PRO Sitemaps Connect
This plugin is turning an XML Sitemap created by PRO Sitemaps service into a self-hosted sitemap by serving it directly using your website domain
Use with caution
PRO Sitemaps Connect works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where PRO Sitemaps Connect stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| pro-sitemaps | #11 |
| search engine | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
| sitemap | #94 |
| xml | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About PRO Sitemaps Connect
From the official readme · v1.8Description
XML sitemaps are designed to help search engines to crawl and index websites better. PRO Sitemaps is an online service that creates such sitemaps, auto-updates and hosts them (among other features).
This plugin requires access to the 3rd party service: PRO Sitemaps. Please read PRO Sitemaps
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before installing the plugin. It uses PRO Sitemaps API, turning an XML Sitemap created by PRO Sitemaps into a self-hosted sitemap, serving it directly using your website domain. The API call to PRO Sitemaps will be made each time sitemap is requested on your website.
Plugin also updates your robots.txt file to notify search engines about your sitemap, and optionally initiates sitemap update each time a new post is created on your website.
Installation
- Upload the plugin package to the “wp-content/plugins/” folder on your website.
- Activate the plugin in the wp-admin Plugins section.
- Enter your PRO Sitemaps API key info on the Plugin Settings page (see FAQ for details).
Frequently asked questions
What is a sitemap?
By placing a formatted xml file with site map on your website, you allow Search Engine crawlers (like Google) to find out what pages are present and which have recently changed, and to crawl your site accordingly. Read more
What is PRO Sitemaps?
PRO Sitemaps is an online service that creates XML sitemaps for websites, including Images, Videos and News sitemaps, HTML sitemap and RSS feeds. The service keeps sitemaps up-to-date and allows to submit them to search engines directly from own servers. The service also provides Site History, Broken links, External links reports and other features. Read more
What is this plugin for?
Although PRO Sitemaps users can submit sitemaps from sitemap hosting domains, this plugin lets you turn those sitemaps into self-hosted versions, accessible via yourdomain.com/your-sitemap.xml
How to obtain PRO Sitemaps API key
Login to your PRO Sitemaps account on pro-sitemaps.com, or create a new free account if you don’t have one. Select your https://my-blogdomain.com/ site entry in PRO Sitemaps dashboard, or create a new site entry for it. Select “More” -> “Use API” in the navigation menu. You will find your API Key and Site ID on that page. Enter both on the Plugin Settings page and click “Save”.
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FAQ
PRO Sitemaps Connect: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is PRO Sitemaps Connect free?
Yes. PRO Sitemaps Connect is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PRO Sitemaps Connect safe to use in 2026?
PRO Sitemaps Connect works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PRO Sitemaps Connect?
PRO Sitemaps Connect is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,439 times since it launched in December 2023. It was downloaded 122 times in the last 30 days.
Does PRO Sitemaps Connect work with WordPress 7.1?
PRO Sitemaps Connect is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does PRO Sitemaps Connect need?
PRO Sitemaps Connect requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was PRO Sitemaps Connect last updated?
The latest version, 1.8, was released on May 20, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes PRO Sitemaps Connect?
PRO Sitemaps Connect is developed and maintained by Oleg Ignatiuk.
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