WordPress plugin comparison

Simple XML Sitemap Generator vs WP Sitemap Page

Simple XML Sitemap Generator

by Eric-Oliver Mächler

3K+ installs4.6

WP Sitemap Page

by Tony Archambeau

200K+ installs4.8

At a glance

WP Sitemap Page has more active installs: 200K+, against 3K+ for Simple XML Sitemap Generator.
On a typical day, WP Sitemap Page is downloaded about 838 times, Simple XML Sitemap Generator about 31.
WP Sitemap Page is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 205 reviews, against 4.6 from 11 reviews.
Simple XML Sitemap Generator was updated more recently: Sep 5, 2026, against Aug 21, 2026 for WP Sitemap Page.
Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
WP Sitemap Page has been around longer: since 2012, against 2016 for Simple XML Sitemap Generator.

WP Sitemap Page leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.

Metric	Simple XML Sitemap Generator	WP Sitemap Page
Popular rank	#3,874	#210
Active installs	3K+	200K+
Downloads, last 30 days	960	27.7K
Rating	4.6(11)	4.8(205)
Support threads resolved	–	0%
Tested up to	7.1.4	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×0.72	×1.24
Last release	2 months ago	2 months ago
Requires PHP	–	–

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