WordPress plugin comparison

Simple Sitemap vs Simple XML Sitemap Generator

Simple Sitemap

by David Gwyer

60K+ installs3.9

Simple XML Sitemap Generator

by Eric-Oliver Mächler

3K+ installs4.6

At a glance

Simple Sitemap has more active installs: 60K+, against 3K+ for Simple XML Sitemap Generator.
On a typical day, Simple Sitemap is downloaded about 423 times, Simple XML Sitemap Generator about 31.
Simple XML Sitemap Generator is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews, against 3.9 from 72 reviews.
Simple Sitemap was updated more recently: Oct 2, 2026, against Sep 5, 2026 for Simple XML Sitemap Generator.
Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Simple Sitemap has been around longer: since 2010, against 2016 for Simple XML Sitemap Generator.

Simple Sitemap leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.

Metric	Simple Sitemap	Simple XML Sitemap Generator
Popular rank	#654	#3,877
Active installs	60K+	3K+
Downloads, last 30 days	13.5K	962
Rating	3.9(72)	4.6(11)
Support threads resolved	100%	–
Tested up to	7.1.4	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×1.12	×0.72
Last release	1 month ago	2 months ago
Requires PHP	7.4	–

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