Changelog
Avada SEO suite changelog for merchants who wants a regularly-updated product.
February 2026
Google Structured Data Multilingual Autofill
Merchants selling in multiple languages had to manually enter structured data for each locale. Structured data fields now autofill based on the store's active locales, pulling translated product data automatically and saving significant setup time for multilingual stores.
Multi-Language Meta Tags in SEO Audit
SEO Audit Detail pages now display meta tag data across all active languages, making it easier to spot missing or inconsistent translations in your meta titles and descriptions.
Other Improvements
Improved Google Ads performance tracking.
Export broken links flow redesigned with more filtering options.
Broken link sync now fully supports multilingual stores.
Added Bulgarian language for AI alt text generation.
Weekly and daily broken link scanning improvements for more accurate detection.
Bug fixes
Fixed meta tag rule validation failures, images not displaying in social post preview, XML sitemap generation issues, image alt revert not working, return fees option display, speed request tab state, sitemap URL sync, import broken link page visibility, FAQ Builder data loss on publish, email broken link report formatting, sitemap locale prefix causing 404s, and 404 task completion status not updating.
January 2026
SEO Audit Import & Export
Merchants managing SEO across multiple stores or working with agencies needed a way to share audit data. You can now export your full SEO audit results and import audit configurations, making it easy to replicate SEO setups or track progress externally.
AI Credit Usage History
With AI-powered features consuming credits across alt text, meta tags, and FAQ generation, merchants wanted visibility into their spending. A new AI Credit History page shows detailed usage logs — what was generated, when, and how many credits were consumed.
Other Improvements
Image optimization history now tracks scan status for each image.
Structured data supports price range display for variable-priced products.
SEO score export for sharing audit results with clients or teams.
Broken link sync supports detailed filtering options.
Local business structured data improvements.
Bug fixes
Fixed meta tags not applying in certain scenarios, AI credit purchase errors in Safari and Firefox, image section display issues, alt text optimization getting stuck, image compression failures, FAQ visibility on storefront, broken link import with invalid dates, related keyword display, and image filename optimization for product variants.
December 2025
Multilingual SEO Audit
Stores selling internationally need SEO audits that understand language context. SEO Audit now runs checks across all active store languages, flagging missing translations, inconsistent meta tags, and locale-specific issues in a unified report.
AI Alt Text Prompt Enhancement
The AI for generating image alt text has been refined to produce more descriptive, SEO-friendly results. Alt text now better describes product context, colors, and use cases rather than generic descriptions.
Other Improvements
Alt text optimization progress tracking redesigned for clarity.
Sub-local sitemap generation support.
Improved AI-generated URL handles for cleaner permalinks.
Structured data product shipping details now use actual shop currency.
Image optimization history for manual optimizations.
SEO Audit page navigation improvements.
Added more languages for AI content generation.
Bug fixes
Fixed duplicate broken links appearing in reports, theme errors on certain themes, sub-folder suffixes in local HTML sitemap, image compression timeout on large files, redirect URL handling for blog integration, currency format display, structured data preview with real product data, and sitemap rendering incorrect URLs for localized stores.
November 2025
AI Image Alt Text
Writing alt text for hundreds of product images is tedious and often skipped. AI Image Alt generates descriptive, SEO-optimized alt text for all your product images in bulk — just select the products, choose your language, and let AI handle the rest.
Bulk FAQ Generation
Creating FAQ pages manually is time-consuming. Bulk FAQ Generation uses AI to analyze your products and generate relevant Q&A pairs, then publishes them with proper FAQ schema markup for rich results in Google.
Referral Program
Merchants can now earn AI credits by referring other Shopify store owners to Avada SEO Suite. Share your unique referral code, and you will receive bonus Pro plan.
BFCM 2025 In-App Sale
Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2025 brings exclusive in-app discounts on Pro and Unlimited plans. The promotion includes bundle pricing to eligible merchants.
Other Improvements
AI alt text pricing tiers for flexible usage plans.
Insight posts improvements for better content recommendations.
Broken link export flow streamlined.
Resolved 404 links count display accuracy.
Added Italian language support.
Referral banner added to dashboard.
Bug fixes
Fixed broken link sorting and resolution logic, FAQ schema display in SEO Audit, AI credit deduction, pricing plan translations, alt text for missing images, search functionality in page audit, data loading issues, and product sort options in listing tables.
October 2025
On-Page SEO Audit Agent
A new AI agent reviews your pages like a human SEO expert would — checking content quality, keyword usage, readability, internal linking, and technical SEO factors. It provides actionable recommendations ranked by impact.
