Standard XML Sitemaps
The plugin work like XML feed. It’s no file generated. It’s automatic generate when need. It’s also add sitemap url into current robots.txt that allow search engine crawling. No option required just install and live.
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Standard XML Sitemaps shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 18 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Standard XML Sitemaps stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| google sitemap | >100 |
| search engine | >100 |
| standard | >100 |
| xml sitemap | >100 |
| yahoo sitemap | #25 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Standard XML Sitemaps
From the official readme · v1.0Description
The plugin work like XML feed. It’s no file generated. It’s automatic generate when need. It’s also add sitemap url into current robots.txt that allow search engine crawling. No option required just install and live.
Installation
WordPress User
- Upload ‘xml-sitemap.php’ to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Upload ‘feed-sitemap.php’ to the ‘/wp-content/includes/’ directory
- check your sitemap url like http://yourblogurl.com/sitemap.xml
WordPressMU User
- Upload ‘xml-sitemap.php’ to the ‘/wp-content/mu-plugins/’ directory
- Upload ‘feed-sitemap.php’ to the ‘/wp-content/includes/’ directory
- check your sitemap url like http://yourblogurl.com/sitemap.xml
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FAQ
Standard XML Sitemaps: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Standard XML Sitemaps free?
Yes. Standard XML Sitemaps is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Standard XML Sitemaps safe to use in 2026?
Standard XML Sitemaps shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Standard XML Sitemaps?
Standard XML Sitemaps is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,222 times since it launched in July 2008. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does Standard XML Sitemaps work with WordPress 7.1?
Standard XML Sitemaps is officially tested up to WordPress 2.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Standard XML Sitemaps last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on July 28, 2008 (18 years ago).
Who makes Standard XML Sitemaps?
Standard XML Sitemaps is developed and maintained by Patrick Chia.
What are the best alternatives to Standard XML Sitemaps?
The most popular alternatives to Standard XML Sitemaps are Sitemap by BestWebSoft (20K+ installs), Sitemap by click5 (6K+ installs) and WP SEO HTML Sitemap (5K+ installs).
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