What's new?

Bug fixes

• Fixed: An issue with the X-Robots-Tag detection and display that was reported by Mathias Noyez from Depends SEO agency in Belgium. Thanks for the heads-up—we’ve corrected how the extension reads and surfaces the X-Robots-Tag HTTP header so it now reflects the actual indexability status as intended.

What’s new

• We’ve added an AI Robots Tag checker so you can see at a glance how the X-Robots-Tag (and related directives) affect indexing for the page you’re on. It sits alongside the existing meta robots and X-Robots status in the extension, giving you a clearer picture of how crawlers and AI systems are being instructed to treat the page.

Google made some changes in the SERP, breaking the People Also Asked extractor. Those are now fixed again.

What’s new

AI Insights

We’ve added a brand new AI Search Insights tab that reveals the hidden search queries that ChatGPT and Gemini generate when they’re answering your questions. Ever wondered what queries an AI chatbot uses when it searches the web for you?

Now you can see exactly what’s happening behind the curtain. The extension automatically extracts query fan-outs from both ChatGPT and Gemini, giving you unique insights into how AI models interpret questions and search for information.

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What’s new

• We’ve added two new tools to help you diagnose issues with JavaScript-heavy websites. First, you can now disable JavaScript entirely, because sometimes the best way to see what’s really happening is to see what happens when nothing happens.
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Small bugfix while working on the next feature.

After a recent change in the SERP, there was an issue with the Core Web Vitals module in the SERP. This is now fixed, together with the status icons in the icon pin.

The extension was giving some glitches sometimes when interacting on Github, thanks Bjorn for reporting!

We all know that just creating content isn’t enough.

Content creation is only half the battle – the rest is gaining notice.

If you want traffic and conversion, you need to make sure your content looks as sexy outside your website as it does on it.

That means having the right OG:Image tags for example.

This release shows you the Open Graph tags and Twitter Cards on any page you’re on.

You might also have heard about Reddit’s growing importance in the Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs).

So, we’ve included an easy way to see if the current URL is already shared on any subreddit. Like this, you can jump right into the discussion if the link has already been submitted.

Otherwise, a “Submit this link” is provided for a link to the Reddit submission page.

And if you’re just starting out on your Reddit journey, this is also an excellent way to start building up some karma by submitting interesting content to the platform.

Web performance and SEO go hand in hand, but how much does it really matter for your keywords? With our latest update, you’ll uncover the connection between Core Web Vitals and your search rankings—directly on the Google results page.

Here’s what this update of the Sprout SEO Extension brings to the table:

• Inline Performance Scores: See real-time Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, and INP) for every result in the SERP, giving you a clear picture of how fast (or slow) the competition is.
• Correlation Metrics: Find out if top-ranked sites are also the fastest. The insights might just surprise you—and teach you how speed can give you the edge.
• Actionable Insights: Learn which performance metrics (like LCP or CLS) could help you climb higher in the rankings. Faster pages, better rankings? Let’s find out.

This update isn’t just another metric tracker—it’s your shortcut to understanding how web performance affects rankings and where you can outpace the competition.

Ready to optimize smarter, not harder? 🚀

P.S. We’ve also fixed some bugs related to the CSS that are sometimes injected into pages to display the extra content from this extension (Thanks, Julian Schleemann and Andrew Golubev, for reporting it).

It shouldn’t mess up your pages anymore.

We’re excited to introduce version 4.1, packed with new features, enhancements, and fixes to streamline your SEO workflow.

#1 All-New Image Analysis Tab

Optimizing images just got a whole lot easier! Our new Images tab gives you a comprehensive overview of all images on the current page, helping you identify optimization opportunities at a glance.

What’s New:

• Total Image Count: See the total number of images on the page.
• Alt Text Analysis: Instantly spot images missing alt text and export a list for quick fixes.
• Title Text Check: Find images without title attributes to ensure complete metadata.
• Dimension Check: Highlight images missing explicit width and height dimensions for better page performance.

Export Options: Export data for:

• All images
• Images missing alt text
• Images missing title attributes
• Images without dimensions

File Details: Easily review each image’s:

• Alt text
• Title text
• Dimensions
• File size
• URL

This feature ensures your images are optimized for accessibility, SEO, and page speed, saving you hours of manual review.

#2 Bug Fixes & Speed Improvements

We’ve squashed bugs and fine-tuned performance to make your experience even smoother:

• Faster Page Analysis: Improved loading times across all tabs, so you get your insights quicker than ever.
• Export Stability: Resolved issues with data exports to ensure seamless CSV downloads.
• General UI Fixes: Polished the interface for a cleaner and more intuitive user experience.
• Fixed an outstanding bug reported by Andrew Golubev that gave some CSS issues on a specific site

Why update?

With version 4.1, Sprout SEO not only keeps your content and technical SEO in check but also makes image optimization effortless.

Whether you’re improving accessibility, fine-tuning page performance, or managing large-scale content projects, this update has you covered.

We hope you love these new features and improvements as much as we do! Don’t forget to share your feedback – we’re always listening. 😊