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AI for WordPress · 100% Free · Your Own API Keys
Write SEO Articles with a Free AI Engine for WordPress
SmartyPress AI Engine is a free WordPress AI writer plugin for AI content generation in Gutenberg and Classic Editor: long-form posts, bulk drafts, WooCommerce descriptions, images, and ALT texts — then fix Rank Math SEO tests with one click. Powered by OpenAI, DeepSeek, Claude, OpenRouter, YandexGPT & GigaChat. No premium tiers. No seat limits.
6AI Providers
5AI Modules
10Magic Wand Actions
50Posts per Bulk Batch
Product demo video
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Works with your WordPress stack
- Gutenberg
- Classic Editor
- WooCommerce
- Rank Math
- Yoast SEO
- All in One SEO
What Is SmartyPress AI Engine?
SmartyPress AI Engine is a free AI plugin for WordPress that brings AI content generation into the admin area. Bloggers, WooCommerce stores, and SEO freelancers use it to write SEO articles from an editable plan, generate up to 50 bulk drafts, create images, run bulk ALT image generation across the Media Library, and fix Rank Math SEO tests in one click. It works with your own API key, so the plugin never charges a monthly fee.
- PriceFree, GPL, no Pro tier
- EditorsGutenberg & Classic Editor
- Providers6, your own API keys
- RequiresWordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
Why Most AI Plugins Fail You
The WordPress AI plugin market is full of promises — and hidden costs.
Expensive Premium Plans
Many AI writers charge $20–$50 a month and lock bulk generation and advanced models behind paid plans.
Limited Free Tiers
Credit caps and demo traps force upgrades as soon as you start creating real content for your WordPress site.
Complex Setup
External dashboards, separate subscriptions, and workflows that pull you out of Gutenberg just to generate a draft.
SmartyPress AI Engine is different. One free AI engine for WordPress. Your API keys. Zero monthly plugin fees. Every feature unlocked from day one.
Speed
SmartyPress AI vs Manual Writing
Keep editorial judgment — remove the blank-page grind. Typical times for SEO content workflows.
| Task | SmartyPress AI | Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword research & competitor scan | 1–2 minutes | 45–60 minutes |
| Article outline / content plan | 1 minute | 20–30 minutes |
| Write a 1,500-word SEO article | 3–5 minutes | 2–3 hours |
| SEO title, meta & slug | Seconds | 15–20 minutes |
| Fix Rank Math SEO tests | 1-click AI fixes | 30–60 minutes |
| Bulk ALT text for media library | Minutes | Hours |
| Generate 50 draft posts | One bulk batch | Days of writing |
Human time varies by niche and experience. Always review and enrich AI drafts before publishing.
Workflow
How Does It Work?
Writing content that ranks is hard. SmartyPress removes the friction while you stay inside WordPress.
Install the free plugin
Install SmartyPress AI Engine from WordPress.org in under a minute. No account on our side required.
Connect your API key
Add a key from OpenAI, DeepSeek, Claude, OpenRouter, YandexGPT, or GigaChat. You pay providers directly.
Generate inside WordPress
Use the Single Post wizard, Bulk Generation, Gutenberg AI Writer, or Magic Wand — without leaving your site.
Optimize with AI SEO fixes
Fix Rank Math recommendations in one click, generate ALT texts, and ship content that is ready to rank.
Features
No premium upsell
No middleman markup
Hundreds of models
Right model for each job
Native Block Editor UX
Familiar TinyMCE workflow
Product copy at scale
Beyond posts & pages
Rank Math, Yoast, AIOSEO
Multilingual content
Track spend clearly
Full prompt control
Enable only what you need
Audit every line
Whole team access
SmartyPress Is Packed with Powerful Features
A competitive edge for bloggers, WooCommerce stores, and SEO freelancers — without a monthly AI subscription.
Your Own API Keys
Connect OpenAI, DeepSeek, Claude, OpenRouter, YandexGPT, or GigaChat. You control cost, models, and data flow.
6 AI Providers
A single OpenRouter key also unlocks Claude, Gemini, Llama, FLUX, and Sonar web search alongside the native providers.
Per-Action Model Control
Pick GPT for quality, DeepSeek for cheap bulk, Claude for long-form — a different model for every action if you want.
