Best WordPress Sitemap Plugins in 2026
Data from WordPress.org Updated First published 5 min read
XML sitemaps for search engines and HTML sitemaps for readers.
WordPress has produced a basic XML sitemap since version 5.5, so a sitemap plugin has to add control: which post types are included, how the file is split, what lastmod says, and whether readers get an HTML version too.
Together these 10 plugins run on more than 1,417,000 active WordPress sites. Ranked from both WordPress.org orderings for "sitemap", its tag listing and its search results.
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Best Sitemap Plugin for each measure
One plugin per measure, taken from the same WordPress.org figures as the ranking. A measure with nothing behind it is left out rather than guessed.
- Most installed
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XML Sitemap Generator for Google
1 million+, active installs reported by WordPress.org
- Highest rated
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XML Sitemap Generator for Google
4.8 out of 5, from 2,233 reviews, counting only plugins with at least 50
- Most reviewed
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XML Sitemap Generator for Google
2,233 reviews, the largest body of feedback behind a score
- Most recently updated
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Kwayy HTML Sitemap
September 6, 2026, the latest release in this list
- Longest established
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XML Sitemap Generator for Google
June 16, 2005, first published on WordPress.org
- Most languages
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Disable WP Sitemaps
8 languages, translated to 90% or more on translate.wordpress.org
Sitemap Plugins compared: rating, reviews, installs
| # | Plugin | Rating | Reviews | Active installs |
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| 1 | XML Sitemap Generator for Google | 4.8 | 2,233 | 1 million+ |
| 2 | WP Sitemap Page | 4.8 | 205 | 200,000+ |
| 3 | XML Sitemap & Google News | 4.4 | 85 | 100,000+ |
| 4 | Simple Sitemap | 3.9 | 72 | 60,000+ |
| 5 | Dynamic XML Sitemaps Generator for Google | 4.7 | 46 | 20,000+ |
| 6 | HTML Page Sitemap | 4.4 | 24 | 10,000+ |
| 7 | Kwayy HTML Sitemap | 4.7 | 18 | 6,000+ |
| 8 | Disable WP Sitemaps | 5.0 | 10 | 10,000+ |
| 9 | Hierarchical HTML Sitemap | 5.0 | 12 | 4,000+ |
| 10 | Companion Sitemap Generator | 4.7 | 55 | 7,000+ |
The 10 best Sitemap Plugins, ranked by WordPress.org
Ranked from both WordPress.org orderings for "sitemap", its tag listing and its search results. Arrows show movement against the previous snapshot.
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4.8 (2,233) 1 million+ active installs Updated May 31, 2026 Tested up to 7.0.4 Paid version available
Generate multiple types of sitemaps to improve SEO and get your website indexed quickly.
4.8 (205) 200,000+ active installs Updated Aug 21, 2026 Tested up to 7.1Add a sitemap on any of your page using the simple shortcode [wp_sitemap_page]. Improve the SEO and navigation of your website.
4.4 (85) 100,000+ active installs Updated Jun 10, 2026 Tested up to 7.0.4 Paid version availableTake control of your WordPress core XML Sitemap and add a Google News Sitemap.
Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress
3.9 (72) 60,000+ active installs Updated Sep 1, 2026 Tested up to 7.1Build a responsive HTML sitemap in the block editor with live preview, flexible sorting, tabs, and shortcode support.
4.7 (46) 20,000+ active installs Updated Aug 29, 2026 Tested up to 7.1Boost SEO 🚀 with powerful XML, HTML, Image, Video & Google News sitemaps for better search engine indexing.
HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode)
4.4 (24) 10,000+ active installs Updated Aug 31, 2026 Tested up to 7.1Adds an HTML (Not XML) sitemap of your pages (not posts) by using the HTML Sitemap Block or shortcode, perfect for those who use WordPress as a CMS.
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4.7 (18) 6,000+ active installs Updated Sep 6, 2026 Tested up to 7.1
Generate a clean, SEO-friendly HTML sitemap for WordPress. Supports Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types, Taxonomies, and WooCommerce.
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5.0 (10) 10,000+ active installs Updated Jul 18, 2026 Tested up to 7.1
Disables the automatically generated WP Sitemaps.
5.0 (12) 4,000+ active installs Updated Aug 30, 2026 Tested up to 7.1A lightweight HTML sitemap that groups posts by hierarchical categories and can optionally list pages.
Companion Sitemap Generator – Simple, Smart, and SEO-Ready
4.7 (55) 7,000+ active installs Updated Apr 23, 2026 Tested up to 6.9.7Create clean, complete, and up-to-date sitemaps for your WordPress website automatically.
