Score every post before you publish.
In the editor sidebar. On click.
The rankd WordPress plugin adds a six-axis quality scorer to your editor sidebar. Readability, structure, links, images, title — one composite 0-100 score. No typing quota. One click to score, one click to close.
Six axes scored 0-100
Each verdict runs six checks and returns a weighted composite. The individual axis scores are shown so you know what to fix, not just that something is wrong.
How it works
Search "rankd" in the WP plugin directory or install directly. Compatible with Gutenberg and Classic Editor — the plugin auto-detects which you are using.
Create a free rankd account at rankd.voiddo.com, generate an API token in your account settings, and paste it into WordPress Settings → rankd.
Open any post in the editor. Find the rankd sidebar panel. Click Run rankd verdict. Receive a 0-100 score with axis breakdown. No quota burn while you type.
The verdict shows which axes are dragging your score. Fix the issues, click again to re-score. Publish when you are satisfied — or use the score as your own baseline quality gate.
Pricing
Quota shown after each verdict. The plugin reads the quota returned by the rankd API so the displayed remaining count is always accurate.
How rankd differs from Yoast SEO
Yoast SEO and Rank Math focus on keyword targeting, the Flesch-Kincaid readability index, and technical SEO signals. They answer: "Am I targeting the right keyword?" rankd answers a different question: "Is this post structurally good as writing before I worry about keywords?"
Readability scoring in Yoast is a single Flesch-Kincaid number. rankd scores readability plus five additional structural signals in a single composite. The two tools work well together — use Yoast for keyword/SEO; use rankd for structural quality before publishing.
Plugin FAQ
What does the rankd WordPress plugin do?
The rankd plugin adds a sidebar panel to the WordPress editor — Gutenberg and Classic Editor both supported. You click "Run rankd verdict" and receive a 0-100 quality score broken down across six axes: readability, structure, length, links, images, and title. It does not run while you type and does not modify your post.
Does it work with Gutenberg and Classic Editor?
Yes. The plugin auto-detects which editor you are using and renders as a meta box sidebar panel in both environments. Gutenberg uses the block editor sidebar; Classic Editor uses a standard meta box below the post content area.
How many verdicts does the free plan include?
Free accounts get 2 verdicts per day — enough for regular single-post publishing. rankd Pro at $4.99/month or $49.99/year provides 500 verdicts per month, covering a high-volume content team or a writer scoring multiple revisions before publishing.
Does rankd for WordPress replace Yoast SEO or Rank Math?
No — rankd and Yoast/Rank Math answer different questions. Yoast focuses on keyword targeting and Flesch-Kincaid readability. rankd answers: "Is this post structurally good as a piece of writing?" The tools are complementary, not competing.
Is an API token required to use the plugin?
Yes. The plugin connects to rankd.voiddo.com to score content. You need a rankd account (free) and an API token from the rankd settings page. The token is entered once in WordPress Settings → rankd. No content is sent unless you click the verdict button.
Install rankd for WordPress free.
Score posts before publishing. Six quality axes. No quota burn while you type. 2 verdicts/day free, 500/month with Pro.
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