Rankology SEO and Analytics Tool

Rankology SEO and Analytics Tool is a comprehensive WordPress SEO plugin that helps sites rank higher in search engines, built to WordPress.org Plugin Check standards for secure, well-sanitized, and internationalization-ready code. Features include: AI Content Generator: AI Content Genie is a powerful WordPress AI dashboard that lets you generate content using your own OpenAI or Gemini API keys.\ It includes model selection, real-time streaming output, usage logs with token tracking, cost monitoring, and error logging. Core SEO Features: Meta titles & descriptions, focus keywords, canonical URLs, keyword density analysis, alt text optimization, internal linking detection, nofollow link management, last modified dates, and social media integration. Advanced SEO: Content analysis with overall SEO scoring, Google autocomplete keyword suggestions, schema markup (Article, FAQ, Review, Organization, Local Business), robots.txt & .htaccess management, XML sitemap generation, and image SEO automation. Rankology LinkFlow: Smart internal linking with suggestions from content, meta fields, and keywords. Includes analytics dashboards, broken/orphan link detection, engagement tracking, content keyword search, recommendations tables, interlinking graphs, and sitemap visualization. Google Integration: Connect Google Analytics (GA4) and Search Console to unlock GA & Search Console Insights inside your Rankology dashboard. Configure your GA4 property + Search Console site, securely save your Service Account JSON (encrypted), and view at-a-glance performance metrics (sessions, engagement, clicks, impressions, CTR, position) with filters and reports. Speed Optimization: HTML/CSS/JS minification, full-page caching, image compression & WebP conversion, server cache headers, GZIP/Brotli compression, and performance stats dashboard. Web Performance & Core Web Vitals: Modern PageSpeed Insights dashboard with Lighthouse-style analysis. Measure LCP, FCP, CLS, INP, TBT, TTI, and TTFB. Includes report caching, history tracking, comparison tools, shareable public reports, email sharing, automatic mobile analysis, domain restriction security, and side-by-side report comparison. Settings & Customization: Global meta settings per content type, social sharing buttons, breadcrumb navigation, header/footer code injection, import/export functionality, and Cloudflare CDN integration.

3.4.3

• GA & Search Console Insights: Added a "Types" (search type) filter for Search Console data, plus new report fields for traffic by source/medium, conversions (by event and by channel), AI-assistant referral tracking, ad cost, and branded vs. non-branded search performance.
• GA & Search Console Insights: Fixed the Configuration save flow to persist settings and credentials before running the live connection test, so a transient test failure no longer discards a newly uploaded service account key.
• Web Performance & Core Web Vitals: Rebuilt the module on a modern, modular architecture and redesigned the results dashboard UI for clearer, faster-loading reports.
• Resolved WordPress Plugin Check errors and warnings across the plugin (output escaping, nonce verification, prepared SQL, input sanitization, translator comments, and naming conventions).

3.4.2

• Fixed PageSpeed history so multiple results are preserved instead of overwriting earlier entries.
• Added a load-more experience for browsing additional PageSpeed history rows.
• Improved the public/local PageSpeed report header rendering and refined the header layout.

3.4.1

• Fixed WordPress i18n compliance: Added missing translator comments for placeholder strings in keyword research plan panel
• Fixed the Speed Booster (CSS, JS and Image Optimization) issues
• Improved code quality and WordPress coding standards compliance

3.4

• Setup Wizard Module: Introduced a guided setup process to configure essential plugin features, including SEO settings, Speed Booster, and GA & Search Console integration, with step-by-step navigation and validation for required configurations.

3.3

• Implemented full internationalization (i18n) support across both Free and Pro plugins.
• Added and validated multilingual translation files for all supported locales.

3.2

• Improved the design for GA & Search Console Insights.
• Fixed various issues and improved the design of Header & Footer Code.

