Yoast SEO ‑ Store optimization for Shopify

Yoast SEO ‑ Store optimization

Optimize your store for search engines and AI-powered results!
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Shopify

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5 / 5 Share
Sept. 16, 2026

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DubaiScent 6 months 2 5.0
Developer Reply

Thank you so much for leaving a 5-star review for our app! 🌟 We really appreciate your support and are glad to have you with us.

5 / 5 Share
Sept. 13, 2026

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Horizon CCTV 14 days 1 5.0
Developer Reply

Thank you for your kind rating! 🌟 We are happy to know that you are satisfied with our app! Should you have any questions in the future, feel free to contact us 🙌

5 / 5 Share
Sept. 10, 2026

I enjoy using YOAST SEO most especially with the AI inclusion. Big ups

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Dyroo Naturals 8 months 1 5.0
Developer Reply

Thank you for the fantastic review! ⭐ It’s wonderful to hear that you’re enjoying Yoast SEO, especially the AI features. Your support means a lot to us! 🙌

1 / 5 Share
Aug. 31, 2026

Unfortunately, our experience with Yoast SEO for Shopify has been extremely disappointing, and I would strongly advise other Shopify merchants to be very careful before allowing the app to make any changes to their themes. In our case, the Yoast app injected/modified code in our Shopify themes, and the result was actual front-end changes affecting what our customers see. Mistakes can happen with any app. What I find completely unacceptable is what happened afterwards. Despite Yoast being responsible for the changes, they were unable to properly restore our theme to the state it was in before their app modified it. Even more surprisingly, we were eventually asked to provide examples of what was still wrong. That left us in the absurd situation of having to identify the damage ourselves and help troubleshoot a problem caused by their app. When an app is allowed access to modify a live e-commerce theme, there is a significant responsibility attached to that access. If an update or code change causes problems, I expect the company behind the app to have the technical ability to identify exactly what their software changed and, most importantly, to restore those changes properly. That was not our experience with Yoast. I ultimately had to stop relying on their support, restore what I could myself, and involve our own developer to get the remaining issues resolved. So my warning to other Shopify store owners is simple: make a complete backup of your theme before allowing Yoast to update or modify anything. Do not assume that they will be able to restore your theme if something goes wrong. For an app that can make changes directly to a live Shopify storefront, I expected a much higher level of technical responsibility and support.

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LOADEDSHOP.net Over 1 year 4 4.0
Developer Reply

Thank you for taking the time to describe your experience. We’re genuinely sorry for the disruption and the additional effort this situation required from you. Our development team identified and resolved the issue affecting theme settings on the same day it was reported to us. After the underlying issue had been resolved, our team asked for examples of the remaining front-end differences so we could determine what still needed attention within your store’s specific theme configuration. Shopify themes can contain settings, customizations, and integrations from multiple sources. The examples were requested to help us investigate the remaining differences accurately and avoid making unnecessary changes to your live theme. They were not intended to place responsibility on you to diagnose the technical cause. The reason for requesting these examples should have been communicated more clearly. We have reviewed the technical incident and strengthened our safeguards and internal processes to prevent a recurrence and provide clearer assistance if a theme-related issue is reported. Your disappointment is understandable, and we sincerely regret that this experience fell short of the standard you expected from us.

1 / 5 Share
Aug. 22, 2026

The app itself is fine. However, a bug in their latest version completely wiped our theme settings, which broke our site. This resulted in a revenue loss of over €5,000, and destabilized our Meta and Google Ads, which will lead to even further losses. Support just said they're sorry but can't do anything about it.

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German Jerky 9 months 2 1.0
Developer Reply

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re genuinely sorry for the disruption and frustration caused by this incident. Our development team identified the issue affecting theme settings for some merchants and resolved it on the same day it was reported to us. We have since reviewed what happened and strengthened our safeguards to prevent it from recurring. We take the concerns raised in your review seriously and recognize that this experience did not meet the standard you should expect from us. Please accept our sincere apologies.

