Very Simple Sitemap
v1.1by Roi Dayan · updated 14 years ago
Very simple plugin to help create a basic sitemap page and sitemap xml file.
- Rank
- #16,440
- Up102 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 117
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.2K
- 12,203 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Very Simple Sitemap at a glance
Very Simple Sitemap is a WordPress plugin by Roi Dayan with 100+ active installs, the #16,440 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Dec 7, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 137 plugins tagged “xml”, it ranks #35. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats70 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Very Simple Sitemap |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 117 · -1.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 119 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 119 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 119 |
Rank over time
#16,440 · down 5 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,440 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,542 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,488 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,394 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,427 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,361 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,362 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,277 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,302 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,361 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,281 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,416 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,435 |
Growth %
Average -0.13% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.86% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.85% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.85% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.85% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.84% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.85% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.84% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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
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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
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.1
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 16, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 7, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Very Simple Sitemap
How many websites use Very Simple Sitemap?
Very Simple Sitemap 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 #16,440 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Very Simple Sitemap been downloaded?
12,203 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Very Simple Sitemap last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Dec 7, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is Very Simple Sitemap compatible with the latest WordPress?
Very Simple Sitemap’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Very Simple Sitemap 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 Very Simple Sitemap have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Very Simple Sitemap?
The plugins most like Very Simple Sitemap, by the tags they share, are XML Sitemap & Google News (100K+), HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode) (10K+) and Companion Sitemap Generator (6K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 117 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 12.2K |
| Author | Roi Dayan |
| First released | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 7, 2012 |
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- Installs
- 100K+
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HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode)
by Angelo Mandato
Adds an HTML (Not XML) sitemap of your pages (not posts) by using the HTML Sitemap Block or shortcode, perfect for those who use WordPress as a CMS.
- Rank
- #1,566
- Installs
- 10K+
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Companion Sitemap Generator
by Papin Schipper
Create clean, complete, and up-to-date sitemaps for your WordPress website automatically.
- Rank
- #2,721
- Installs
- 6K+
- 4.7

Simple XML Sitemap Generator
by Eric-Oliver Mächler
add a sitemap to your wordpress website.
- Rank
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- Installs
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by Tilex
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- Rank
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- Installs
- 2K+
- 4.2

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- Rank
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- Installs
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