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Yoast SEO Google Docs Add-On
Create better content in Google Docs* with real-time SEO guidance powered by Yoast. Keep your workflow focused and your writing optimized.
- *You need a Google or Google Workspace account to activate the Yoast SEO Google Docs add-on. Learn more.
- If you have Yoast SEO Premium you already have FREE access from your MyYoast account! Learn more.
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Start optimizing where your content begins
Stay aligned with SEO best practice
Set your focus keyphrase and keep your content on-topic as you write.
Optimize without breaking your flow
Real-time SEO and readability tips, right in your Google Doc.
Make every sentence easier to read
Get smart suggestions to improve your content's structure and clarity.
Keep your content SEO balanced
Spot keyword overuse, underuse and placement. Optimize your content with confidence.
Made for writers, publishers and anyone in between
Whether you’re a creator, editor or anywhere in the content pipeline, the Yoast Google Docs add-on fits right into your flow.
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Get SEO feedback without leaving Google Docs
Save time by optimizing content where you already write
With the Yoast SEO Google Docs add-on, you get instant analysis on SEO, readability, and inclusivity as you write. There’s no need to switch platforms or check Yoast SEO on your CMS for feedback.
Whether you’re drafting solo or collaborating in real time, you’ll know your content is on track, making the entire process faster and more reliable.
Keep every contributor aligned on quality
Give writers and editors built-in SEO standards to follow
Whether you’re working with freelancers or internal teams, the add-on ensures that everyone follows the Yoast SEO and readability best practices.
Writers get clear, real-time guidance while drafting, so the content that reaches your desk is already on brief and ready to move forward.
Move from draft to publish with fewer delays
Fix issues early and avoid last-minute revisions
The add-on helps you catch SEO problems while you’re still writing. That means less rework, fewer blockers, and faster review cycles.
When every draft is optimized from the start, publishing becomes a process you can trust, not a last-minute scramble.
You can find step-by-step instructions in our How to install the Yoast SEO Google Docs add-on article!
Consult our Common errors article to find solutions
Yes, the Yoast SEO for Google Docs add-on will not work without a Google account. Your Google account can be @gmail, or at @yourcompany if your company is using Google Workspace.
Yes! Yoast SEO Premium users can link one Google account to the add-on through MyYoast.com.
The following OAuth 2.0 Scopes will be requested to each user that executes the extension. Reference
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.file :
This scope is required to allow the extension to function properly on restricted or private files selected by the user. It is not used to browse or list Drive contents.
The scope is only invoked via ScriptApp.getOAuthToken() to authorize specific HTTP requests made through UrlFetchApp. These requests retrieve HTML content from the current Google Document for internal content analysis and for exporting data to XML.
No Drive files are accessed without user interaction or intent.
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/script.external_request :
This scope is required to enable HTTP requests to trusted external services (Reference). It is used in the following specific cases:
Downloading the current Google Document in HTML format.
Validating the user’s license through the License Validation API.
Sending parsed content to our internal analysis service for formatting and export.
All requests are performed securely and with minimal, purpose-specific data. No sensitive user data is transmitted or exposed beyond the intended interaction.
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/documents :
This scope allows the extension to interact with the Google Document the user is actively working in. It is used to:
Retrieve the document ID.
Identify the active tab.
Detect the document language.
These functions support the extension’s analysis and export tools. The add-on does not access any documents that the user hasn’t explicitly opened or interacted with.
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/script.container.ui :
This scope is required to integrate with the Google Docs UI and provide a seamless user experience. It is used to:
Add a custom item to the Google Docs “Extensions” menu.
Render the extension’s interface in the sidebar using HTMLService.
Display informational or help messages using modals.
All interactions remain inside the Google Docs environment and are initiated directly by the user.
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.email :
This scope is used to retrieve the user’s primary Google Account email address.
It is strictly used during a one-time license validation process, ensuring that the user is authorized to access the full extension features.