1 / 5 Share
Aug. 21, 2026

Would not touch this app with a bargepole after an automated updated wiped all my theme control settings on my website. Zero communication from Yoast, appalling "we'll get back to you in a couple of hours" response to help and no notification once they'd fixed it after receiving what must have been many thousands of similar complaints from those affected. Completely unacceptable. Deleted the app instantly and will not be reinstalling (not convinced its needed with Shopify's own SEO tools anyway).

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Readymoney Beach Shop Over 3 years 2 3.0
Developer Reply

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re genuinely sorry for the disruption and frustration caused by the recent Yoast SEO for Shopify update. You’re absolutely right to be disappointed. An update affecting your theme settings and, in turn, your business operations is serious. We also recognize that our communication and response time during the incident did not meet the standard you should expect from us. We’re especially sorry that you did not receive a clear notification once the issue had been resolved. Our development team identified the issue and has since fixed it. However, we understand that resolving the technical problem does not undo the impact it had on your store, your time, or your business. We sincerely regret that we let you down. We also noticed that you’ve been using Yoast SEO for Shopify since 2023, and we truly value the trust you’ve placed in us over that time. We’ve reached out to you directly by email so we can discuss what we can offer as compensation for the inconvenience and disruption you experienced. We completely understand your decision to remove the app. If, at some point, you decide to reconsider and use Yoast SEO for Shopify again, we would be grateful for the opportunity to regain your trust and provide you with the experience you should have received from us. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, and please accept our sincere apologies.

1 / 5 Share
Aug. 15, 2026

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Dental Prod About 15 hours 3 3.7
Developer Reply

Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We noticed that you recently installed the Yoast SEO for Shopify app on August 14, 2026 but not activated, and we’re sorry to see that your experience so far has led to a 1-star review. We’d really appreciate the opportunity to understand what went wrong and help you get the most out of Yoast SEO. Could you please let us know what issue or concern you encountered after installing the app? You can also reach out to our support team anytime through our 24/7 live chat or email support. Our team will be happy to assist you and work with you toward a solution. If we’re able to resolve your concerns and you feel that Yoast SEO is meeting your expectations, we’d be very grateful if you would consider updating your review to 5 stars. Your feedback means a lot to our team and helps other merchants understand the value of our app. Thank you, and we look forward to helping you!

5 / 5 Share
Aug. 11, 2026

Easy to use.. and effective

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GenuinePurity 5 months 2 5.0
Developer Reply

Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that you find Yoast SEO easy to use and effective. Making SEO more accessible while helping merchants improve their store’s visibility is exactly what we aim for.

5 / 5 Share
July 26, 2026

Good.............

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Ramavision Over 1 year 1 5.0
Developer Reply

Thank you so much for leaving a 5-star review for our app! We really appreciate your support and are glad to have you with us.

4 / 5 Share
June 17, 2026

parfois compliqué quand on ne l'a plus utilisé depuis un certain temps

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Men'n Co srl Over 1 year 1 4.0
Developer Reply

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We understand that returning to an app after some time away may require getting reacquainted with the interface, features, and changes introduced since it was last used. We will reach out by email to see whether there's anything we can do to help. Please feel free to reply if you have any questions. Please excuse any mistakes in the French translation below, as it was prepared using a translation tool. --------------------------------------------------------------- Merci d'avoir pris le temps de laisser un avis. Nous comprenons qu'après une période sans utiliser l'application, il peut être nécessaire de se réhabituer à l'interface, aux fonctionnalités et aux changements introduits depuis sa dernière utilisation. Nous vous contacterons par e-mail afin de voir comment nous pouvons vous aider. N'hésitez pas à nous répondre si vous avez des questions.

5 / 5 Share
June 9, 2026

Game changer

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Chilly Dog Sweaters 3 months 3 4.7
Developer Reply

Thank you for your review! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear that Yoast SEO for Shopify has been a game changer for you. Feedback like this motivates our team to continue improving the app and helping merchants get the most out of their SEO efforts. Thank you for your support and for choosing Yoast. We wish you continued success with your store!

5 / 5 Share
June 1, 2026

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Bass Freaks 9 months 1 5.0
Developer Reply

Thank you so much for leaving a 5-star review 🌟! We really appreciate your support and are glad to have you with us.

