Yoast & php mysql

Hello @mtwk-applied

Thanks for choosing the Yoast SEO plugin. Like most software, Yoast SEO has specific requirements to be able to run properly.

Database management systems

• MySQL?version 5.6 or greater?OR
• MariaDB?version 10.0 or greater

PHP version

For Yoast SEO to run properly, you should have a PHP version of 7.2.5 or higher.?In fact, we recommend PHP version 7.4 or above. Before you upgrade to a higher PHP version,?check if your WordPress site is ready for it. Read?this help article?to learn how to update your PHP version.?

Your?PHP memory?should be 256M or greater.

You can learn more about the plugin requirements