Other Improvements
Speed request page redesigned for clearer submission flow.
Weekly sitemap auto-updates for fresher index coverage.
Variables support in meta tag rules for dynamic templates.
Added Hebrew language.
Bug fixes
Fixed meta tag generation errors, empty product preview, duplicate handle creation, URL optimize max length, broken link manager issues, Hyper Speed affecting other apps, filename optimization, broken link report, subscription pricing table display, duplicate content detection, and audit page loading.
September 2025
Speed Request Page
Some stores need hands-on speed optimization beyond what automated tools can do. The new Speed Request page lets merchants submit their store for manual review by our speed optimization team, with progress tracking and status updates.
Dashboard SEO Tips
The dashboard now surfaces contextual SEO tips based on your store's current health score. Tips rotate regularly and link directly to the relevant settings or tools, helping merchants discover features they might be missing.
Other Improvements
Default onboarding selections improved based on store type.
Overall performance improvements.
Bug fixes
Fixed broken link scan limits, last scan status not showing in checklist, dashboard display issues, 404 page saving, FAQ generation defaulting to English, sitemap skip functionality, related keyword display, and auto-redirect batch processing.
August 2025
Avada SEO AI Agent
An AI-powered assistant that understands your entire store's SEO health. Ask questions in natural language about any aspect of your SEO — image optimization, broken links, meta tags, speed performance, structured data — and get specific, data-driven recommendations based on your store's actual data rather than generic advice.
Other Improvements
Domain support for Google Structured Data customization.
Added image tags to XML sitemap for better image indexing in Google.
Bug fixes
Fixed return shipping options in structured data, speed optimization conflicts, broken link CSV export, redirect count accuracy, broken link report counts, image visibility issues, image optimization processing, sitemap generation, and optimized image revert.
July 2025
Other Improvements
Trailing slash configuration for sitemap URLs.
Improved sitemap generation performance.
In-app chat support integration.
Homepage improvements.
Bug fixes
Fixed AI FAQ generation bugs, uppercase related keywords, alt text issues, banner display, and FAQ action handling.
June 2025
Speed-Up Compare Modes
Choosing between speed optimization levels was a guessing game. Compare Modes shows a side-by-side performance comparison between optimization levels, so you can see exactly what each level does to your Core Web Vitals before committing.
Other Improvements
HTML FAQs formatting improvements for better display.
Size and color support for Google Structured Data.
Page Loader performance improvements.
Bug fixes
Fixed alt text revert, default product structured data settings, social network save issues, speed optimization conflicts, domain loss, pricing display, sitemap URL generation, filter and pagination, FAQ saving and display, and image optimization issues.
May 2025
Speed-Up: Font Display Swap, Preconnect, and Critical CSS v2
Three new speed optimization techniques: Font Display Swap eliminates invisible text during font loading. Preconnect establishes early connections to critical third-party domains. Critical CSS v2 delivers more accurate above-the-fold styling for faster initial render.
Feature Request v2
The feature request system has been redesigned. Submit requests with more context, upvote existing requests, and track their status as they move through our development pipeline.
Other Improvements
Improved AI output accuracy.
Competitor bot blocking to protect your content from scraping.
Bug fixes
Fixed revert for blogs and collections, Bing indexing, multi-image revert, speed-up getting stuck in certain configurations, image optimization button on downgrade, loading settings save, social network toggle affecting organization schema, ignored files still being minified, keyword sort by volume, and structured data image/logo preview.
April 2025
Sync Product Reviews for Structured Data
Product review data from third-party review apps can now be synced directly into your Google Structured Data. Reviews appear as aggregate ratings in search results, improving click-through rates.
Delete All Redirects
Merchants migrating platforms or restructuring URLs needed a way to clean up outdated redirects in bulk. A new "Delete All" action removes all URL redirects at once, with a confirmation step to prevent accidents.
Other Improvements
SEO Audit flow for blog posts improved.
Custom email notification support.
Broken link report and export improvements.
Bug fixes
Fixed toast notification on downgrade, schema limit issues, image revert timeout, select all functionality, favicon preview in meta tags, meta title length label, image size limits, and delete solved link issues.
March 2025
Optimize Product Image from Shopify Admin
Right from the Shopify admin product page, you can now trigger image optimization for that specific product. No need to navigate to Avada SEO — the optimization runs directly from admin.