3.1

• Updated GA & Search Console Insights (Free vs Pro split):
• Free: Includes Overview metrics, basic graphs, and Top 5 limits for Pages, Queries, and Countries. Date filters limited to Last 7 / 30 days.
• Pro (New Features): Unlimited data rows, full pagination, CSV Export, advanced charts, custom date ranges, and advanced filters (Country, Device).
• Pro (New Features): Added SEO Opportunity Finder (helps discover high-impression, near-page-1 queries).

3.0

• Added GA & Search Console Insights module in Rankology dashboard (GA4 + Search Console).
• New configuration screen for Service Account JSON (upload/manual) with encrypted credential storage.
• Added reports with date range, country, and device filters.

2.9

• Added support for OpenAI and Gemini API integration (Bring Your Own API Key).
• Implemented model selection dropdown for dynamic model switching.
• Introduced real-time streaming response generation.
• Added prompt template system (Blog Content & Product Description).
• Implemented usage logs with prompt and completion token tracking.
• Added per-request cost estimation and monitoring.
• Integrated structured error logging and diagnostics.
• Secured API key storage within WordPress admin settings.

2.8

• Enhanced Compare Reports with side-by-side Structure tab comparison
• Added URL domain restriction to prevent analysis of external sites
• Improved public report sharing with simplified header
• Fixed SQL injection vulnerabilities by using proper WordPress table prefixes
• Improved UI consistency across all report views
• Added real-time URL validation for domain restrictions
• Optimized public report rendering for cleaner shared links

2.7

• Introduced Web Performance & Core Web Vitals module with modern PageSpeed Insights dashboard
• Added comprehensive Core Web Vitals analysis: LCP, FCP, CLS, INP, TBT, TTI, and TTFB metrics
• Implemented report caching system with configurable duration (default 7 days) to reduce API calls
• Added report history tracking with pagination and quick access to previous analyses
• Introduced report comparison feature to track performance improvements over time
• Added shareable public reports with secure token-based URLs (no admin authentication required)
• Implemented email sharing functionality with HTML templates for performance reports
• Added automatic mobile analysis trigger after successful desktop analysis
• Integrated with Rankology Laravel API for PageSpeed Insights (no Google API key required)
• Added force refresh option to bypass cache and fetch latest performance data
• Implemented secure webhook system for plugin activation/deactivation with HMAC-SHA256 signatures
• Added automatic API key provisioning upon plugin activation via webhook
• Enhanced security with rate limiting, nonce validation, and SSL verification for webhooks
• Improved code quality and WordPress coding standards compliance

2.6

• Added full-page caching with preload support and manual controls to keep content instantly available
• Introduced configurable JavaScript defer and delay options to improve rendering without blocking critical scripts
• Added cache exclusions, WordPress heartbeat control, and a cache status indicator for better monitoring and fine-tuning of cache behavior

2.5

• Fixed Plugin URI accessibility issue to ensure the declared URL is valid and reachable.
• Aligned "Requires at least" value in both plugin headers and readme.txt to reflect the lowest tested stable major WordPress version.
• Removed non-permitted and development-only files from the plugin package (vendor binaries, CLI tools, .bat files).
• Updated and verified all third-party libraries to their latest stable versions:
• DataTables: Updated from 1.13.6 to 2.3.6 (local files and CDN references)
• Chart.js: Updated from 4.5.0 to 4.5.1
• Font Awesome: Updated from 6.4.0 to 6.7.2
• Select2: Updated from 4.1.0-rc.0 to 4.1.0 (stable)
• spatie/image-optimizer: Updated and verified at version 1.8.1
• Removed all shell command execution usage for improved security and hosting compatibility.
• Added human-readable source code and/or public source references for all minified and compiled JS/CSS assets.
• Documented build tools and source locations in the readme to comply with WordPress human-readable code guidelines.
• Added a dedicated "External Services" section to the readme explaining all third-party APIs used, including:
• Purpose of each service
• Data sent and usage conditions
• Links to relevant Terms of Service and Privacy Policies
• Improved internationalization (i18n) compliance:
• Replaced dynamic variables in translation strings with placeholders
• Ensured all translation calls use static strings
• Unified text domain to match the plugin slug: rankology-seo-and-analytics-tool
• Scoped and refactored global filters to prevent unintended global behavior changes.
• Hardened security by sanitizing, validating, and escaping all input/output data:
• Improved nonce verification handling
• Sanitized POST, GET, REQUEST, FILE, and decoded JSON inputs
• Escaped all rendered output appropriately
• Refactored function names, class names, AJAX actions, options, and JavaScript globals to use unique, consistent prefixes and avoid conflicts.
• Improved overall code quality, stability, and compliance with WordPress.org Plugin Review Guidelines.

