WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Sitemap vs Simple XML Sitemap
At a glance
- Simple Sitemap has more active installs: 60K+, against 90+ for Simple XML Sitemap.
- On a typical day, Simple Sitemap is downloaded about 423 times, Simple XML Sitemap about 2.
- Simple XML Sitemap has no reviews yet.
- Simple Sitemap was updated more recently: Oct 2, 2026, against Apr 9, 2010 for Simple XML Sitemap.
- Simple Sitemap is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 2.9.2 for Simple XML Sitemap.
Line by line
Simple Sitemap leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Sitemap |  Simple XML Sitemap |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #654 | #16,819 |
| Active installs | 60K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 13.5K | 59 |
| Rating | 3.9(72) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 2.9.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.12 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 16 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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