Other Improvements
Updated SEO Audit flow and labels for blog posts.
HTML Sitemap improvements.
Republish button for after-list content.
After-list content UI redesign.
Reworked pagination across the app.
Show only active links with trace URLs.
Security improvements.
Bug fixes
Fixed app status detection, Speed-Up settings page errors, audit query errors, related keyword data, image language settings, hidden links in HTML sitemap, hidden pages in HTML sitemap, broken link issues, and redirect count accuracy.
February 2025
Multi-Language XML Sitemap Generator
Stores selling in multiple languages need separate sitemaps per locale for proper indexing. The new generator automatically creates language-specific XML sitemaps with correct hreflang annotations, ensuring Google indexes the right version for each market.
Revert Image to Shopify Original
When image optimization produces unexpected results or you simply want to go back, you can now revert any optimized image to its original Shopify-hosted version with one click — including bulk revert for multiple images.
Other Improvements
SEO Audit results now paginated for better performance on large stores.
Overall app performance optimization.
Form validation improvements.
Faster image revert processing.
Bug fixes
Fixed auto redirect issues, auto resolve 404 links, speed optimization conflicts, scan schema in audit, redirect modal, blog post pagination, subheading display, settings save, and image optimization banner.
January 2025
Other Improvements
Structured data now includes price validity dates for richer search results.
Preview domain improvements.
Faster XML Sitemap generation.
FAQ Block UI/UX redesign.
Subscription UI improvements.
Re-trigger optimize by product support.
Bug fixes
Fixed main keyword finding, audit collection save error, speed score display, image table UI, blog app redirect integration, audit keyword issues, meta rule table, SEO checklist bugs, bulk operations, sitemap redirect tracing, settings save when disabling features, and various translation issues.
December 2024
Improvements
Image optimization history tracking.
Direct new users to SEO On Blog for content guidance.
Unlimit old structured data features for free plan users.
Faster meta data extraction.
OG image width optimization.
Overall performance improvements.
Bug fixes
Fixed broken link export, instant indexing URL issues, scroll to content, structured data issues, social post image and metadata, product list performance, URL import, payment amount calculation, meta description generation, and preview image display.
November 2024
XML Sitemap Generator
A completely rebuilt sitemap engine. The new generator handles multi-language stores, custom domain configurations, and large product catalogs efficiently. Sitemaps are generated and cached for instant delivery to search engines.
Multilingual Meta Tags
Meta titles and descriptions can now be managed per language. For each active locale, set custom meta tags or let AI generate translations — ensuring every language version of your store has optimized meta data.
Other Improvements
Optimized alt text descriptions for images.
Theme settings management improvements.
Allow empty URL paths in robots.txt.
Block sitemap submission without website added.
Trial badge updates.
Lock robots.txt feature.
Faster image optimization using preview images.
Added Serbian language for AI meta tags.
Speed-up queue improvements.
Checklist UI improvements.
Bug fixes
Fixed image optimization, meta tag override behavior, settings retrieval, integration page links, 404 page editor, blank after content, local business fields, collection schema audit, alt image format, 404 image revert, meta description in audit list, sitemap domain issues, duplicate meta tag rules, email for uninstalled shops, sitemap display, speed score UI, meta tag preview, multi-redirect resolution, sitemap bulk creation, and SEO analysis issues.
October 2024
BFCM 2024 Boost Sale
Black Friday / Cyber Monday promotional pricing with special discounts for annual plans. Available for a limited time during the holiday shopping season.
SEO Checklist ver 2.0
Expanded the SEO checklist with new checks for structured data completeness, internal linking health, and content quality metrics. The checklist now covers 30+ SEO factors with clear pass/fail status and fix-it links.
Structured Data Overall Revise
Google Structured Data interface has been completely revised — cleaner layout, better field organization, live preview of how your data appears in Google, and improved validation that catches errors before they reach Google Search Console.
Rich Text Editor for Content
The content editor for after-list content, 404 pages, and FAQ answers now features a full rich text editing experience with formatting toolbar, link insertion, and image embedding.
Other Improvements
Faster app loading.
Homepage UX/UI redesign.
URL redirects interface revision.
Schema removal from non-relevant pages.
Google Search Console integration revised.
SEO Audit detail display improvements.
Broken link label updates.
URL redirect import supporting http/https.
Speed-up improvements.
Draft page badge display.
Sticky checklist for easier navigation.
Updated robots.txt user agents.