How to choose a Sitemap Plugin for WordPress
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Check your SEO plugin is not already doing this
Every major SEO plugin ships a sitemap and usually disables the core one. Adding a third generator produces competing files.
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Exclude what you do not want indexed
Tag archives, attachment pages and thin taxonomy pages are the usual candidates. A sitemap that lists everything invites the crawler to waste time.
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Lastmod has to be true
A file claiming every page changed today teaches crawlers to ignore the field. It should name the day content actually changed.
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HTML sitemaps are for people
They help readers and internal linking, not search engines. Treat them as a separate decision from the XML file.
Sitemap Plugin comparisons: side by side
The top four against each other on installs, ratings, reviews and updates. Each measure names its own leader; there is no overall winner.
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XML Sitemap Generator for Google vs WP Sitemap Page#1 vs #2 · 1 million+ vs 200,000+ installs
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XML Sitemap Generator for Google vs XML Sitemap & Google News#1 vs #3 · 1 million+ vs 100,000+ installs
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XML Sitemap Generator for Google vs Simple Sitemap#1 vs #4 · 1 million+ vs 60,000+ installs
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WP Sitemap Page vs XML Sitemap & Google News#2 vs #3 · 200,000+ vs 100,000+ installs
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WP Sitemap Page vs Simple Sitemap#2 vs #4 · 200,000+ vs 60,000+ installs
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XML Sitemap & Google News vs Simple Sitemap#3 vs #4 · 100,000+ vs 60,000+ installs
How we rank Sitemap Plugins
WordPress.org publishes two orderings for "sitemap" and neither is reliable alone. The tag listing covers every tag the directory files these plugins under, "sitemap", "sitemaps" and "html-sitemap", and is sorted by active installs, which lets a large plugin carrying one of them loosely sit above the ones the category is about. Its search results are sorted by relevance and carry their own noise. So a plugin is placed here by where it sits across both lists: high in each one lifts it, high in only one does not. We fetch both every day at 03:00 UTC, keep every day's snapshot, and add nothing of our own. No plugin is inserted, removed or sponsored, and each entry shows its position in both lists on its own page. Full methodology.
Sitemap Plugins FAQ
What is the best Sitemap Plugin for WordPress?
On WordPress.org's own ranking for "sitemap", XML Sitemap Generator for Google is #1 as of September 7, 2026, with 1 million+ active installs and a 4.8 out of 5 rating.
Which Sitemap Plugin has the most active installs?
XML Sitemap Generator for Google, with 1 million+ active installs reported by WordPress.org as of September 7, 2026. It ranks #1 in this list.
Which Sitemap Plugin has the highest rating?
XML Sitemap Generator for Google, rated 4.8 out of 5 by 2,233 reviewers on WordPress.org. Only plugins with at least 50 reviews are counted, so a single 5-star review does not win.
Which Sitemap Plugin was updated most recently?
Kwayy HTML Sitemap shipped its latest release on September 6, 2026. 8 of the 10 plugins in this list were updated in the last 90 days, which is the usual sign of active maintenance.
How many Sitemap Plugins are there on WordPress.org?
WordPress.org lists 253 plugins tagged "sitemap", "sitemaps" and "html-sitemap" as of September 7, 2026. This page shows the top 10 in the directory's own order.
Are these Sitemap Plugins free?
All 10 are free to install from WordPress.org. 2 of them are listed as commercial, meaning the developer sells a paid version or add-ons: XML Sitemap Generator for Google, XML Sitemap & Google News.
Do I need a Sitemap Plugin if WordPress makes one already?
Not for a small site. The built-in file lists your posts, pages and public types and that is enough for a crawler to find them. A plugin earns its place when you need to exclude types or individual pages, control how the file is split, add images, or produce an HTML sitemap for readers.
Should every page be in the sitemap?
Only pages you want indexed. Anything set to noindex, thin tag archives, internal search results and attachment pages should be left out, because including them spends crawl budget on pages you do not want ranked. The sitemap is a recommendation of what matters, not an inventory.
Sitemap Plugins: the bottom line
As of September 7, 2026, XML Sitemap Generator for Google holds the #1 spot for "sitemap" on WordPress.org, followed by WP Sitemap Page and XML Sitemap & Google News. If install base matters most, XML Sitemap Generator for Google leads with 1 million+ active installs. If ratings matter most, XML Sitemap Generator for Google scores 4.8 out of 5 across 2,233 reviews.
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