Content AI Migration: Credits to Feature-Based Monthly Limits

Starting with Rank Math SEO v1.0.269 and Rank Math PRO v3.0.112, Content AI has officially transitioned from an AI credits system to a feature-based usage model.

This means that AI-powered features, such as Content AI and AI Link Genius, are no longer charged based on word count/credits. Instead, they are now billed based on how often you use each feature.

This new approach is simpler, offers multiple benefits, and gives you access to a wider range of AI-powered tools without the confusion of tracking credits.

In this knowledge base article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the change and how to get your site ready.

1 Understanding the Old AI Credits System

The AI credits system was our previous pricing model, where you received a fixed number of credits based on your Content AI plan:

• Starter – 5,000 monthly credits
• Creator – 12,000 monthly credits
• Expert – 30,000 monthly credits

Rank Math Free users also received 750 credits a month at no cost. These credits were used to access AI features across the platform.

In most cases, 1 credit = 1 word generated. For example, features like the RankBot chatbot, AI Command tool, Fix with AI, and other Content AI tools consumed credits based on the number of words generated.

Some features, however, used fixed credit amounts; for instance, Content AI research consumed 500 credits, a link suggestion cost 100 credits, and generating an image alt text consumed 50 credits.

While flexible, this system often made it difficult to estimate usage and manage credits effectively. That’s exactly why we’re moving away from it and replacing it with a much simpler, feature-based model.

2 Introducing the Feature-Based Usage System

The feature-based usage system gives you a predefined number of uses for each AI tool included in your Content AI plan.

Instead of tracking credits, you simply use the features you need; each time you run a tool, it counts as one use.

For example, the Content AI Creator plan includes 30 Content AI research runs per month. Each time you run a research task, one use is deducted. So after your first run, you’ll have 29 remaining.

Some features also come with no usage limits. For instance, the Expert plan offers unlimited access to tools like the Blog Post Idea generator, allowing you to create as many ideas as you want without any restrictions.

Overall, this system replaces per-word credit tracking with a simpler and more predictable model. You always know how many uses you have left, making it easier to plan your workflow and focus on what matters most: creating great content.

3 Why We Switched to the Feature-Based System

We introduced the feature-based system to make Content AI simpler, more transparent, and easier to use, especially as we continue expanding with advanced tools like AI Link Genius.

The previous credits-based model often made it difficult to understand usage and fully take advantage of all available features. Estimating costs based on word count or varying credit consumption could quickly become confusing.

3.1 Do More Without Hitting Limits Too Soon

With the old credits system, your usage was shared across all features, limiting how much you could actually accomplish.

For example, the Content AI Starter plan included 5,000 credits, and a single content research task could consume 500 credits. This meant that just 10 research runs could use up your entire balance, leaving no room for other AI tools.

With the feature-based system, the same plan includes 10 content research runs, but that’s just one part of it. You also get access to other AI tools, each with its own separate usage limits.

Instead of one task consuming everything, every feature now has its own dedicated allowance. This gives you more flexibility, more freedom to experiment, and more capacity to scale your content efforts.

3.2 A More Predictable and Transparent Experience

The credits system often involved a lot of guesswork. Since usage was tied to word count or variable credit costs, it wasn’t always clear how many credits a task would consume.

You had to estimate usage constantly, deciding whether you could afford to run a task or save credits for something else. In many cases, this led to hesitation and underutilization of Content AI.

The feature-based system removes that uncertainty.

Each tool comes with a clear, predictable and predefined usage limit, so you always know what’s available. More importantly, using one feature no longer affects another, giving you the confidence to use every tool without holding back.

4 How Do You Migrate to the New System?

The transition to the feature-based system is a one-time update and is already in effect.

To start using it, simply update your plugins to the required versions:

• Rank Math SEO: v1.0.269 or later
• Rank Math PRO: v3.0.112 or later (for PRO users)

Once updated, the new system will be automatically enabled. You’ll be able to view your feature usage, track limits, and start using all AI tools under the new model right away.

