/410/451), and save. The redirect is instant.

= What's the difference between redirect types? =

* **301** — Permanent redirect (passes SEO value)
* **302** — Temporary redirect (for temporary moves)
* **307** — Temporary redirect (preserves request method)
* **410** — Gone (page permanently deleted)
* **451** — Unavailable for legal reasons

= How do I fix 404 errors? =

Go to Prime SEO → Redirects → 404 Log tab. You'll see all 404 errors with options to create redirects or delete entries.

= Is the robots.txt virtual or physical? =

Virtual. Prime SEO doesn't create a physical file, so there are no conflicts with existing files.

= What is LLMs.txt and why do I need it? =

LLMs.txt is a standard (like robots.txt) that helps AI search engines understand your site. It provides a structured overview of your content that AI crawlers like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity can use to better index and reference your site in AI-powered search results.

= How do I control which AI bots can access my site? =

Go to Prime SEO → AI Settings. You'll find the AI Bots Manager where you can allow or block specific AI crawlers. Use Quick Presets for common configurations, or customize access for each bot individually.

= Where are llms.txt and llms-full.txt? =

They're automatically available at:

* `yoursite.com/llms.txt` — Basic site overview
* `yoursite.com/llms-full.txt` — Extended version with full content (when enabled)

== Screenshots ==

1. AI Settings - LLMs.txt editor with AI Visibility Score and AI Bots Manager
2. Dashboard - Modern overview with statistics and Homepage SEO settings
3. XML Sitemap - Visual sitemap management with post type controls
4. Schema Markup - Knowledge Graph and structured data settings
5. SEO Metabox - Tabbed interface with circular score in post editor
6. Redirects Manager - Redirect rules with hit tracking and bulk actions
7. 404 Monitor - Error tracking with one-click redirect creation
8. Settings - Module toggles and configuration options
9. Robots.txt Editor - Visual editor with AI bot rules
10. Setup Wizard - Quick configuration for new installations

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.8 =
Release Date: September 2026

* New: "Generate all descriptions with AI" shortcut under Needs Attention on the Dashboard
* Fixed: "Get Pro" link on the Plugins page pointed to a missing page
* Changed: Removed the third-party licensing SDK that was added to the free version in 1.1.7. Version 1.1.7 was never delivered as an update. The free plugin does not collect or send any usage data

= 1.1.6 =
Release Date: September 2026

**Compatibility:**

* Tested with WordPress 7.1 and PHP 8.3
* New: Prime SEO panel in the block editor sidebar — one click opens the SEO meta box, which WordPress now keeps in a collapsed area
* Fixed: PHP 8.1+ deprecation notice on the setup wizard page

**Security:**

* Hardened JSON-LD output so content containing a closing script tag cannot break out of the schema block
* Settings export files no longer contain the OpenAI API key (Pro). If you shared an export file made with an earlier version, consider rotating the key

**Bug Fixes:**

* Fixed: Saving the Settings page switched off the XML Sitemap and Schema modules and cleared sitemap post types — if your sitemap became empty, re-enable them on the XML Sitemap page once
* Fixed: Import and backup restore now keep AI Bots, LLMs.txt and sitemap options, and no longer turn disabled checkboxes on
* Fixed: Settings import failed on Windows servers
* Fixed: Quick Index on the Dashboard always answered "Security check failed"
* Fixed: AI Crawler Stats now counts AI bot visits to sitemap.xml, llms.txt and llms-full.txt
* Fixed: Sitemap index is now displayed with the styled view, same as the other sitemaps
* Fixed: Sitemap is refreshed immediately after sitemap settings are saved
* Fixed: The setup wizard no longer reappears after re-activation or after upgrading to Pro
* Fixed: Empty meta description tag is no longer printed
* Fixed: Horizontal scrollbar on plugin pages; Dashboard and Redirects layout on wide screens

**Improvements:**

* Safer default robots.txt in the setup wizard: CSS, JS and URLs with parameters are no longer blocked. An unmodified old default is replaced automatically on update; customised robots.txt files are left untouched
* Posts with a canonical URL pointing to another page are left out of the sitemap
* IndexNow no longer submits URLs from local, development or non-public sites
* Pro: a notice is shown when the license is not activated

= 1.1.5 =
Release Date: March 2026

**New Features:**

* New: Webmaster Verification Tags — support for 6 services (Google, Bing, Yandex, Pinterest, Baidu, Ahrefs)
* New: Review Nudge — non-intrusive card-style notice asking for a review after 7 days of use

**Improvements:**

* Smart verification code extraction — paste full meta tag or just the code
* Verification tags output only on the homepage for optimal performance
* Review Nudge shows only on Prime SEO pages for admin users
* Three response options: Rate, Remind Later (30 days snooze), Already Rated

= 1.1.4 =
Release Date: February 2026

**Bug Fixes:**

* Fixed: Analytics module now properly saves GA4 Measurement ID
* Fixed: False "unsaved changes" notification on Analytics page load

