Free Changelog » Rank Math

v1.0.278 September 8, 2026

Added [HUGE!] MCP Tools now allow users to connect with AI assistants through OAuth.
Added new MCP Tools to fetch Redirections, Robots.txt, and LLMs.txt data.
Added Content AI support to pre-fill the Focus Keyword field using the keywords already added to the post.
Fixed the Post/Page editor incorrectly showing "Review 1 change" with a save prompt on every load when using block themes.
Fixed the Recalculate SEO Score option showing in Redirections & Schema plugin importers, where it does not apply.
Fixed 404 Monitor exclude paths losing their comparison key when multiple paths were saved at once.
Fixed a compatibility issue with WPML where the Local SEO Contact page was missing the ContactPage Schema type for non-default languages.

Temporarily paused the Support Agent introduced in 1.0.277 while we add further transparency to how it requests site access. Details here

Updated: Rank Math SEO is now tested up to WordPress 7.1
Fixed the Help & Support AI Assistant incorrectly showing an HTTPS-required notice on every admin page, even on HTTPS sites when Application Passwords were disabled by another plugin.

[HUGE!] Added a Support Agent that answers support questions anytime, directly from the plugin.
Added abilities for AI assistants to configure Rank Math’s settings.
Added a filter to use the SEO description instead of the post excerpt in llms.txt.
Fixed Import Redirection Plugin Data via Setup Wizard failing on the first attempt.
Fixed local business Schema openingHours property outputting full day names instead of the required two-letter abbreviation.
Fixed the link options search input and results layout being distorted in the Classic Editor.
Strengthened the security of the plugin. Thanks to Patchstack, Project Black, Mohammed Abd Alrahman, and Usama Arshad for revealing it responsibly.

Added Polylang Compatibility to natively support the Polylang translation plugin without manual configuration.
Improved the free "Account Connection" CTA copy in AI Visibility to mention the connection is free.
Fixed permission error for domain properties in Google URL Inspection API Integration.
Fixed compatibility issue with the Divi Carousel module throwing an error in the visual builder.
Fixed alignment issue in the ToggleGroup field used across the settings UI.