Description
At a glance
Yoast Test Helper v1.19 is a free WordPress plugin with 60K+ active installs, 4.9/5 rating from 12 reviews, updated August 18, 2026, requires WordPress 6.8+ & PHP 7.4+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
This plugin makes testing Yoast SEO, Yoast SEO add-ons and integrations and resetting the different features a lot easier. It also makes testing database migrations a lot easier as it allows you to set the database version and see if the upgrade process runs smoothly.
Features
This test helper plugin has several features:
- Easily enable Yoast SEO development mode.
- Saving and restoring Yoast SEO and Yoast SEO extension options, to test upgrade paths.
- Add options debug info to Yoast SEO admin pages.
- Reset the internal link counter, prominent words calculation and other features.
- Add two post types (Books and Movies) with two taxonomies (Category and Genre) each and optionally disable the block editor for them.
- Easily add an inline script after a selected script.
- Replace your
.testTLD withexample.comin your Schema output, so you can easily copy paste to Google’s Structured Data Testing Tool. - Change the number of URLs shown in an XML Sitemap.
- Easily change your MyYoast URL.
If you find bugs or would like to contribute, see our GitHub repo.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yoast Test Helper?
Yoast Test Helper is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.19. It is active on over 60K websites.
Is Yoast Test Helper free to download?
Yes — Yoast Test Helper 1.19 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.9 out of 5 based on 12 reviews.
How do I install Yoast Test Helper 1.19?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Yoast Test Helper?
Yoast Test Helper 1.19 requires WordPress 6.8 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Yoast Test Helper last updated?
Version 1.19 was last updated on August 18, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Yoast Test Helper download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.19
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.19 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 18, 2026 |
| Active installs | 60,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (12 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.8 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | Yoast |
| Tags | development, yoast, yoast-seo |
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