Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap
v1.1.1by Turbo Addons · updated 1 month ago
Fixes XML declaration errors in sitemaps and RSS by removing leading whitespace. Just activate, no setup required.
- Rank
- #10,096
- Up37 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 363
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3K
- 2,991 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap at a glance
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap is a WordPress plugin by Turbo Addons with 300+ active installs, the #10,096 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Sep 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “whitespace”. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats225 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 363 · -1.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 363 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 361 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 364 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 363 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 360 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 360 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 353 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 352 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 358 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 351 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 350 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 356 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 355 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 369 |
Rank over time
#10,096 · up 191 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #10,096 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #10,133 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,077 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,110 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,100 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,156 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,164 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,308 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,320 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,195 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,338 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,365 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,263 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,299 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,287 |
Growth %
Average -0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +0.55% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.82% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.98% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.68% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.99% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.79% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
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 #10299 → #10156
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.180%
- v1.020%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Aug 6, 2025
- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap
How many websites use Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap?
Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,096 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap been downloaded?
2,991 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Sep 20, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap?
The plugins most like Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap, by the tags they share, are XML Sitemap & Google News (100K+), Companion Sitemap Generator (6K+) and Simple XML Sitemap Generator (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 363 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 3K |
| Author | Turbo Addons |
| First released | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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