= 1.1.3 =
Release Date: February 2026

**Hotfix:**

* Fixed: Export now correctly includes all selected options when "Post SEO Data" is checked

= 1.1.2 =
Release Date: February 2026

**Enhanced Backup System:**

* New: Full Post Meta export — all 48 SEO meta keys per post
* New: Batched export for large sites (up to 1000 posts)
* New: Three import modes — Overwrite, Skip Existing, Merge
* New: Cross-site post matching — matches by ID first, falls back to slug
* New: Maximum 5 automatic backups limit with oldest auto-deletion
* Improved: Import now properly handles post meta restoration
* Improved: Backup file includes post meta section for complete site transfer

= 1.1.1 =
Release Date: January 2026

**Security & Bug Fixes:**

* Fixed: PRO license validation now properly checks before rendering Bulk Generator page
* Fixed: AI Content Score AJAX handlers now validate license before processing
* Fixed: Metabox PRO UI shows "Activate License" prompt when license is not active
* Improved: Consistent license checking pattern across all PRO features

= 1.1.0 =
Release Date: January 2026

**New PRO Features:**

* New: Video Sitemap — automatic video detection for YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, Bunny Stream (PRO)
* New: Manual Video Fields — add videos not in content, override auto-detected metadata (PRO)
* New: Video Sitemap XSL Stylesheet — human-readable display (PRO)
* New: **Generate All with AI** — One click generates SEO title, meta description, OG meta, Twitter meta, and focus keywords (PRO)
* New: AI Bulk Generator — batch generate SEO for hundreds of posts at once (PRO)
* New: AI Content Score — 15 optimization checks for AI search engines (PRO)

**Improvements:**

* Improved: Dashboard with PRO features integration
* Improved: Metabox with AI generation buttons
* Fixed: Manual videos now correctly appear in video sitemap

= 1.0.6 =
Release Date: January 2026

**UX Improvements:**

* Added: Toast notification system — modern slide-in notifications replace inline alerts
* Added: Sticky Save Bar — unsaved changes warning with one-click save across all settings pages
* Added: beforeunload warning prevents accidental data loss when navigating away

**Dashboard Improvements:**

* Added: AI Activity Feed — shows last 5 AI bot visits with URLs and timestamps
* Added: Quick Index — submit URLs to IndexNow directly from Dashboard
* Added: IndexNow Stats widget with submission history
* Improved: New 6-column grid layout with dedicated sidebar for AI and IndexNow widgets
* Improved: Responsive design for 1400px, 1200px, and mobile breakpoints

= 1.0.5 =
Release Date: January 2026

**Migration Improvements:**

* Improved: Rank Math migration now imports Knowledge Graph settings (Site type, Organization/Person name)
* Improved: Rank Math migration now imports Breadcrumbs settings (Separator, Home label)
* Improved: Proper conversion of Rank Math "company" type to "organization"
* Fixed: SQL error when migrating from Rank Math without Redirections module enabled

= 1.0.4 =
Release Date: January 2026

**Migration Improvements:**

* Improved: Yoast SEO migration now imports Knowledge Graph settings (Site represents, Company name, Email, Phone, Person name)
* Improved: Yoast SEO migration now imports Social Profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest)
* Improved: Yoast SEO migration now imports Breadcrumbs settings (Separator, Home label, Prefix)
* Improved: Breadcrumbs module auto-enables if Yoast had breadcrumbs enabled

**Bugfixes:**

* Fixed: Setup Wizard now correctly saves all module settings (Image SEO, External Links, 404 Monitor)
* Fixed: All modules now enabled by default on fresh installation
* Fixed: dbDelta duplicate key warning on plugin reactivation
* Fixed: Plugin Check warnings resolved

**New:**

* Added: uninstall.php for proper cleanup when plugin is deleted (removes all options, meta, tables, transients)

= 1.0.3 =
Release Date: January 2026

**New Features:**

* Added: AI Crawler Analytics — Dashboard widget showing visits from AI bots (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, etc.)
* Added: Batched logging for performance (minimizes database writes)
* Added: Track top visited URLs by AI crawlers
* Added: 7-day visit statistics

**Reliability:**

* Improved: Sitemap and LLMs.txt now use dynamic rewrite rules — work instantly after activation without requiring permalink flush
* Improved: No more "sitemap.xml not found" issues on fresh installations

= 1.0.2 =
Release Date: January 2026

**Performance:**

* Improved: Admin assets (CSS/JS) now load only on Prime SEO pages
* Improved: Post columns CSS loads only on post list screens (edit.php)
* Improved: All scripts now use modern defer loading strategy (WP 6.3+)
* Reduced: Admin page load time on non-SEO pages

**Bugfix:**

* Fixed: Sitemap and LLMs.txt rewrite rules now properly flush on plugin activation/update

= 1.0.1 =
Release Date: January 2026

**New Features:**

* Added: Cornerstone Content support — mark important pages for higher sitemap priority (1.0)
* Added: Cornerstone column in posts/pages list with star icon
* Added: Filter posts by cornerstone status in admin list

