Sitemap Guardian
v1.0.21by Sitemap Co. · updated 2 months ago
Free, practical security monitoring and hardening for WordPress.
- Rank
- #26,937
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 483
- 483 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Sitemap Guardian at a glance
Sitemap Guardian is a WordPress plugin by Sitemap Co. with 20+ active installs, the #26,937 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.21 came out on Sep 8, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 115 plugins tagged “hardening”, it ranks #23. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats90 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Sitemap Guardian |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · +9.1% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
Rank over time
#26,937 · up 1,343 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #26,937 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,799 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,126 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,426 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,128 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,370 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,966 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,280 |
Growth %
Average +0.73% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +4.54% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Sitemap Guardian ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads -33.3%
- 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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.21
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Aug 22, 2026
- Last updated
- Sep 8, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Sitemap Guardian
How many websites use Sitemap Guardian?
Sitemap Guardian is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,937 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Sitemap Guardian been downloaded?
483 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Sitemap Guardian last updated?
Version 1.0.21 came out on Sep 8, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Sitemap Guardian compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Sitemap Guardian still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Sitemap Guardian have?
No one has reviewed Sitemap Guardian on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Sitemap Guardian?
The plugins most like Sitemap Guardian, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Security Optimizer (1M+) and Hide My WP Ghost (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 483 |
| Author | Sitemap Co. |
| First released | Aug 22, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.21 |
| Requires WP | 6.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 8, 2026 |
Alternatives to Sitemap Guardian
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
Wordfence Security
by Mark Maunder
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.
- Rank
- #11
- Installs
- 5M+
- 4.7

Security Optimizer
by SiteGround
Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.
- Rank
- #51
- Installs
- 1M+
- 4.5

Hide My WP Ghost
by John Darrel
Hide My WP Ghost is a WordPress security plugin that hides WP paths and protects your site with Path Security, Firewall, Brute Force Protection, 2FA
- Rank
- #402
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.5

Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall
by Eli
This Anti-Malware scanner searches for Malware, Viruses, and other security threats and vulnerabilities on your server and it helps you fix them.
- Rank
- #310
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.9

Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal
by CleanTalk Inc
Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks & suspicious traffic. Includes firewall, login security, 2FA & vulnerability checks.
- Rank
- #886
- Installs
- 40K+
- 4.8

All-In-One Security (AIOS)
by David Anderson / Team Updraft
Protect your WordPress site with All-In-One Security (AIOS): easy-to-use login security, a powerful firewall, and much more.
- Rank
- #56
- Installs
- 1M+
- 4.7
Side by side:Sitemap Guardian vs Wordfence SecuritySitemap Guardian vs Security OptimizerSitemap Guardian vs Hide My WP Ghost