Xml Sitemap Generator
v1.1by RenaudMG · updated 13 years ago
Creates a sitemap.xml file ready to be sent to Google Webmaster Tools
- Rank
- #9,652
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 434
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 26.4K
- 26,381 all-time
- Rating
- 3.9/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Xml Sitemap Generator at a glance
Xml Sitemap Generator is a WordPress plugin by RenaudMG with 400+ active installs, the #9,652 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Aug 14, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 137 plugins tagged “xml”, it ranks #23. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats107 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Xml Sitemap Generator |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 434 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 434 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 434 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 434 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 436 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 434 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 437 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 438 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 437 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 438 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 437 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 437 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 438 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 447 |
Rank over time
#9,652 · down 40 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,652 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,652 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,646 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,645 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,624 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,643 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,619 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,593 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,614 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,604 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,623 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,625 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,620 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,612 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.01% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
3.9★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 23, 2013
- Last updated
- Aug 14, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Xml Sitemap Generator
How many websites use Xml Sitemap Generator?
Xml Sitemap Generator 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 #9,652 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Xml Sitemap Generator been downloaded?
26,381 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Xml Sitemap Generator last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Aug 14, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Xml Sitemap Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Xml Sitemap Generator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Xml Sitemap Generator 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 Xml Sitemap Generator have?
3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 71% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Xml Sitemap Generator?
The plugins most like Xml Sitemap Generator, by the tags they share, are XML Sitemap & Google News (100K+), Site Kit by Google (5M+) and All in One SEO (2M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.9
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 71%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 29%
- Positive
- 71%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 29%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 434 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 26.4K |
| Author | RenaudMG |
| First released | Feb 23, 2013 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 14, 2013 |
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