**Schema Improvements:**

* Fixed: Product Schema now correctly shows BackOrder status instead of InStock for backorder items
* Added: OnlineBusiness schema type for digital businesses without physical location
* Added: OnlineStore schema type for e-commerce sites without physical stores
* Added: Recipe schema fields in metabox (prep time, cook time, servings, cuisine, category)
* Added: Event schema fields in metabox (start/end date, venue, address, attendance mode, URL)
* Added: Book schema type with full metabox support (author, ISBN, publication date, format, pages, edition, publisher, language)

= 1.0.0 =
Release Date: January 2026

* Initial release

**AI Search Optimization:**

* AI Bots Manager — Control access for ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Google Gemini, and 12 more AI crawlers
* LLMs.txt Generator — Auto-generate AI-friendly site description
* LLMs-full.txt — Extended content for AI indexing
* Quick Presets — Allow All, Block Training, Block All, Custom
* AI Visibility Score — Real-time AI readiness indicator
* Configurable content sections for llms.txt generation

**SEO Metabox:**

* Tabbed interface (General, Advanced, Analysis)
* Circular SEO score (0-100)
* Multiple focus keywords support
* Live Google Preview with character counters
* Real-time content analysis

**Dashboard:**

* Modern Bento Grid design
* Homepage SEO with live preview
* Module toggles with instant save
* Quick Links sidebar

**Redirect Manager:**

* 301/302/307/410/451 redirect types
* Regex support with capture groups
* Query string preservation
* Hit tracking and statistics
* Bulk actions (activate, deactivate, delete)
* Fallback redirect for all 404s
* Import/Export redirects

**404 Monitor:**

* Automatic logging
* Referer and User Agent tracking
* One-click convert to redirect
* Bulk delete

**XML Sitemap:**

* Sitemap index architecture
* Image sitemap support
* Author sitemap
* Custom Post Types and Taxonomies
* Beautiful XSL styling

**Schema Markup (JSON-LD):**

* Knowledge Graph (Organization/Person)
* WebSite schema with SearchAction
* Social profiles (sameAs)
* Article, FAQ, HowTo, Recipe, Event schemas
* LocalBusiness with 40+ subtypes
* Product schema (WooCommerce ready)

**Other Features:**

* Robots.txt Editor with 5 templates
* Image SEO (auto ALT/TITLE)
* External Links Manager (nofollow, new tab)
* Breadcrumbs with BreadcrumbList schema
* Instant Indexing via IndexNow API
* Migration from Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, SEOPress
* Import/Export with backup management
* Setup Wizard
* SEO Score column in posts list

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.8 =
Dashboard shortcut for posts without meta descriptions and a fixed Get Pro link. No tracking, no bundled third-party SDK.

= 1.1.6 =
Important fixes: saving Settings could switch off the sitemap and schema, import/restore lost AI and sitemap options. Tested with WordPress 7.1. Update recommended.

= 1.1.5 =
New: Webmaster Verification Tags for 6 services (Google, Bing, Yandex, Pinterest, Baidu, Ahrefs). Paste your verification code and go.

= 1.1.2 =
Enhanced Backup System with full Post Meta export/import. Transfer all SEO settings between sites with three import modes.

= 1.1.0 =
New PRO features: Generate All with AI (6 fields + keywords in 1 click), AI Bulk Generator, Video Sitemap, AI Content Score. Upgrade to Pro at prime-seo-plugin.com/pro.html

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release. Install and run the Setup Wizard to configure your site for optimal SEO performance.

== Privacy Policy ==

Prime SEO stores all data locally in your WordPress database:

* SEO settings and meta data
* Redirect rules
* 404 error logs (IP addresses stored for debugging purposes only)
* Backup files

**External Services**

This plugin connects to external services only when you explicitly use certain features:

**IndexNow API (Free)**

* Service: IndexNow (api.indexnow.org)
* When: When you click "Submit to IndexNow" or enable auto-submit
* Data sent: Your site's URLs
* Purpose: Request faster indexing by search engines
* Privacy: [IndexNow Privacy Policy](https://www.indexnow.org/privacy)

**OpenAI API (Pro only)**

* Service: OpenAI (api.openai.com)
* When: When you use "Generate with AI" or "Generate All with AI" features
* Data sent: Post title, excerpt, and content for SEO generation
* Purpose: Generate SEO titles and meta descriptions
* Privacy: [OpenAI Privacy Policy](https://openai.com/privacy/)
* Note: Requires your own OpenAI API key (BYOK model)

No tracking or analytics are performed. No data is shared with third parties except as described above.

== Support ==

For support, please use the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/prime-seo/). We aim to respond within 24-48 hours.

== Credits ==

Prime SEO is developed by the Prime SEO team.

Built following WordPress Coding Standards.

Icons: [Dashicons](https://developer.wordpress.org/resource/dashicons/)
