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Simple Google Sitemap XML

v1.5.0

by Tilex · updated 9 years ago

Simple Google Sitemap XML generates a valid Google XML sitemap.

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Rank
#4,307
Up3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 2,610
2K+ reported · High
Total downloads
248.7K
248,668 all-time
Rating
4.2/5
5 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +46.7% (30d)·Toward 3K+ · ETA ~10d

Simple Google Sitemap XML at a glance

Simple Google Sitemap XML is a WordPress plugin by Tilex with 2K+ active installs, the #4,307 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 47% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.5.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “google webmaster tools”. It was first released in 2010.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

372 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple Google Sitemap XML Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.102030Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8
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DateSimple Google Sitemap XML
Nov 8, 20267
Nov 7, 202615
Nov 6, 202614
Nov 5, 202611
Nov 4, 202611
Nov 3, 202613
Nov 2, 202636
Nov 1, 202618
Oct 31, 202613
Oct 30, 202610
Oct 29, 202616
Oct 28, 20267
Oct 27, 202615
Oct 26, 202613
Oct 25, 202616
Oct 24, 202611
Oct 23, 202619
Oct 22, 202616
Oct 21, 202612
Oct 20, 202610
Oct 19, 202616
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 202610
Oct 15, 20267
Oct 14, 20268
Oct 13, 202611
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 20268
Oct 10, 202611

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 2,610 · +0.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.2.6K2.6K2.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20262,610
Nov 8, 20262,610
Nov 7, 20262,608
Nov 5, 20262,609
Nov 4, 20262,604
Nov 3, 20262,606
Nov 2, 20262,600
Nov 1, 20262,605
Oct 31, 20262,609
Oct 30, 20262,613
Oct 29, 20262,604
Oct 28, 20262,606
Oct 27, 20262,606

Rank over time

#4,307 · up 36 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#4.3K#4.3KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#4,307
Nov 8, 2026#4,310
Nov 7, 2026#4,315
Nov 6, 2026#4,314
Nov 5, 2026#4,312
Nov 4, 2026#4,318
Nov 3, 2026#4,315
Nov 2, 2026#4,324
Nov 1, 2026#4,320
Oct 31, 2026#4,316
Oct 30, 2026#4,314
Oct 29, 2026#4,335
Oct 28, 2026#4,339
Oct 27, 2026#4,338
Oct 16, 2026#4,343

Growth %

Average +0.01% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026+0.08%
Nov 7, 2026-0.02%
Nov 5, 2026+0.19%
Nov 4, 2026-0.08%
Nov 3, 2026+0.23%
Nov 2, 2026-0.19%
Nov 1, 2026-0.15%
Oct 31, 2026-0.15%
Oct 30, 2026+0.35%
Oct 29, 2026-0.08%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

2K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.1.9K2K2.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20262K+
Nov 8, 20262K+
Nov 7, 20262K+
Nov 6, 20262K+
Nov 5, 20262K+
Nov 4, 20262K+
Nov 3, 20262K+
Nov 2, 20262K+
Nov 1, 20262K+
Oct 31, 20262K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+
Oct 16, 20262K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org

No changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.596%
  • Other4.5%

Rating trend

4.2★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.5.0
Requires WordPress
2.0
Tested up to
3.5.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 28, 2010
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple Google Sitemap XML

How many websites use Simple Google Sitemap XML?

Simple Google Sitemap XML is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,307 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple Google Sitemap XML been downloaded?

248,668 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats

When was Simple Google Sitemap XML last updated?

Version 1.5.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is Simple Google Sitemap XML compatible with the latest WordPress?

Simple Google Sitemap XML’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Does Simple Google Sitemap XML have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Simple Google Sitemap XML. See its security record

Is Simple Google Sitemap XML still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simple Google Sitemap XML have?

4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Simple Google Sitemap XML?

The plugins most like Simple Google Sitemap XML, by the tags they share, are XML Sitemap & Google News (100K+), WP Realtime Sitemap (9K+) and All in One SEO (2M+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.2

★★★★★

5 reviews

  • 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
Positive
80%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
20%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Simple Google Sitemap XML
Estimated installs≈ 2,610
Reported installs2K+
Rating4.2
Reviews5
Total downloads248.7K
AuthorTilex
First releasedOct 28, 2010
Version1.5.0
Requires WP2.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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