Virtual Robots.txt — WordPress Sitemap Plugin
by Marios Alexandrou · WordPress.org page · Website
Virtual Robots.txt has 40,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 452,350 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 20, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Virtual Robots.txt at a glance
Is Virtual Robots.txt well maintained?
Virtual Robots.txt reviews and ratings
10 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where Virtual Robots.txt ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Virtual Robots.txt appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Sitemap Plugins | #48 in search, not tagged | #83 | – |
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Details
Virtual Robots.txt automatically creates a robots.txt file for your site. Your robots.txt file can be easily edited from the plugin settings page.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- robots
- robots.txt
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- Version
- 1.10
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2026
- First published
- Jun 13, 2009
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Virtual Robots.txt FAQ
How many active installs does Virtual Robots.txt have?
WordPress.org reports 40,000+ active installs for Virtual Robots.txt as of September 7, 2026.
Is Virtual Robots.txt still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 20, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is Virtual Robots.txt free?
Virtual Robots.txt is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Virtual Robots.txt rank among Sitemap Plugins?
Virtual Robots.txt is #83 in the WordPress.org Sitemap Plugins ranking.