wp_semrush_keyword_overview is a Semrush MCP tool inside Easy MCP AI — the WordPress plugin that connects Claude, ChatGPT, and any AI assistant to your site.
Install Free Plugin →wp_semrush_keyword_overview
Read-onlyKeyword search volume, CPC, competition, results count, and 12-month trend for a phrase. 10 units flat per call.
Requires a Semrush plan with API access and an API key configured in Easy MCP AI → External Data → Semrush. Requires the manage_options capability and mcp:semrush:read OAuth scope.
About this Semrush integration
wp_semrush_keyword_overview is a Semrush tool exposed through the WordPress MCP provided by Easy MCP AI. Calls run through your WordPress server using your own Semrush API key, so any AI client connected to your WordPress MCP endpoint can use it alongside your posts, SEO plugins, and analytics tools in a single workflow.
Only need Semrush data and not the WordPress workflow? Semrush also ships an official Semrush MCP server you can connect to directly.
Description
wp_semrush_keyword_overview is the bread-and-butter keyword research call. For any phrase and database it returns monthly search volume, average CPC, competition level, total results count, and a 12-month volume trend — at a flat cost of 10 API units. Use it to validate target keywords, build keyword shortlists, and inform AI-driven content briefs without opening the Semrush dashboard.
See it in action
wp_semrush_keyword_overview Done. I've used wp_semrush_keyword_overview to complete that for you.
Example Use Cases & Sample Prompts
- Validate a target keyword
- Prompt: “Pull the Semrush keyword overview for ‘ai content workflow’ — volume, CPC, competition, trend.”
- Batch keyword vetting in a brief
- Prompt: “Give me a Semrush overview for each of these 8 keywords and tell me which are worth targeting.”
- Seasonal trend check
- Prompt: “What’s the 12-month trend for ‘black friday wordpress deals’? Should we publish in October?”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does wp_semrush_keyword_overview do?
wp_semrush_keyword_overview is the bread-and-butter keyword research call. For any phrase and database it returns monthly search volume, average CPC, competition level, total results count, and a 12-month volume trend — at a flat cost of 10 API units. Use it to validate target keywords, build keyword shortlists, and inform AI-driven content briefs without opening the Semrush dashboard.
How do I use wp_semrush_keyword_overview with my AI assistant?
Install Easy MCP AI and configure your Semrush credentials in the dashboard. Then connect your AI client and describe what you want in natural language — for example: "What's the Semrush keyword overview for 'wordpress mcp plugin' in the US?"
Do I need Easy MCP AI to use wp_semrush_keyword_overview?
Yes. wp_semrush_keyword_overview is bundled inside Easy MCP AI as part of the Semrush data integration. Configure your credentials, connect your AI, and this tool is available immediately — no coding required.
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Step 1
Get the Plugin
Install Easy MCP AI on your WordPress site to unlock wp_semrush_keyword_overview and all Semrush tools instantly.
Step 2
Connect Your AI Client
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