How to Add Meta Keywords in WordPress Without a Plugin (and Whether You Should)

• 21 June 2026
• by: Cristina Shank
• in: WordPress
• Tags: child theme, functions.php, meta tags, SEO, WordPress
• note: no comments

Learn how to add a meta keywords tag in WordPress without a plugin using functions.php — plus the honest truth about why Google ignores it and what to focus on instead.

Read More »