WordPress plugin comparison
AP Writer vs Simple Sitemap
At a glance
- Simple Sitemap has more active installs: 60K+, against fewer than 10 for AP Writer.
- On a typical day, Simple Sitemap is downloaded about 423 times, AP Writer about 9.
- AP Writer has no reviews yet.
- Simple Sitemap was updated more recently: Oct 2, 2026, against Sep 22, 2026 for AP Writer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Simple Sitemap has been around longer: since 2010, against 2026 for AP Writer.
Line by line
Simple Sitemap leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AP Writer |  Simple Sitemap |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #71,507 | #654 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 265 | 13.5K |
| Rating | No ratings | 3.9(72) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×1.12 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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