5 / 5 Share
May 22, 2026

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American Tile Depot Almost 2 years 16 5.0
Developer Reply

Thank you for your kind rating! 🌟 We are happy to know that you are satisfied with our app! Should you have any questions in the future, feel free to contact us 🙌

5 / 5 Share
April 19, 2026

Yoast is a must have app with the best customer service! I’ve been using Yoast SEO for a while now, and it has completely changed how I approach my content.

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Cabana Club Boutique 10 days 1 5.0
Developer Reply

Thank you for your thoughtful review and for your continued support! It’s great to hear that our app has had such a positive impact on your content workflow. If there’s ever anything we can assist with, don’t hesitate to reach out; we'd be happy to help 🙂

5 / 5 Share
April 2, 2026

I had some issues installing the app and yoast not only helped me with this, but also with some general infos, which I have to improve! Awesome customer service from Sid. Thank you!!

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Cuckoo Clock Market Over 2 years 2 5.0
Developer Reply

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re really glad to hear that the installation concern you had was successfully addressed and that our team was able to provide helpful guidance along the way. Helping merchants understand what can be improved and how to approach it is exactly what we aim for. It’s always motivating to receive feedback like this, and we truly appreciate it. If there’s anything else you need, we’re always here to help! 🙌

2 / 5 Share
March 31, 2026

Requires all update work to be done in CSV export...given Shopify issues with importing/exporting, that's a no-go. Also just get pushed documentation each time I ask a question. Looking for something easy, that provides actionable recommendations for regular people...this isn't it unfortunately.

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ZSPEC Design LLC About 17 hours 9 2.3
Developer Reply

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’d like to clarify a couple of points, as there seems to be some misunderstanding. Yoast SEO for Shopify does not rely on Shopify’s native CSV system. The app provides its own CSV template for bulk edits, but bulk editing is optional. In most cases, we recommend a gradual approach, starting with your most important products and collections. Regarding your point about recommendations, the app does provide actionable guidance directly within each page. However, this depends on setting a focus keyphrase first. Without that, the app doesn’t know what you’re trying to optimize for, so it can’t generate scores or suggestions. Once this is in place, many merchants find the recommendations helpful as they guide improvements step by step. This isn’t something the tool can reliably decide automatically, as choosing the right keyword depends on your products and how you want customers to find you. In practice, fully automating this would often lead to poor or irrelevant targeting, which can negatively impact SEO results rather than improve them. Also, due to how Shopify works, this analysis runs in the browser and only after a keyphrase is added and the page is opened in the Yoast interface. That’s why pages may initially appear as “not analyzed.” Even before that, the app is still applying technical SEO improvements such as structured data, meta output, and indexing controls. We understand this may not match expectations if you’re looking for a fully automated solution. Yoast SEO is designed as a guided tool that supports you step by step, rather than fully automating decisions for you. We will also follow up with you directly to provide some additional context and clarification, which may help you decide whether the app is the right fit for your needs. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to help.

5 / 5 Share
March 20, 2026

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Galeria Luxury Furniture About 3 years 2 5.0
Developer Reply

Thank you for your kind rating! 🌟 We are happy to know that you are satisfied with our app and for your continued trust! Should you have any questions in the future, feel free to contact us 🙌

4 / 5 Share
March 11, 2026

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Better Bike About 2 months 2 4.0
Developer Reply

Thank you for your kind rating! If there’s anything we could improve to make your experience a 5-star one, we’d love to hear your feedback. Please feel free to reach out to us anytime.

5 / 5 Share
Feb. 24, 2026

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Amarilis Flowers About 1 month 1 5.0
Developer Reply

Thank you so much for leaving a 5-star review for our app! We really appreciate your support and are glad to have you with us.

5 / 5 Share
Feb. 19, 2026

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Look Range 11 months 3 5.0
Developer Reply

Hi there, Thanks a lot for the 5 stars! We truly appreciate your support. If you’d like to share more about your experience or if there’s anything we can help you with, feel free to reach out anytime.

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