Gutenberg Integration
SmartyPress AI Writer menu, Magic Wand on paragraphs, headings, lists and quotes, and Fix SEO Errors inside the editor.
Classic Editor Support
Use the AI Writer dropdown and Magic Wand actions in Classic Editor and WooCommerce product fields.
WooCommerce Ready
Generate product titles, short and full descriptions, SEO fields, and bulk product drafts for your catalog.
Custom Post Types
Enable AI generation for any public post type registered on your site, including products and custom CPTs.
SEO Meta for Major Plugins
Focus keywords, SEO titles, meta descriptions, and slugs are written into the SEO plugin you already use.
18 Languages
Generate in English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Ukrainian, and more — or use your site language.
Token Usage Dashboard
See tokens and estimated cost for 7, 14, or 30 days so you always know what your AI providers are billing.
Custom Prompts
Edit Magic Wand prompts, bulk prompts, and plan templates. Use variables like language, tone, and style.
Modular & Lightweight
Turn modules on or off from the Components screen. Unused features stay out of your workflow.
GPL & Open Source
No telemetry middle layer. The plugin is GPL-licensed — review the code and ship with confidence.
Unlimited User Seats
Anyone with the right WordPress capabilities can use generation features. We do not sell seat-based licenses.
Everything You Need to Generate Content with AI
Five modules plus Magic Wand, working together inside your WordPress editor. Every module is included in the free plugin.
Content Generator
Create Full SEO Articles in Seconds
Run a guided wizard: enter a topic, research competitors, edit the content plan, then generate section-by-section drafts with SEO metadata for Rank Math, Yoast, or AIOSEO.
- Content types: Article, How-to Guide, Top List, Review, News
- WooCommerce Product type when WooCommerce is active
- Editable content plans before drafting
- Competitor Analysis Assistant (Sonar / Yandex)
Content Generator · Bulk mode
Generate Up to 50 Posts at Once
Paste topics, choose provider, model and language, set cost limits, and create a whole draft library in one batch — including WooCommerce products.
- Batch size 1–50 topics
- Real-time progress and retries
- Cost estimate before you run
- All public post types supported
Image Generator
Create Images from Text Prompts
Generate images from the admin UI or the Media Library button. Title, ALT, caption and description are created automatically. Regenerate with correction prompts.
- OpenAI, OpenRouter, YandexART, GigaChat
- Auto SEO metadata for every image
- Correction-prompt regeneration
- Image-marker block for articles
Image ALT Generator
Bulk ALT Text for Your Entire Media Library
Bulk ALT image generation for your whole Media Library: SEO-friendly ALT text, captions, titles, and descriptions. With image analysis on, the AI looks at the picture itself; with it off, it uses the surrounding post content.
- Bulk index for large libraries
- Filters: missing ALT, has ALT, missing caption
- Auto-generate on upload (optional)
- Focus keyword integration
SEO Analysis
Research Competitors Before You Write
Enter a focus keyword and analyze competing pages. Pull headings and keyword gaps into your content plan using Yandex Search/Wordstat or OpenRouter Sonar web search.
- SERP competitor discovery
- Heading & keyword extraction
- Yandex Wordstat frequencies (ru_RU)
- AI web search via Sonar models
SEO Optimization
Fix SEO Issues with One Click
SmartyPress reads Rank Math recommendations and applies AI fixes for keyword placement, readability, content length, TOC, ALT text, and more — right inside Gutenberg. Without Rank Math the module runs the tests on its own analyzer, so the fixes work under Yoast SEO and All in One SEO too.
- 20+ Rank Math SEO tests supported
- Grouped Fix SEO Errors modal
- AI fixes applied straight to the post content
- Works alongside Rank Math, Yoast SEO and All in One SEO
Deep Dive
Magic Wand: 10 AI Actions Across the Editor
Select any paragraph, heading, list, quote, or code block. Click the wand. Pick an action. Transform content without leaving the Gutenberg AI plugin workflow.
In the block toolbar
- Generate Content — from custom prompts
- Enhance Text — improve readability and quality
- Correct Text — fix grammar and spelling
- Longer Text — expand with details
- Shorter Text — condense keeping key points
- Translate Text — any supported language
- Suggest Synonyms — 5 options
In post & media actions
- Generate Title — 5 SEO suggestions
- Generate Excerpt — 3 variants
- Generate Alt Text — for images
Replace Mode
Content inserted instantly into your block.
