# Custom Sitemap Shortcode

> Custom Sitemap Shortcode has 70+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 229 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Sitemap Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Plugin provides a sitemap shortcode. You can use shortcode on any page to display sitemap. You can fully customize your sitemap using plugin settings.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 6,280
- **Downloads (30 days):** 229 (+33.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.7.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 25, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Anil Meena (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aniloxzin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-sitemap-template/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-sitemap/) | #2 | 2 |
| [dynamic sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dynamic-sitemap/) | #1 | 2 |
| [page listing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-listing/) | #1 | 2 |
| [site structure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/site-structure/) | #1 | 7 |
| [sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sitemap/) | #82 | 276 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom sitemap | #42 | 951 |
| dynamic sitemap | #31 | 353 |
| page listing | >100 | 4,799 |
| site structure | >100 | 4,458 |
| sitemap | >100 | 1,509 |

## Version adoption

- 2.7: 49.3%
- 2.5: 30.1%
- 2.6: 20.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Main Menu HTML Sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/main-menu-html-site-map/) | 90+ | — | Feb 8, 2025 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Sitemap Shortcode free?
Yes. Custom Sitemap Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom Sitemap Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Custom Sitemap Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Sitemap Shortcode?
Custom Sitemap Shortcode is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,280 times since it launched in June 2015. It was downloaded 229 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Sitemap Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Sitemap Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Custom Sitemap Shortcode need?
Custom Sitemap Shortcode requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom Sitemap Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 2.7.1, was released on January 25, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Sitemap Shortcode?
Custom Sitemap Shortcode is developed and maintained by Anil Meena.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Sitemap Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Sitemap Shortcode are Main Menu HTML Sitemap (90+ installs).


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