Custom Sitemap Shortcode
Plugin provides a sitemap shortcode. You can use shortcode on any page to display sitemap. You can fully customize your sitemap using plugin settings.
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.
- Small user base (70+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Custom Sitemap Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom sitemap | #42 |
| dynamic sitemap | #31 |
| page listing | >100 |
| site structure | >100 |
| sitemap | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About Custom Sitemap Shortcode
From the official readme · v2.7.1Description
Plugin provides a sitemap shortcode. You can use shortcode on any page to display sitemap. You can fully customize your sitemap using plugin settings.
If you have any query then please contact us on our email: contact@divyanshiinfotech.com or visit https://divyanshiinfotech.com/
Installation
- Upload `custom-sitemap-template` plugin to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Add [sws_sitemap] shortcode on any page where you want to display sitemap.
Frequently asked questions
How can we display sitemap on page template
You can put plugin shortcode [sws_sitemap] on any page from wordpress admin.
Can I customize sitemap layout?
Yes you can easily customize sitemap layout as required.
Can I exclude any post/page from sitemap?
Yes you can exclude any post/page/taxonomy by put its id in exclude named input field from plugin settings page.
Is it possible to have two or more columns with the posts/categories in the sitemap?
Yes. You can manage 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 columns from plugin settings to display posts/categories on sitemap page.
Changelog
Bug fixes. Minor plugin updates. Default options added.
2.7.1
- Release Date: Jan 25, 2025
- Bug fixes.
- Minor plugin updates.
- Default options added.
2.6.2
- Release Date: Mar 27, 2024
- Bug fixes.
- Minor plugin updates.
2.6.1
- Release Date: Jun 29, 2023
- Bug fixes.
- Minor plugin updates.
2.6
- Release Date: Jun 29, 2023
- Bug fixes.
- New shortcode added.
- Deprecated old shortcode.
2.5
- Release Date: Nov 20, 2017
- Add color settings options on plugin settings.
- New screenshot added.
- Bug fixes.
2.4
- Release Date: Aug 30, 2016
- Add column options on plugin settings.
- New screenshots added.
- Add responsive css
- Bug fixes.
Screenshots
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Best Custom Sitemap Shortcode alternatives
All custom sitemap plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Main Menu HTML Sitemap
Your site need html sitemap for SEO enhance. This plugin will make it easy.
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90+ |
FAQ
Custom Sitemap Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
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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