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Yoast News SEO helps Google find and index your breaking news stories fast, with automatic XML News sitemaps and NewsArticle schema.
| Version | 13.3 |
|---|---|
| Last Updated | February 4, 2025 |
| Type | WordPress Plugin |
| License | GPL v2 or later |
| Live Demo | View demo → |
100% GPL · Original files · Unlimited sites
- Original, unmodified files — delivered exactly as distributed by the developer
- GPL licensed — use it on unlimited websites, personal or client
- Free updates — new versions appear here as soon as they are released
- Verified downloads — every file is integrity-checked (SHA-256) before release
Distributed under the GNU General Public License. Not affiliated with the original developer; official support, license keys and developer-hosted services (such as one-click updates) are available only from the developer.
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Description
Yoast News SEO is a WordPress plugin that helps Google find and index your breaking news stories fast. It generates XML News sitemaps and adds NewsArticle schema automatically, so search engines can crawl and understand your content without extra setup.
Key Features
- Automatic XML News sitemaps – The plugin builds dynamic XML News sitemaps as soon as you publish, so Google can pick up your latest articles without manual work.
- Automatic NewsArticle schema – NewsArticle schema is added for you, helping search engines index and understand your news content accurately.
- Per-post sitemap control – You can decide for each post whether it appears in your News sitemap and Google News.
- Stock tickers – You can attach stock tickers to stories to link them to specific companies, which helps their relevance in finance-related searches.
- Structured data and E-E-A-T – Structured data is used to strengthen E-E-A-T signals for better search visibility.
Who Is It For
This plugin is for publishers and news sites that need their timely, authoritative stories found and indexed by Google quickly. It suits WordPress news operations that want sitemaps and schema handled automatically so they can focus on journalism.
