XML Cache
This plugin creates an XML sitemap with all posts, pages, categories, archives and tag pages, regardless of whether they are excluded from search engine indexing or not.
Use with caution
XML Cache works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Needs PHP 8.2 or newer
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where XML Cache stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cache | >100 |
| litespeed cache | #89 |
| pagespeed | >100 |
| sitemap | >100 |
| xml | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About XML Cache
From the official readme · v2.1.2Description
This plugin creates an XML sitemap with all posts, pages, categories, archives and tag pages, regardless of whether they are excluded from search engine indexing or not.
The advantage over a normal sitemap is that no pages are excluded from the sitemap. You can specify the XML cache sitemap in your cache plugin, such as LiteSpeed Cache, to fully warm up your website cache.
Installation
The easiest way to install XML Cache is by visiting your Plugins > Add New menu. Search for “XML Cache” and install the first result you see there.
To install with the zip file downloaded from this page:
- Login to your WordPress dashboard
- Visit the Plugins > Add New menu
- Click the Upload Plugin button at the top
- In the upload form that appears, click the Choose file button and select the xml-cache.zip file you downloaded here
- Click the Install Now button
- Once the page reloads, click the blue Activate link
- Done.
Frequently asked questions
What is the URL to the sitemap?
The sitemap can be accessed at /cache.xml. You can also simply click on the “Open Sitemap” button in the settings to open the sitemap and copy the URL from the browser address bar.
How can I exclude posts and pages from the sitemap?
Open the post or page you want to exclude. You will find the option to disable the XML cache on the right.
The XML Cache toggle does not appear for my custom post type. What can I do?
The block editor requires the custom post type to declare support for custom-fields. If you registered the post type yourself, add it like this: 'supports' => array( 'title', 'editor', 'custom-fields' ) If the post type is registered by another plugin, you can add support in your theme’s functions.php: add_post_type_support( 'your_post_type', 'custom-fields' );
Changelog
2.1.2
- Wrapped admin bar icon in ab-icon span to fix display issues.
2.1.1
- Fixed TypeError in block editor when a custom post type does not support custom-fields.
- Added FAQ entry for custom post type custom-fields requirement.
2.1.0
- Multilingual support for Polylang, WPML, and TranslatePress.
- Admin bar integration with live URL count and quick actions.
- WP-CLI commands: status and flush.
- Site Health debug info section.
- Auto-regeneration on cache invalidation.
- Cache statistics on the admin settings page.
- 5 new URL types: categories, tags, archives, custom post types, and attachments.
- Per-request throttling to prevent redundant cache invalidations.
- Responsive admin UI with container queries and pill-style stats badge.
- Removed Symfony DI for a lighter footprint.
- Updated all dependencies to latest versions.
- Added direct file access protection to all PHP files.
- Simplified GitHub workflows using 10up deploy actions.
- Bumped minimum WordPress version to 6.4.
- Tested up to WordPress 7.0.
2.0.0
- Complete rewrite using PSR-4 autoloading and Composer.
- New React-based admin settings page.
- Custom post type support.
- REST API for settings and cache management.
- Refactored URL collection and sitemap pagination.
- WPCS compliance with strict types, docblocks, and sanitization.
- Requires PHP 8.2.
1.2.1
- Fixed “Undefined variable $numpage”.
1.2.0
- XML cache now works if no permalinks are enabled.
- Paginated categories, tag pages, blog page and frontpage are now also included in the XML sitemap.
- Added blueprint for a live preview of the plugin.
- Various optimizations.
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FAQ
XML Cache: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
Is XML Cache free?
Yes. XML Cache is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is XML Cache safe to use in 2026?
XML Cache works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.
How many websites use XML Cache?
XML Cache is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,588 times since it launched in January 2024. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does XML Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
XML Cache is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does XML Cache need?
XML Cache requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was XML Cache last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.2, was released on March 28, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes XML Cache?
XML Cache is developed and maintained by GoSuccess.
What are the best alternatives to XML Cache?
The most popular alternatives to XML Cache are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).
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