AEO Bob Lite brings Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to WordPress – completely free! As AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity become primary information sources, traditional SEO alone isn’t enough. AEO Bob Lite helps you optimize for both search engines AND AI systems.
Why AEO Matters
- 100+ million daily users rely on AI assistants for answers
- AI recommendations are replacing traditional search results
- Content not optimized for AI becomes invisible to millions
- Dual optimization needed: Google rankings AND AI discoverability
Features
Free AEO & SEO Scoring * Instant AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) scores * Traditional SEO scoring with detailed breakdowns * Real-time analysis as you edit
Actionable Hints * Clear improvement recommendations * Question-answer format suggestions * Structure optimization tips
Post List Integration * See AEO & SEO scores in post/page lists * Sortable columns with color-coded badges * Quick identification of content needing work
Editor Support * Works with Classic Editor, Block Editor (Gutenberg), and Elementor * Scores visible while editing * One-click content analysis * Improvement hints in sidebar
100% Free Core Features * No API keys required for basic analysis * All core analysis done locally * No usage limits on scoring
How It Works
- Install AEO Bob Lite
- Edit any post or page
- Click “Analyze Content” in the sidebar
- Review your AEO & SEO scores plus hints
- Optimize based on recommendations
What Gets Analyzed
AEO Score (0-100): Question-answer format, direct answers, content structure, readability, entity coverage, snippet-friendly formatting
SEO Score (0-100): Title optimization, meta description, keyword usage, heading structure, content length, internal/external links
Want More?
Upgrade to AEO Bob Pro for AI-powered suggestions, one-click apply, voice preservation, analytics, and bulk operations. Learn more
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0+
- PHP 7.4+
External Services
This plugin optionally connects to OpenAI when you use AI-powered suggestion features. The core ANALYZE feature (AEO/SEO scoring) works 100% locally with no external calls.
OpenAI API
Endpoint: https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions Used for: Generating AI-powered content suggestions and author voice analysis. Data sent: Post title and content text only. No personal data is transmitted. When sent: Only when you click “Analyze Voice” or “Get AI Suggestions” — never automatically. Requires: Your own OpenAI API key, entered in AEO Bob → Settings. The plugin developer never receives or stores your key. Terms: https://openai.com/terms Privacy: https://openai.com/privacy
Anthropic API (Claude)
Endpoint: https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages Used for: Optional AI-powered SEO suggestions (available only when AEO Bob Pro is installed; Lite does not call this). Data sent: Content analysis summary (word count, headings, keyword density, etc.) — only when user requests SEO suggestions and Pro is active. When sent: Only on explicit user action when Pro is installed and configured. Requires: User’s own Anthropic API key (Pro only). Terms: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/consumer-terms Privacy: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy
Google Gemini API
Endpoint: https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1/models/… Used for: Optional AI-powered SEO suggestions (available only when AEO Bob Pro is installed; Lite does not call this). Data sent: Content analysis summary — only when user requests SEO suggestions and Pro is active. When sent: Only on explicit user action when Pro is installed and configured. Requires: User’s own Google API key (Pro only). Terms: https://ai.google.dev/terms Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Perplexity API
Endpoint: https://api.perplexity.ai/chat/completions Used for: Optional AI-powered SEO suggestions (available only when AEO Bob Pro is installed; Lite does not call this). Data sent: Content analysis summary — only when user requests SEO suggestions and Pro is active. When sent: Only on explicit user action when Pro is installed and configured. Requires: User’s own Perplexity API key (Pro only). Terms: https://www.perplexity.ai/site/terms Privacy: https://www.perplexity.ai/site/privacy
Cohere API
Endpoint: https://api.cohere.ai/v1/chat Used for: Optional AI-powered SEO suggestions (available only when AEO Bob Pro is installed; Lite does not call this). Data sent: Content analysis summary — only when user requests SEO suggestions and Pro is active. When sent: Only on explicit user action when Pro is installed and configured. Requires: User’s own Cohere API key (Pro only). Terms: https://cohere.com/terms-of-use Privacy: https://cohere.com/privacy
Summary
- AEO Bob Lite calls only the OpenAI API. Anthropic, Google Gemini, Perplexity, and Cohere are documented above because their code paths exist in shared files; Lite never invokes them. AEO Bob Pro (separate plugin) enables those providers when installed.
- Data is NEVER sent automatically — only on explicit user action
- Only post title and content text are transmitted — never passwords, emails, or personal data
- You must provide and manage your own OpenAI API key
- The ANALYZE feature (AEO/SEO scoring) works entirely locally with zero external connections
Privacy Policy
AEO Bob Lite performs all AEO/SEO scoring locally on your WordPress server — no external connections are made for the free analysis features. When you optionally use the AI suggestion features (Analyze Voice, Get AI Suggestions), your post title and content text are sent to the OpenAI API using your own API key. No personal user data is collected or transmitted by the plugin. The plugin developer (AEO Bob / Master22 Solutions) never receives your content or API key. See the External Services section for full details.
Credits
Developed by the AEO Bob Team Website: https://aeobob.com Support: https://aeobob.com/support/