Suggest Mode
Multiple AI-generated variants to choose from.
Toolkit
AI Tools at Your Fingertips
From bulk AI post generator workflows to ALT text and Rank Math AI SEO fixes — create SEO-optimized content without leaving WordPress.
Single Post Wizard
Topic, competitor research, editable plan, then a section-by-section draft.
Bulk Post Generator
Generate up to 50 drafts with cost estimate, retries, and progress tracking.
Full Article Writer
Structured long-form content with headings, paragraphs, and excerpts.
Plan Prompt Templates
Reusable article-plan prompts with AI-assisted improvements.
Competitor Assistant
Collect SERP URLs, headings, and keyword opportunities before you write.
Fix SEO Errors
One-click AI remediation for Rank Math recommendations.
SEO Metadata Writer
Focus keyword, SEO title, meta description, and slug for your SEO plugin.
Text-to-Image
Generate images and save them straight to the Media Library.
Image Regenerate
Iterate images with correction prompts and refresh their metadata.
Bulk ALT Texts
Process the whole Media Library for accessibility and image SEO.
ALT on Upload
Optionally auto-generate ALT, caption, title, or description on upload.
Product Descriptions
WooCommerce short and full descriptions plus SEO fields.
6 AI Providers. Hundreds of Models. Your Choice.
Use the right model for the right task. Switch providers per action — GPT for quality, DeepSeek for speed, Claude for long-form, OpenRouter for Gemini/Llama/FLUX access.
OpenAI
GPT-5.x · GPT-4.1 · O3 · O1 · GPT-4o · GPT Image · DALL-E 3
Best for critical content, marketing copy & image generationDeepSeek
DeepSeek V4 Flash · DeepSeek V4 Pro
Affordable bulk generation with strong reasoningAnthropic Claude
Claude Fable 5 · Opus 5 · Sonnet 5 · Haiku 4.5
Excellent long-form writing and vision for ALT textsOpenRouter
Claude · Gemini · Llama · FLUX · Sonar · hundreds more
One API key for text, images, and web-search modelsYandexGPT
YandexGPT Lite · YandexGPT Pro · YandexART
Russian-language content & image generation (ru_RU)GigaChat
GigaChat 2 · 2 Pro · 2 Max
Sber AI text & image generation for the Russian marketYandexGPT and GigaChat activate on WordPress sites running the ru_RU locale.
Built for Every WordPress Creator
From solo bloggers to agencies managing dozens of sites — SmartyPress AI Engine adapts to your workflow.
Blog Content & SEO Articles
Research-backed articles with heading structure, meta descriptions, and keyword integration for organic traffic.
WooCommerce Products
Generate compelling product descriptions, short descriptions, and SEO titles for your catalog in minutes.
Marketing & Landing Copy
Craft persuasive copy and refine tone with Magic Wand without switching to an external AI chat.
Bulk Content at Scale
Generate up to 50 drafts in one batch for niche sites, content hubs, or staging environments.
SEO Optimization & Audit
Fix Rank Math recommendations with AI and bulk-generate ALT texts for better accessibility and SEO.
SEO Agencies & Freelancers
Use the same free tool across client sites. No per-site licensing — only your own API keys.
Pricing
Free Forever — No Plugin Subscription
Unlike credit-based AI writers, SmartyPress does not sell usage credits. Install once. Own your stack.
SmartyPress AI Engine
$0 / forever
Perfect for bloggers, WooCommerce stores, and SEO freelancers
- Content Generator — single post wizard with editable content plans
- Bulk generation — up to 50 posts or WooCommerce products per batch
- Magic Wand — 10 AI actions in Gutenberg & Classic Editor
- Image Generator — text-to-image with auto title, ALT, caption
- Image ALT Generator — bulk & on-upload SEO ALT texts
- SEO Analysis — competitor research (Yandex / OpenRouter Sonar)
- SEO Optimization — AI fixes for Rank Math tests
- 6 AI providers — OpenAI, DeepSeek, Claude, OpenRouter, YandexGPT, GigaChat
- 18 generation languages plus your site language
- Token usage dashboard with estimated cost
- Rank Math, Yoast SEO & AIOSEO metadata writing
- 100% free plugin — no premium unlock, no seat limits
You pay only your AI provider (OpenAI, DeepSeek, Anthropic, OpenRouter, Yandex, or GigaChat) for the tokens you use. No SmartyPress markup. See the documentation or get support.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SmartyPress AI Engine?
