Simple News XML Sitemap Generator — WordPress Sitemap Plugin
by Dave · WordPress.org page
Simple News XML Sitemap Generator has 10+ active installs on WordPress.org and 874 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 9, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
Simple News XML Sitemap Generator at a glance
Is Simple News XML Sitemap Generator well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Generates an XML sitemap compliant with news service specifications
- Automatically updates when new posts are published
- Full support for standard WordPress posts
- Automatically includes articles from the past 2 days
- Automatically pings Google and Bing when new content is published
- Optimized for performance and security
Details
Generates an XML sitemap optimized for news services following official guidelines for advanced indexing.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Simple News XML Sitemap Generator competes in
Tags
- bing
- google news
- news
- sitemap
- xml sitemap
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- Version
- 1.2
- Last updated
- May 9, 2025
- First published
- May 8, 2025
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Simple News XML Sitemap Generator FAQ
What does Simple News XML Sitemap Generator do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Simple News XML Sitemap Generator offers Generates an XML sitemap compliant with news service specifications, Automatically updates when new posts are published, Full support for standard WordPress posts, Automatically includes articles from the past 2 days and Automatically pings Google and Bing when new content is published.
How many active installs does Simple News XML Sitemap Generator have?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs for Simple News XML Sitemap Generator as of September 7, 2026.
Is Simple News XML Sitemap Generator still maintained?
The last release was on May 9, 2025, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Simple News XML Sitemap Generator free?
Simple News XML Sitemap Generator is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.