Simple Multisite Sitemaps
v1.1by luckyduck.networks · updated 13 years ago
This plugin, once activated, generates a sitemap.xml on-the-fly for every site in a multisite network.
- Rank
- #34,540
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.5K
- 8,470 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Multisite Sitemaps at a glance
Simple Multisite Sitemaps is a WordPress plugin by luckyduck.networks with 10+ active installs, the #34,540 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Feb 16, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 5 plugins tagged “xml sitemaps”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Multisite Sitemaps |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#34,540 · down 277 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #34,540 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #33,434 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #34,156 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #34,123 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,355 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,780 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #34,263 |
Growth %
Average -1.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.77% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo 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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.1
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 3, 2012
- Last updated
- Feb 16, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Multisite Sitemaps
How many websites use Simple Multisite Sitemaps?
Simple Multisite Sitemaps is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,540 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Multisite Sitemaps been downloaded?
8,470 times in total since 2012. See download stats
When was Simple Multisite Sitemaps last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Feb 16, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Simple Multisite Sitemaps compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Multisite Sitemaps’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.
Is Simple Multisite Sitemaps still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple Multisite Sitemaps 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 Multisite Sitemaps?
The plugins most like Simple Multisite Sitemaps, by the tags they share, are XML Sitemaps (2K+), Youtube Video Sitemap generator (200+) and Disable WP Sitemaps (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 8.5K |
| Author | luckyduck.networks |
| First released | Sep 3, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 16, 2013 |
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