Yoast SEO: Local vs Yoast SEO
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| Feature | Yoast SEO: Local v15.9 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Paid Visit Details | Yoast SEO v28.7 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.8/5 Visit Details |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | — | 10M+ |
| Last updated | — | October 13, 2026 |
| Editions | Yoast SEO: Local ($) | Yoast SEO · Yoast SEO Premium ($) |
| Pros | Adds LocalBusiness schema for each location; Store locator, map and opening hours blocks and shortcodes; Geo sitemap and WooCommerce store support | XML sitemaps and a schema graph in the free version; Breadcrumbs block and WooCommerce product support; Widely installed, with a large existing knowledge base |
| Cons | Needs Yoast SEO installed and active; Google Maps features need a Google API key; Paid add-on, sold separately from the free Yoast SEO | Redirect manager and Local SEO need Premium or an add-on; AI tools use a limited free allowance; Usage tracking is opt-in and asks on first setup |
| Mentioned in our posts | — | 3 |
| Features (SEO plugins checklist) | ||
| Schema markup | Yes | Yes |
| XML sitemaps | Yes | Yes |
| Redirects | No | Paid |
| Local SEO | Yes | Paid |
| WooCommerce | Yes | Yes |
| AI content | No | Yes |
| Free version | No | Yes |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Location pages and multiple business locations ($), Store locator with map and search ($), Opening hours block and shortcode ($), Geo sitemap and KML location export ($), Google Maps API key settings ($) | Breadcrumbs block, AI content generator, WooCommerce product SEO data |
| Integrations | ||
| E-commerce | WooCommerce | WooCommerce |
| Plugins | Yoast SEO | Elementor |
| Other | Google Maps | — |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | — | 7.1 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | Only if you agree |
| External services | www.google.com | ai.yoa.st, oauth.semrush.com, api.wincher.com, my.yoast.com |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Shortcodes | 6 | 1 |