Common errors for the Yoast SEO Google Docs add-on

Have you installed the Yoast SEO Google Docs add-on, but do you have more questions? Or are you running into issues with using the add-on? In this article, we’ll answer questions and provide solutions for your errors.

Frequently asked questions

Common errors

The Yoast SEO Google Doc add-on does not analyze my language

Please check that you’ve set the correct language in your Google Docs document. Go to File and check under Language what language you’ve selected. You can also find this information in the Yoast SEO Google Docs add-on under the Analysis language feature. The interface will always be in English.

I cannot download my Yoast SEO Google Doc add-on file

Please refresh the page first to re-establish the connection. If the error persists, contact the support team.

The formatting in WordPress is different from theYoast SEO Google Doc add-on

If you upload the add-on XML file to WordPress, some of the formatting may change. You can find how content changes in the table below.

Google Doc content blocks	WordPress
Drawing	The image will be imported to your WordPress post, but will not be uploaded to the media library.
Graph	Image import as WP attachment is estimated separately for Image attachment module work
Emoji	Assuming emojis will need to be converted to WordPress Emojis.
Smart Chips (All)	Smart Chips will be converted to wp:paragraph with an anchor tag.
Dropdown	The dropdown option is added as paragraph.
Equation	Added as image.
Table of content	Added as normal paragraph with links.
Footnotes	Added as HTML.
Horizontal line	Added a separator block.
Special characters	Added as paragraph.
Table	Added as table with options like merge cells.
Cover Image	The cover image is only available in docs with pageless format. Cover images are always the first element and only one can be inserted for each doc.
Code Block	Added as normal paragraph.
Task Tracker	Added as table, with chips added.
Simple decision log	Added as table, with chips added.
Calender event draft	Added as table, with chips added.
Meeting Notes	Added as table, with chips added, checkmark removed and added as list
Link	Added as expected.
Emoji reaction	Not added to WordPress.
Comment	Not added to WordPress.
Bookmark	Added as paragraph with the text content and ID attribute.

The Yoast SEO Google Doc add-on does not analyze my content

The add-on only provides feedback if you have a stable internet connection. Please check your connection. If your internet connection is stable, restart the analysis. You can manually restart the analysis by going to Options and clicking Manually re-run analyses.

I don’t see SEO suggestions

There are several reasons why you might not see SEO suggestions. Please check if the following conditions are met.

You are connected to the Internet. The add-on provides real-time analysis, so you must have an internet connection to use it.

You have validated your email account. If you’re using one email address to log in to MyYoast and another to work with the Yoast SEO Google Docs add-on, you’ll receive an email to validate your account.

You have logged in to the correct Google account. Google allows multiple email accounts for the same profile, but the add-on will only work for the default account. Please set the email address used to purchase the add-on as the primary/default.

Your subscription has not expired. If your subscription has expired, renew it to use the add-on.

Your MyYoast and Google accounts are linked. In MyYoast, under Subscriptions, check that the correct email address is connected.

I see the error Access revoked

This error means that you don’t have the rights to use the add-on. In MyYoast, under Subscriptions, check what Google account is connected. Link the correct account to restore your access.

I see the error Subscription expired

This error means that your subscription is no longer valid. Renew your subscription.

I see the error Email validation pending

This error means that your email address hasn’t been verified. If you’re using one email address to log in to MyYoast and another to work with the add-on, you’ll receive an email to validate your account. Complete the steps in the email to validate your account.

I see the error Authorization failed

This error means that multiple Google accounts were detected. You can only use the add-on with the default Google account. You can also solve this by using the add-on in incognito mode.