Lightweight Sitemap Generator
v1.0.30by andreyberestov · updated 1 month ago
XML sitemap generator for WordPress with file or dynamic mode. Supports all public post types and taxonomies. Optional Google News sitemap.
- Rank
- #14,419
- Up41 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 148
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,894 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Lightweight Sitemap Generator at a glance
Lightweight Sitemap Generator is a WordPress plugin by andreyberestov with 100+ active installs, the #14,419 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 14% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.30 came out on Sep 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 15 plugins tagged “site map”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats244 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Lightweight Sitemap Generator |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 148 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 148 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 148 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 147 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 149 |
Rank over time
#14,419 · up 541 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,419 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,460 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,549 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,654 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,659 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,650 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,793 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,768 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,751 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,626 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,971 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,926 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,959 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,960 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.68% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.40% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +4.32% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.04% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14959 → #14659Downloads +35.7%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.30
- Requires WordPress
- 4.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Sep 16, 2025
- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Lightweight Sitemap Generator
How many websites use Lightweight Sitemap Generator?
Lightweight Sitemap Generator is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,419 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Lightweight Sitemap Generator been downloaded?
2,894 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Lightweight Sitemap Generator last updated?
Version 1.0.30 came out on Sep 20, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Lightweight Sitemap Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Lightweight Sitemap Generator still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Lightweight Sitemap Generator have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Lightweight Sitemap Generator?
The plugins most like Lightweight Sitemap Generator, by the tags they share, are WP Sitemap Page (200K+), Dynamic XML Sitemaps Generator for Google (20K+) and Sitemap by click5 (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 148 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | andreyberestov |
| First released | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.30 |
| Requires WP | 4.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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