Description
For a plumber, dentist or café, showing up in Google’s local results matters more than ranking nationally. Yoast Local SEO adds LocalBusiness schema with your address, phone, geo-coordinates and opening hours, so search engines understand exactly where you are and when you’re open.
Multi-location businesses get a “Locations” post type with a separate page and schema for each branch, plus a store locator that finds the nearest one. It extends Yoast SEO rather than replacing it, and works with the free or Premium edition.
Key features
- LocalBusiness structured data with address, phone and geo-coordinates
- Opening hours blocks with holiday and 24/7 support
- Multiple locations with a dedicated post type
- Store locator with distance search and directions
- Embedded maps and address/contact blocks
- KML file and XML sitemap for locations
Best for
- Local service businesses and shops with a physical address
- Franchises and chains with several branches
- Agencies doing local SEO for clients
Requirements
- Yoast SEO (free or Premium) installed and active
- WordPress 6.x, PHP 7.4+
- A Google Maps API key of your own for maps and the store locator
What you get
- The original, unmodified Yoast Local SEO plugin files, version 15.9 (updated 2 September 2026)
- Released under the GPL licence
- Use it on as many sites as you own or build for clients
- Instant download from your Moryvanta account after checkout
Good to know
- Moryvanta is an independent GPL redistributor and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Yoast. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners.
- About licensing: the GPL covers the Yoast Local SEO plugin files and their updates, but not Yoast’s licence (MyYoast subscription). If a licence or activation is requested during installation, it is a separate purchase – contact Moryvanta support and we’ll help with a Moryvanta licence where available or point you to Yoast.
- Automatic updates and Yoast’s support are linked to a MyYoast subscription; without it you may see an “activate your subscription” notice in the dashboard.
- Maps and the store locator use Google’s APIs, which may bill your own Google Cloud account above the free tier.
- Moryvanta support covers downloading and installing the files.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yoast Local SEO?
A Yoast add-on that adds local business schema, opening hours, maps and a store locator to help businesses rank in local search.
Do I need Yoast SEO too?
Yes, it requires the Yoast SEO plugin (free or Premium) to be active.
Does it handle more than one location?
Yes, enable multiple locations to get a page, schema and map for each branch.
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