Changes compared to: 26.2

Other:

• Introduces the wpseo_llmstxt_link_description filter for link descriptions in the llms.txt file. Props to @Godzilaa. #22637
• Removes the external link icon from the Customize llms.txt file button in the Site features section of the plugin's Settings page. #22653

Non user facing:

• Makes sure deprecated classes are not called when they are not supposed to. #22619
• Reverts notifying other admins of Yoast SEO. #22661
• Improves the bottom and the sidebar upsell in the Yoast admin pages. #22646
• Fixes Jenkins changelog entry causing pipeline failure #22665
• Adds a submenu item for the AI+ product. #22621
• Adds an explainer video to the free redirects page. #22645
• Notifies other admins of Yoast SEO. #22644
• Performs the licenses check needed for the HelpScout Beacon only if the user has at least one add-on active. #22656
• Adds unit tests for alerts. #22617

= 26.2 =

Release date: 2025-10-21

Yoast SEO 26.2 brings more enhancements and bugfixes. Find more information about our software releases and updates here.

Enhancements

• Adds a Pronouns field to the user profile and includes these pronouns in the Schema.org output. Props to jdevalk.
• Adds edit buttons next to the keyphrase in meta description, keyphrase in slug, and keyphrase in SEO title assessments when there is no keyphrase and/or no meta description, slug, or SEO title.
• Improves the transition words assessment for Arabic by expanding the list of recognized transition words. Props to Reem76-ar.
• Introduces Content blocks collapsible inside Yoast Metabox and Sidebar to improve Yoast custom blocks discoverability.

Other

• Adapts the behavior of the Contact our support team button in the Support page to our new Premium and WooCommerce SEO subscription plans.
• Disables opcache invalidation on plugin upgrade for a subset of the userbase.

Changes compared to: 26.2-RC5

Non user facing:

• Performs the licenses check needed for the HelpScout Beacon only if the user has at least one add-on active. #22634
• Reverts #22634. #22655
• Fixes an unreleased bug where the edit buttons for the SKU and product identifiers assessments would be broken. #22654

Changes compared to: 26.2-RC4

Non user facing:

• Reverts #22600. #22651

Changes compared to: 26.2-RC3

Non user facing:

• Capitalizes Yoast Redirects menu item. #22638

= 26.1.1 =

Release date: 2025-10-08

Other

• Updates an outdated piece of copy.

Changes compared to: 26.1

Other:

• Updates an outdated piece of copy. #22628

Changes compared to: 26.2-RC2

Non user facing:

• Fixes an unreleased bug where the tooltip for the Yoast content blocks would not hide even after closing the modal. #22631

Changes compared to: 26.2-RC1

Enhancements:

• Improves the transition words assessment for Arabic by expanding the list of recognized transition words. Props to Reem76-ar. #22626

Non user facing:

• Improves the Installation success page #22627

= 26.1 =

Release date: 2025-10-07

Yoast SEO 26.1 brings more enhancements and bugfixes. Find more information about our software releases and updates here.

Enhancements

• Improves the UX of the llms.txt settings page, by informing the user that they have to save their changes in order for the file to be generated.
• Introduces the option to add an Ahrefs verification code via the Yoast Settings page.

Bugfixes

• Fixes a bug where the llms.txt opt-in would hide behind the WordPress sidebar when on RTL language.

Other

• Introduces the Yoast\WP\SEO\should_invalidate_opcache filter that disables opcache invalidation on plugin upgrade.
• Lets users know about the new Yoast SEO AI+ plan and related features.
• Updates the Site features page to include icons instead of images.