Hello,
We apologize for the issue you’re facing. In the free version of Rank Math, only the primary focus keyword (the one marked in green) is actively used for SEO analysis and optimization. The orange focus keywords that are underlined in red indicate that they are not being utilized in the same way as the primary focus keyword.
If you want to change the primary focus keyword, you would need to remove the existing keywords and add them again, as the reordering feature is only available in the PRO version.
Thank you for raising this concern! If you have any further questions or need assistance, please reply to this ticket, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will take over and assist you further.
Sources:
General Tab in Meta Box of Rank Math SEO Plugin
What is a Focus Keyword? » Rank Math
Hi just wondering if the other keywords are used at all? Because it lets me enter many
Hello,
You can add multiple focus keywords even in the free version of the plugin and the secondary focus keywords are also used in different SEO tests like “Focus Keyword in Subheading” and “Keyword Density”.
For more details, you can check this URL: https://rankmath.com/kb/score-100-in-tests/#understanding-the-tests-from-a-keyword-perspective
Hope that helps and please don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any other questions.
Thank you.
Thanks. Are they just used in Rank Math’s internal SEO tests or can Google see them as well?
Arno
Hello,
Please note that these SEO tests are only for your reference and don’t affect the actual SEO performance of your site.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any other questions.
Thank you.
Hello,
Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.
If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.
Thank you.
