Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap — WordPress Sitemap Plugin
by Turbo Addons · WordPress.org page · Website
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap has 300+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,801 downloads all time. It was downloaded 383 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on September 20, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap at a glance
Is Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Automatically removes leading whitespace from XML output
- Fixes “XML declaration not at start” errors
- Works with Rank Math, Yoast, and other sitemap plugins
- Compatible with any WordPress theme or hosting
- Runs silently in the background
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap reviews and ratings
3 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Works perfect
Thanks this saved me so much time, even AI could not solve my problem, but one click and it worked :)
bestwin -
Instantly Fixed My Sitemap Issue
My sitemap had a strange whitespace problem that was breaking indexation. I installed this plugin, and it fixed everything instantly! Super simple and works like a charm — highly recommended for anyone facing sitemap issues.
Webhook Academy -
works like a charm
Just install and activate to work. Amazing!
Junior Rocha
Download and install history
617 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Sitemap Plugins | #45 by tag, #27 in search | #24 | ▲1 |
Details
Fixes XML declaration errors in sitemaps and RSS by removing leading whitespace. Just activate, no setup required.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap competes in
Tags
- error
- rss feed error
- sitemap
- whitespace
- xml
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- Version
- 1.1.1
- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
- First published
- Aug 6, 2025
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap FAQ
What does Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap offers Automatically removes leading whitespace from XML output, Fixes “XML declaration not at start” errors, Works with Rank Math, Yoast, and other sitemap plugins, Compatible with any WordPress theme or hosting and Runs silently in the background.
How many active installs does Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap have?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs for Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap as of October 22, 2026.
Is Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 20, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Is Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap free?
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap rank among Sitemap Plugins?
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap is #24 in the WordPress.org Sitemap Plugins ranking.