XML Image Sitemap
v1.04by esnagel · updated 14 years ago
Creates an image sitemap to submit to the search engines for better image rankings
- Rank
- #15,053
- Down50 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 138
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 26.8K
- 26,832 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
XML Image Sitemap at a glance
XML Image Sitemap is a WordPress plugin by esnagel with 100+ active installs, the #15,053 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.04 came out on Jul 4, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 315 plugins tagged “sitemap”, it ranks #63. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | XML Image Sitemap |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 138 · -5.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 146 |
Rank over time
#15,053 · up 37 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,053 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,003 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,009 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,015 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,039 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,021 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,011 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,067 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,077 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,108 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,115 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,090 |
Growth %
Average -0.47% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.16% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
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.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.
- v1.04100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.04
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 14, 2011
- Last updated
- Jul 4, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about XML Image Sitemap
How many websites use XML Image Sitemap?
XML Image 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 #15,053 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has XML Image Sitemap been downloaded?
26,832 times in total since 2011.
When was XML Image Sitemap last updated?
Version 1.04 came out on Jul 4, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is XML Image Sitemap compatible with the latest WordPress?
XML Image Sitemap’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 XML Image Sitemap still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does XML Image Sitemap have?
No one has reviewed XML Image Sitemap on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to XML Image Sitemap?
The plugins most like XML Image Sitemap, by the tags they share, are WP Sitemap Page (200K+), Modern Image Formats (100K+) and XML Sitemap & Google News (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 138 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 26.8K |
| Author | esnagel |
| First released | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Version | 1.04 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 4, 2012 |
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