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Free SEO Audit
140+ technical, on-page, and Core Web Vitals checks. Get a prioritized fix list in 30 seconds.
- 140+ checks per scan
- WordPress one-click auto-fix
- No signup required
7 free tools · 1 subscription · No credit card
Free SEO Tools thatactually replace the paid ones.
Audits, keyword research, backlinks, competitor analysis, AI visibility, and live Search Console data — all free, all in one place.
AI + live data
Free Keyword Research
Find high-intent keywords with realistic difficulty for new sites — plus volume, CPC, and related terms.
- Volume bands and intent
- Difficulty for new sites
- Question keywords (People Also Ask)
Live Semrush data
Free Backlink Checker
Authority score, total backlinks, referring domains and a 90-day ethical link-building plan.
- Authority Score 0–100
- Top referring domains
- Outreach templates
Gap finder
Free Competitor Analysis
See exactly what competitors rank for that you don't, plus a 90-day plan to close the gap.
- Auto-discovered competitors
- Keyword gap report
- Content gap suggestions
New in 2026
AI Visibility Tracker
Track how often ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity mention your brand for your target prompts.
- LLM citation tracking
- Brand mention monitoring
- Prompt visibility scoring
Live Google data
Search Console Insights
Connect Google Search Console and see clicks, impressions, top queries and top pages — all in one dashboard.
- Real Google data
- Top queries & pages
- Date range comparison
24/7
Free Site Monitoring
Get alerted the moment your meta tags, schema, robots.txt, or sitemap regress.
- Continuous rechecks
- Email & dashboard alerts
- Regression diffs
FreeSEO vs. paid SEO suites
What you'd pay $129–$449/month for elsewhere — included on the free plan.
| Feature | FreeSEO | Semrush | Ahrefs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site audits per month | Unlimited | 100 pages / day | Limited |
| Keyword research | Included | $139.95/mo | $129/mo |
| Backlink data | Included | Pro plan only | Standard plan |
| Competitor gap analysis | Included | Pro plan | Standard plan |
| AI visibility tracking | Included | Add-on | Not available |
| WordPress auto-fix | Included | Not available | Not available |
| Credit card required | |||
| Starting price | $0 forever | $139.95/mo | $129/mo |
Learn SEO with our free guides
Beginner-friendly tutorials on running audits, keyword research, and backlink building.
7 min read
Run a Free SEO Audit in 5 Minutes (2026)
Step-by-step walkthrough for running a free SEO audit on any website — what to scan, how to read the report, and which fixes move the needle first.
9 min read
Best Free SEO Audit Tools in 2026
We benchmarked 12 free SEO audit tools on accuracy, speed, and what they actually fix. Here's the shortlist that's worth your time.
11 min read
The 2026 WordPress SEO Checklist
A practical WordPress SEO checklist covering technical setup, on-page, schema, and Core Web Vitals — with the exact plugin and fix for each item.
10 min read
Fix Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP) in 2026
Step-by-step fixes for the three Core Web Vitals — Largest Contentful Paint, Cumulative Layout Shift, and Interaction to Next Paint.
5 min read
Meta Description Length: The 50–160 Rule
How long should a meta description be in 2026? The simple rule, why Google rewrites long ones, and what to write instead.
6 min read
FAQ Schema Markup: How to Add It in 2026
FAQPage JSON-LD example, how to implement it on any site, and the eligibility rules Google enforces in 2026.
Fix the 140+ SEO issues we scan for
Each guide explains the issue, why it matters, and the exact fix.
Missing Meta Description
What a missing meta description means for SEO, why it lowers click-through rate, and how to fix it on any platform in under 2 minutes.
Meta Description Too Long
Meta descriptions over 160 characters get truncated in search results. Here's how to shorten them without losing the message.
Meta Description Too Short
Descriptions under 50 characters tell Google you didn't write one on purpose. Here's how to expand without padding.
Duplicate Meta Descriptions
Multiple pages sharing the same meta description signal thin or templated content. Here's how to detect and fix duplicates.
Missing <title> Tag
Pages without a title tag fall back to URL or domain in search results. Here's how to add one in any framework.
Title Tag Too Long
Titles over 60 characters get truncated. Here's how to shorten without losing the keyword.
Duplicate Title Tags
Multiple pages with identical titles compete with each other in search. Here's how to deduplicate.
Missing H1 Tag
Pages without an H1 lose a key topical signal. Here's why one H1 per page matters and how to add it correctly.
Multiple H1 Tags on One Page
Multiple H1s dilute the topical signal. Here's how to consolidate to one.
Missing Canonical Tag
Without canonical tags, Google can index duplicate URLs and split your ranking signal. Here's how to add them right.
robots.txt Is Blocking Googlebot
Disallow rules in robots.txt can block Google from your entire site. Here's how to audit and fix safely.
Sitemap Not Found at /sitemap.xml
If Google can't find your sitemap, indexing slows. Here's how to create, host, and submit one.
Free SEO tools — FAQ
Are FreeSEO's tools really free?▼
Yes — every tool above has a free tier with no credit card required. The free plan covers unlimited audits and standard keyword, backlink, and competitor lookups.
Do I need to sign up?▼
No account needed to run a public audit. For keyword research, backlinks, competitors, AI visibility, and Search Console data, a free account unlocks the dashboard.
How does FreeSEO compare to Semrush or Ahrefs?▼
FreeSEO covers ~80% of what most small and mid-sized sites need — at $0 instead of $129–$449/month. Pro users get live Semrush data wired in.
Which free SEO tool should I start with?▼
The SEO audit. It runs 140+ checks in 30 seconds and gives you a prioritized fix list — the single highest-ROI free SEO action you can take.
Are free SEO tools accurate?▼
Yes. FreeSEO uses the same data sources as paid tools (Google, Bing, Semrush gateway, live crawler tech).