Bug fixes
Fixed broken link UI, critical CSS always applying, subscription settings, URL redirect import filter, image format issues, meta tags overwrite, speed-up issues, breadcrumb snippet, image optimize re-trigger, URL redirect bugs, FAQ schema, focus keyword cleaning, 404 link display, structured data bugs, and phone number validation.
September 2024
Related Keywords
Discovering keyword opportunities is critical for content strategy. The new Related Keywords feature suggests semantically related keywords for your focus keywords, showing search volume and competition data to help prioritize content creation.
URL Redirect Import
Migrating from another platform or reorganizing URLs generates hundreds of redirects. CSV import lets you upload redirect mappings in bulk, with validation to catch loops and conflicts before applying.
Image Optimize in Product Descriptions
Product description images were previously ignored by the optimizer. Now, images embedded in product descriptions are included in optimization — compression, alt text, and lazy loading are applied to every image on the page.
Blog App Integration
Avada SEO Suite now integrates with SEO On Blog, syncing SEO data between the two apps. Blog posts created in SEO On Blog automatically inherit SEO settings and appear in audit reports.
Other Improvements
Audit banner and label updates.
Error handling improvements.
Broken Link Manager improvements.
Home page UI improvements.
Bulk image revert support.
Theme support checking for new OS versions.
Bug fixes
Fixed keyword density calculation, image optimize status, on-page meta preview, audit redirect updates, articles search, broken link manager, review app selection, audit products filter, SEO Audit max score, image report, 404 page handling, articles list, meta tag handling, related keyword issues, Google structured data opening hours, image optimization, and meta description handling.
August 2024
Robots.txt On-Page Management
Previously, robots.txt could only be edited as a single file. Now you can set noindex/nofollow directives per page directly from the SEO on-page editor, giving granular control over which pages search engines can crawl and index.
AI FAQ Generator
Creating FAQ content from scratch is time-consuming. The AI FAQ Generator analyzes your product data and generates relevant question-answer pairs. Edit, reorder, and publish them with proper FAQ schema markup for Google rich results.
More SEO Audit checklists
A comprehensive SEO audit system that scores your pages across 20+ factors including meta tags, content quality, keyword usage, images, and structured data. Each issue includes a severity rating and a direct link to fix it.
Speed Score In-App
View your store's performance score directly inside the app without visiting external tools. The score updates regularly and shows trends over time.
Other Improvements
Testimonial logos update.
Banner warning when theme size is too large.
SEO Checklist Phase 1.
Image optimization improvements.
Instant Page optimization.
Bug fixes
Fixed image optimization issues, email sending, 404 email redirect, robots on-page, FAQ validation, FAQ content styling, checklist issues, global meta tags mass overwrite, after collection for old stores, HTML sitemap, Hebrew language, structured data domain preview, trial plan detection, meta tag defaults, suggest URL, meta tags overwrite, image compression preview, themes list sorting, audit scoring, and downgrade speed-up mode.
July 2024
SEO Audit with New Pricing (5->20 free audits)
Launched the full SEO Audit feature with updated pricing plans. Every page gets a comprehensive SEO score based on meta tags, content quality, keyword optimization, images, and structured data — with actionable recommendations to improve each score.
Convert Images to WebP
WebP images are up to 30% smaller than JPEG/PNG with no visible quality loss. One-click conversion transforms your product images to WebP format, served automatically to browsers that support it while falling back to originals for older browsers.
Other Improvements
Optimized data crawling performance.
Updated banner offers.
Real-time speed score display.
Dashboard improvements.
Image optimization support for up to 1500 images.
Bug fixes
Fixed audit pagination, article URL updates, on-page SEO UX, blog post redirects, blog handle generation, banner display on speed-up settings, discount display, audit save, meta preview, downgrade pricing, 404 email redirect, title tag check, speed score defaults, critical CSS generation, image URL updates, audit scores, product review snippets, Speed-Up UI, blog article search, collection update, save bar, image optimization issues, FAQs in audit, meta tag bugs, and social post fields.
June 2024
AI Meta Tag Suggestions
Generate optimized meta titles and descriptions using AI. Provide your focus keyword and the AI creates multiple variations optimized for click-through rate and search relevance, following Google's latest best practices for title tags.
Social Post Preview
See exactly how your product pages will appear when shared on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Edit Open Graph and Twitter Card metadata with a live preview to ensure your social shares look professional.
Other Improvements
Fixed pricing for legacy plans and free trial users.
Improved text editing experience.
Faster page prefetching with Instant Page.
Unsaved changes indicator moved to top of page.