If you’re still using an older version, the new interface and usage details won’t be available. Updating your plugins is essential to accessing the feature-based system and its benefits.

5 Content AI Plans and Usage Limits

Content AI is available across three plans: Starter, Creator, and Expert, each offering different usage limits based on your needs.

Rank Math free users also get access to a free Content AI tier, which includes most features with a limit of 10 uses per feature.

AI Feature or Tool	Starter Plan	Creator Plan	Expert Plan
Fix SEO Tests	500	1000	Unlimited
Research	10	30	100
Image Alt Text	50	100	500
SEO Meta	100		500
Write	100	500	Unlimited
Bulk SEO Meta	100	500	Unlimited
Long-Form Content	15	60	Unlimited
Suggest Link Opportunities	50	200	1000
Related Posts	50	200	1000
OpenGraph	100	500	Unlimited
Continue Writing	100	500	Unlimited
Topic Research	100	500	Unlimited
RankBot Chat	100	500	Unlimited
Product Description	100	500	Unlimited
Paragraph Rewriter	100	500	Unlimited
Blog Post Idea	100	500	Unlimited
Blog Post Outline	100	500	Unlimited
Text Summarizer	100	500	Unlimited
SEO Description	100	500	Unlimited
Frequently Asked Questions	100	500	Unlimited
Paragraph	100	500	Unlimited
AI Command Tool	100	500	Unlimited
SEO Title	100	500	Unlimited
Blog Post Introduction	100	500	Unlimited
Facebook Post	100	500	Unlimited
Post Title	100	500	Unlimited
YouTube Video Script	100	500	Unlimited
Fix Grammar	100	500	Unlimited
Tweet	100	500	Unlimited
Blog Post Conclusion	100	500	Unlimited
Company Bio	100	500	Unlimited
Product Review	100	500	Unlimited
Recipe	100	500	Unlimited
Suggest Links	100	500	1000
Freeform Writing	100	500	Unlimited
SPIN Framework	100	500	Unlimited
Keyword Variations	100	500	Unlimited
Analogy	100	500	Unlimited
YouTube Video Description	100	500	Unlimited
Product Pros and Cons	100	500	Unlimited
Testimonial	100	500	Unlimited
Instagram Caption	100	500	Unlimited
Email	100	500	Unlimited
HERO Framework	100	500	Unlimited
AIDA Framework	100	500	Unlimited
Comment Reply	100	500	Unlimited
Personal Bio	100	500	Unlimited
Tweet Reply	100	500	Unlimited
Main Points	100	500	Unlimited
IDCA Framework	100	500	Unlimited
Sentence Expander	100	500	Unlimited
BAB Framework	100	500	Unlimited
Podcast Episode Outline	100	500	Unlimited
Email Reply	100	500	Unlimited
PAS Framework	100	500	Unlimited
Job Description	100	500	Unlimited
Blog Post Introduction	100	500	Unlimited
Facebook Comment Reply	100	500	Unlimited
Blog Post Idea	100	500	Unlimited

It’s important to note that unused feature limits do not roll over to the next month.

To get the most out of the feature limits, make sure to use your available limits within the billing cycle and plan your usage accordingly to maximize your content output.

6 How to Check Your Feature Usage?

You can view your monthly feature usage by heading to Rank Math SEO → Content AI → Usage from your WordPress dashboard.

7 Usage Allocation for Business & Agency Users

Rank Math Business and Agency users can distribute Content AI usage across the client sites they manage.

Previously, it was done by assigning a fixed number of credits to each site.

With the feature-based system, usage is now allocated using a percentage-based model. This allows you to decide how much of your total plan each site can use, making it easier to manage multiple projects without tracking individual credit limits.

If you had already assigned credit limits under the previous system, there’s nothing you need to do. We’ve automatically converted those allocations into the new percentage-based system.

8 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

That is all you need to know about the switch from AI credits to a feature-based system. If you have any questions, you’re always more than welcome to contact our dedicated support team, who are available 24/7, 365 days a year.