Bulk Meta Editor
Edit meta titles, descriptions, and focus keywords across every post in one spreadsheet-style table â with filters, inline save, CSV import/export, and bulk AI generation.
Before you start
The Bulk Meta Editor is a spreadsheet-style workspace for meta titles, descriptions, and focus keywords. Instead of opening each post individually, load an entire post type, filter by gaps, edit inline, and save on blur.
You will need:
- WordPress Administrator or Editor with SEO permissions
- Published posts or pages to edit
- AI credits for bulk AI generation (Pro plans)
Open Bulk Meta Editor
Navigate to:
SEO Rank Genius â Tools & Analytics â Bulk Meta Editor
The screen opens with KPI summary cards, filter controls, and an empty table until you click Load.
Bulk Meta Editor EXPERIMENTAL
Edit meta titles, descriptions, and focus keywords across all posts
Bulk Meta Editor â KPI row showing total posts and meta completion breakdown.
KPI cards explained
Filters & selection
Use the filter bar to narrow which posts load into the table. Select rows with checkboxes for bulk actions.
Filter dropdowns, Load button, and bulk action bar when rows are selected.
- Type â post type dropdown (Posts, Pages, custom types).
- Filter â All Posts, Missing Title, Missing Description, No Focus Keyword.
- Search â filter by post title before loading.
- Load â fetch the current page of results into the table.
Bulk AI actions
After selecting rows with checkboxes, the bulk action bar appears with three AI buttons (Pro plans with AI credits):
Edit in the table
Click any Meta Title or Meta Description cell to edit inline. Character counters appear below each field. Changes save automatically when you click outside the cell.
| Post | Meta Title | Meta Description | Focus Keyword | AI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress SEO Guide POST | WordPress SEO Guide (2026) 42 / 60 | Learn WordPress SEO step by step… 128 / 160 | wordpress seo | AI | |
| Schema Markup Basics POST | (empty) | Add structured data to improve… | schema markup | AI |
Inline table editing â status dot, editable title/desc fields, character counters, per-row AI button.
Status dots
The colored dot in the SEO column reflects meta completeness: green (complete), amber (partial), red (missing). Per-row AI buttons generate meta for a single post without selecting checkboxes.
CSV import and export
Use Export CSV to download the current view for offline editing or agency handoffs. Import CSV merges changes back â columns must match the export format.
Experimental note
Bulk Meta Editor is labeled EXPERIMENTAL because it loads large datasets into a single admin view. On sites with thousands of posts, use filters and pagination rather than loading everything at once.
Troubleshooting
Table shows Click Load to fetch posts
Select a post type and click Load. The table does not auto-populate on tab open â this keeps the admin page fast on large sites.
Changes not saving
Edits save on blur (click outside the cell). Wait for the green Saved indicator before navigating away. Check that your user role can edit posts.
AI buttons disabled or missing
Bulk AI requires a Pro plan and available AI credits. Connect AI under Settings if you see a setup prompt. Free plans can still edit manually.
Import CSV fails
Ensure the CSV matches the export column order: post ID, title, meta title, meta description, focus keyword. UTF-8 encoding required.
Page loads slowly
Use filters to reduce result set size. Load Posts only (not all types), filter to Missing Meta, and work in batches of 50 via pagination.