Plugin Updated Sep 1

Yoast SEO Local

by Yoast yoast.com v15.9 Unlimited sites

Yoast SEO Local is a WordPress plugin by Team Yoast that helps local businesses present their location details to search engines and visitors. It adds structured business data, maps, directions and a store locator, and it works for a single shop or a business with several locations.

Version: 15.9
Released: Aug 21, 2026
Developer: Yoast
Type: WordPress plugin
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $10.39 a year on its own
Topics: SEO Plugins

What’s new in Yoast SEO Local 15.9

Version 15.9 · Aug 21, 2026 Latest

FixedFixes a bug where a TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'getCurrentPostType') was thrown when adding a Local Address or Opening Hours widget on the Appearance → Widgets screen.
FixedFixes a security bug where an SEO Manager could upload files of any type through the Local SEO CSV import.
ImprovedSets the WordPress tested up to version to 7.1.
ImprovedSets the minimum supported WordPress version to 6.9.
ImprovedBumps the minimum required Yoast SEO version to 28.4.

What it does

Search engines need clear, structured information to understand where a business is, when it is open and what kind of business it is. Writing that markup by hand is tedious and easy to get wrong. This plugin lets you enter your business name, address, opening hours and business type once, then outputs Schema.org markup for those details automatically. It also generates geo sitemaps and KML files, so your location data is available in formats that search engines and map services can read.

The plugin also covers the visitor side. You can place Google Maps on your pages along with a route planner, so people can get directions to your door, and add a responsive store locator that works on phones and desktops. Businesses with several offices or storefronts can add multiple locations. It works alongside Yoast SEO Premium, and it comes with a configuration guide plus access to a Local SEO training course in the Yoast SEO Academy.

Best for

Local shops, restaurants and service businesses with a physical address
Businesses running several offices or storefronts
Agencies handling local SEO for client websites

Features

Multiple business locations

Add and manage several offices or storefronts from one site, so each location has its own address, hours and details.

Automatic Schema.org markup

Outputs structured data for your business name, address, opening hours and business type, helping search engines read your local business information correctly.

Google Maps and route planner

Embed Google Maps on your pages with a route planner so visitors can see your exact location and get directions to it.

Geo sitemaps and KML files

Generates geo sitemaps and KML files from your location data, giving search engines and map services a structured view of where you are.

Responsive store locator

A simple store locator that works on any device, letting mobile and desktop visitors find the location nearest to them.

Address and hours widgets

Includes Local Address and Opening Hours widgets you can place in widget areas to show your business details across the site.

CSV location import

Import location data from a CSV file, which is handy when you have many locations to add.

Setup guide and training course

Comes with a configuration guide for users without technical experience and access to a Local SEO training course in the Yoast SEO Academy.

Yoast SEO Local older versions

15.8Apr 1
15.7Jan 21
15.6Aug 27, 2025
15.5Nov 5, 2024
15.4Oct 8, 2024
15.3Feb 6, 2024
15.2Jan 24, 2024
15.1Oct 31, 2023
15.0May 24, 2023
14.9Apr 18, 2023

Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.

Questions about Yoast SEO Local

Can I use it for a business with more than one location?

Yes. You can add multiple business locations, each with its own address and opening hours. Visitors can then use the store locator to find the nearest one, and locations can also be brought in through a CSV import.

Does it work with Yoast SEO?

It is built to work alongside Yoast SEO Premium, adding local features such as business details, location markup and maps on top of your general SEO setup.

Do I need to write structured data myself?

No. Once you enter your business name, address, opening hours and business type, the plugin outputs the Schema.org markup for those details automatically, and it also creates geo sitemaps and KML files.

Can visitors get directions from my website?

Yes. The plugin lets you add Google Maps with a route planner to your pages, so visitors can see where you are and plan a route to your location.

Is Yoast SEO Local free?

The code of Yoast SEO Local is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of Yoast SEO Local is this?

Version 15.9, released Aug 21, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update Yoast SEO Local?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Yoast SEO Local automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.