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WP Sitemap Control

v1.2.1

by iworks (Marcin Pietrzak) · updated 1 year ago

WP Sitemap Control allow choosing which public post types or taxonomies should be able in the /wp-sitemap.xml

post typepost typessitemapsitemap.xml
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Rank
#9,515
Up16 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 445
400+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.1K
6,124 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
6 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 500+ · ETA ~12d

WP Sitemap Control at a glance

WP Sitemap Control is a WordPress plugin by iworks (Marcin Pietrzak) with 400+ active installs, the #9,515 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.2.1 came out on Oct 16, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 4 plugins tagged “sitemap.xml”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2020.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

91 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Sitemap Control Compare series
Downloads over time: 19 days across 1 series.5Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DateWP Sitemap Control
Oct 28, 20268
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20266
Oct 24, 20267
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20262
Oct 21, 20267
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20268
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20264
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20268
Oct 13, 20267
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20265
Oct 10, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 445 · -2.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.440445450455Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026445
Nov 8, 2026443
Nov 7, 2026444
Nov 5, 2026445
Nov 4, 2026441
Nov 3, 2026442
Nov 2, 2026445
Nov 1, 2026444
Oct 31, 2026442
Oct 30, 2026445
Oct 29, 2026444
Oct 28, 2026445
Oct 27, 2026456

Rank over time

#9,515 · up 8 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 12 days across 1 series.#9.5K#9.5K#9.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#9,515
Nov 8, 2026#9,531
Nov 7, 2026#9,516
Nov 5, 2026#9,504
Nov 3, 2026#9,545
Nov 2, 2026#9,492
Nov 1, 2026#9,518
Oct 31, 2026#9,537
Oct 30, 2026#9,514
Oct 29, 2026#9,533
Oct 28, 2026#9,531
Oct 27, 2026#9,523

Growth %

Average -0.19% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.45%
Nov 8, 2026-0.23%
Nov 7, 2026-0.11%
Nov 5, 2026+0.91%
Nov 4, 2026-0.23%
Nov 3, 2026-0.67%
Nov 2, 2026+0.23%
Nov 1, 2026+0.45%
Oct 31, 2026-0.67%
Oct 30, 2026+0.23%
Oct 29, 2026-0.23%
Oct 28, 2026-2.41%

Active installs band

400+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.380400420Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026400+
Nov 8, 2026400+
Nov 7, 2026400+
Nov 6, 2026400+
Nov 5, 2026400+
Nov 4, 2026400+
Nov 3, 2026400+
Nov 2, 2026400+
Nov 1, 2026400+
Oct 31, 2026400+
Oct 30, 2026400+
Oct 29, 2026400+
Oct 28, 2026400+
Oct 27, 2026400+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #9531 → #9504
    • Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12

Versions in use

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

  • v1.280%
  • v1.017%
  • v1.13.6%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2.1
Requires WordPress
6.0
Tested up to
6.8.12
Requires PHP
8.0
First released
Nov 25, 2020
Last updated
Oct 16, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Sitemap Control

How many websites use WP Sitemap Control?

WP Sitemap Control is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,515 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Sitemap Control been downloaded?

6,124 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was WP Sitemap Control last updated?

Version 1.2.1 came out on Oct 16, 2025 (1 year ago).

Is WP Sitemap Control compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Sitemap Control’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 WP Sitemap Control still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP Sitemap Control have?

5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to WP Sitemap Control?

The plugins most like WP Sitemap Control, by the tags they share, are Display HTML Sitemap (1K+), Lana Sitemap (400+) and XML Sitemaps Manager (400+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

6 reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 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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WP Sitemap Control
Estimated installs≈ 445
Reported installs400+
Rating5.0
Reviews6
Total downloads6.1K
Authoriworks (Marcin Pietrzak)
First releasedNov 25, 2020
Version1.2.1
Requires WP6.0
Requires PHP8.0
Last updatedOct 16, 2025

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