Pricing downgrade flow improvements.
Updated audit guide links.
Bug fixes
Fixed country code support in Google Structured Data, minify banner display, SEO Audit UX, Google Ads tracking, head content issues, advanced page speed, Ali Review integration, broken link mass delete, and subscription issues.
May 2024
App Navigation Redesign
The main navigation has been reorganized for faster access to commonly used features. Key tools are now one click away instead of buried in submenus.
Assets Optimization
Beyond images, you can now optimize CSS and JavaScript assets. The optimizer minifies, compresses, and defers non-critical assets to improve your store's loading performance.
Real User Monitoring (RUM)
Lab scores don't always reflect real user experience. RUM collects actual performance data from your store visitors — load times, interaction delays, and layout shifts — giving you the true picture of your store's speed.
Other Improvements
Updated user guide links.
Duplicate theme confirmation banner update.
Select all in broken link report bulk action.
Updated pricing, onboarding, and subscription pages.
Bug fixes
Fixed discard popup, speed-up scheduling, exclude minify settings, H1 in SEO Audit, revert image for collections, alt text with variant name, unsaved changes on-page, critical CSS, instant indexing load more, broken link pagination, mobile click issues, blog post pagination, word count, duplicate image downloads, image search, and search box state.
April 2024
Speed-Up Levels
Choose between three speed optimization levels: Basic (safe defaults), Standard (balanced optimization), and Advanced (aggressive optimization). Each level clearly shows which techniques are applied so you can pick the right balance of speed vs. compatibility for your theme.
Lazyload Video and Iframes
Videos and iframes embedded in product pages and blog posts now lazy load automatically. They only start loading when users scroll near them, significantly reducing initial page load time on content-heavy pages.
Auto Optimize Images
Enable automatic image optimization and every new product image uploaded to your store gets optimized instantly — compression, alt text generation, and filename optimization happen without manual intervention.
What's New Feed
A new in-app feed shows recent feature releases and improvements. Stay informed about what's new without leaving the app or checking external changelogs.
Other Improvements
Combined pages for streamlined navigation.
Image size reporting.
Image optimization filter badges.
Bug fixes
Fixed structured data price on collections, site speed-up page bugs, speed-up labels and translations, main keyword in audit, skip optimize alt, page loader save, product review display, 404 page, publish theme issues, duplicate theme, page query, URL encoding, instant page ignore, checklist enable, and running task display.
March 2024
Generate Q&A for Structured Data
AI-generated questions and answers for FAQ schema markup. Based on your product data, the AI creates natural-sounding Q&A pairs that can be added to your pages as FAQ structured data, increasing your chances of appearing in Google's "People Also Ask" section.
Other Improvements
SEO Audit layout improvements.
Updated user guide links.
Review optimization improvements.
Speed-up settings cleanup on uninstall.
Bug fixes
Fixed best seller popup, labels and banners, back button in SEO Audit, blog post URLs not showing, variant title display, duplicate title in SVG tags, and structured data sync.
February 2024
URL Optimization
Product and page URLs often contain unnecessary words that dilute SEO value. URL Optimization suggests cleaner, keyword-focused URLs and handles the redirect from old to new URLs automatically, preserving link equity.
Page Loader
A customizable page loading animation that improves perceived performance. Configure the loading screen style, colors, and animation to match your brand while the store loads behind the scenes.
After Collection List Block
Add custom content below collection product listings — promotional banners, SEO text, cross-collection links, or FAQ sections. Content is managed per collection and supports rich text editing.
Other Improvements
Product Google Structured Data improvements.
Updated guide links.
Total count display in redirect report.
Bug fixes
Fixed stock display in preview, history limit, empty product handling, image URL issues, escaped keyword display, layout and color picker, best seller cancel trial, and dashboard checklist free count.
January 2024
Duplicate Title Tag Detection
Duplicate title tags across pages confuse search engines about which page to rank. The new detection system identifies pages sharing the same title tag and flags them for review.
Other Improvements
Local business address improvements.
Speed-Up for OS 2.0 themes.
Speed-Up for analytics scripts.
Translation updates.
Inline widget improvements.
Structured data product review snippet improvements.
SEO Audit product list improvements.
Keyword analytics block repositioned.
Speed change email notifications.
Bug fixes
Fixed checklist URL, nofollow exclude, blog URL optimization, OS 2.0 compatibility, meta rule enable, date filtering, meta checklist action, and optimize time completion.
This changelog covers updates from January 2024
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