2.4

• Cloudflare: new integrated control center for cache + security with zone validation and dual auth (email+key or token)
• Cache: manual purge all/URLs plus auto-purge on content, comments, theme switches, and plugin/theme updates
• Tuning: cache-level presets and browser cache TTL presets to balance speed and freshness
• Security: Development Mode toggle, security level selector, and WordPress-safe page rules from the dashboard
• UX: inline status, guided modal/PDF, and clearer Cloudflare layout for faster decisions

2.3

• Fixed minor UI glitches and layout issues in Rankology Settings and Speed Booster screens
• Improved overall design consistency (colors, spacing, and typography) across dashboards and tables
• Polished buttons, icons, and cards for a cleaner, more modern appearance
• Resolved a few minor stability issues and code warnings for smoother performance

2.2

• Speed Booster UI & Workflow improvements
• New "Optimization Settings" main tab with subtabs
• Master Enable Cache now auto-enables HTML/CSS/JS toggles
• Toast-style notifications for all cache actions
• One-click Purge All Caches tab
• Stability improvements and PHP warning fixes
• Enhanced Image Optimization with multiple compression methods
• Automatic WebP conversion and lazy loading
• Bulk image optimization with progress tracking

2.1

• Introduced Rankology Speed Booster module
• Added HTML, CSS, and JavaScript minification
• Server cache headers and GZIP/Brotli compression
• Object Cache support for database optimization
• Performance Stats dashboard with cache metrics
• Modern card-based UI for speed optimization features

2.0

• Added Rankology API Key integration
• Google Analytics & Search Console insights
• One-click URL submission to Google Search Console
• Enhanced data-driven SEO decision-making
• UI refinements and performance optimizations

1.9

• Revamped plugin color scheme for modern look
• Enhanced dashboard and analytics graph styling
• Improved spacing, typography, and contrast
• Updated button styles and hover effects
• Optimized layout alignment across all tabs

1.8

• Improved overall plugin design for better UI/UX
• Enhanced Linkflow tabs layout and readability
• Minor CSS and visual consistency updates

1.7

• Comprehensive LinkFlow Analytics with card view
• Content Keyword Search and Recommendations tables
• Broken Links and Orphan Links tracking
• Multi-Page Recommendations management
• Engagement Tracking and Interlinking graph
• Pages Sitemap graph for visual site structure
• Improved designs for enhanced analytics

1.6

• Introduced Rankology LinkFlow for internal linking
• Smart link suggestions in post/page edit screens
• LinkFlow Velocity and Improvement tables
• Header & Footer Code insertion with targeting options
• Device-specific code targeting (Desktop/Mobile/Both)

1.3

• Crawling Options for search engine control
• Disable link crawling and image indexing options
• Exclude paginated archives and attachment pages
• Enable/Disable SEO alerts and warnings

1.2

• Separate global meta fields for different content types
• Social Sharing improvements with default images
• Dynamic Organization and Local Business schema
• FAQ Schema and Review Page Schema toggles
• Breadcrumb settings with shortcode support
• Import/Export functionality for settings and data
• Redesigned Settings UI with responsive card layout

1.1

• Auto-generated XML sitemap with exclusion options
• Robots.txt customization with manual and automatic entries
• .htaccess custom rules editor (Apache only)
• Additional Schema options (FAQ, Review)
• Image SEO settings for automatic alt text and filename cleaning

1.0

• Initial plugin release with core SEO features