SmartyPress AI Engine is a free AI plugin for WordPress that handles AI content generation inside the admin: SEO articles from an editable plan, up to 50 bulk drafts, images, bulk ALT image generation, WooCommerce descriptions, and one-click fixes for Rank Math SEO tests. It runs on your own API key from OpenAI, DeepSeek, Claude, OpenRouter, YandexGPT, or GigaChat, so the plugin itself never charges a monthly fee.
Is SmartyPress AI Engine really 100% free?
Yes. Every module — Content Generator, Magic Wand, Bulk Generation, Image Generation, SEO Optimization, SEO Analysis, and Image ALT Generator — is free. There are no premium tiers and no seat limits. You only pay your AI provider for API usage.
Do I need my own API key?
Yes. SmartyPress connects directly to AI providers with your personal API key. Your prompts go to the provider you choose — no third-party proxy and no middleman fees.
Which AI provider should I choose?
OpenAI is great for high-quality marketing copy and images. DeepSeek is much cheaper for bulk drafts. Claude shines at long-form writing. OpenRouter unlocks Claude, Gemini, Llama, FLUX, and Sonar via one key. YandexGPT and GigaChat are built for Russian-language sites and appear when your WordPress locale is ru_RU.
Does it work with WooCommerce and custom post types?
Yes. Enable any public post type in Settings. WooCommerce products get title, short/full description, SEO fields, and bulk draft support. Magic Wand also works in product editors.
Can I generate content in languages other than English?
Yes. Choose from 18 languages (English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Hindi, Indonesian, Vietnamese) or use your site language. Magic Wand can also translate selected blocks.
How does Bulk Generation work?
Enter up to 50 topics, choose an AI model and language, optionally set a cost limit, then generate. SmartyPress creates draft posts with titles, structured content, and excerpts while tracking progress in real time.
How does SEO Optimization work?
In Gutenberg, open Fix SEO Errors. SmartyPress reads Rank Math tests and uses AI strategies to fix keyword placement, content length, readability, short paragraphs, TOC, ALT text, and related checks. Metadata for Yoast and AIOSEO is written by the Content Generator during content generation.
Can I generate ALT text for images in bulk?
Yes. Image ALT Generator runs bulk ALT image generation across the whole Media Library: index it once, then process images in batches. With image analysis enabled the AI looks at the picture itself; with it disabled it works from the surrounding post content. You can also enable auto-generation on upload.
Will Google penalize me for AI-generated content?
Google evaluates helpfulness, not whether a tool assisted you. Use SmartyPress as a drafting assistant, add expertise and edits, and publish content that genuinely helps readers.
Will SmartyPress slow down my website?
No. AI calls run when you trigger generation in wp-admin or the editor. Modules are optional — disable unused components from the Components screen.
Does it work with Classic Editor?
Yes. SmartyPress AI Writer and Magic Wand actions are available in Classic Editor (TinyMCE), including WooCommerce product fields.
Is there a Pro version or subscription?
No. SmartyPress AI Engine does not sell a Pro unlock. The plugin remains free; your only ongoing cost is the API usage billed by OpenAI, DeepSeek, Anthropic, OpenRouter, Yandex, or GigaChat.
Can I use it on multiple websites?
Yes. Install the free plugin on as many sites as you want. Each site uses its own API keys and WordPress user permissions.
Is my data sent to third-party servers?
Only the text/images you explicitly generate are sent to the AI provider you configured. The plugin does not add analytics telemetry. It is open source under GPL.
Where can I get help?
Read the step-by-step guide on this site or open a free support request. We help with installation, API keys, troubleshooting, and feature questions.
Need Help?
Our support team helps with setup, API keys, troubleshooting, and feature questions.
- Installation & setup guidance
- API key configuration
- Troubleshooting & bug reports
- Feature requests
Start Generating SEO Content for Free Today
Install SmartyPress AI Engine in under a minute. Connect your API key. Generate posts, optimize Rank Math SEO, and create images — no credit card, no premium upgrade.