# XML Sitemaps

> XML Sitemaps has 2K+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 13 reviews and 293 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** XML Sitemaps shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**The XML Sitemaps plugin for WordPress will automatically generate XML Sitemaps for your site and notify search engines when they’re updated.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 228,079
- **Downloads (30 days):** 293 (+8.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 13 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 28, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Denis de Bernardy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/denis-de-bernardy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/xml-sitemaps/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | #48 | 601 |
| [google sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-sitemap/) | #4 | 10 |
| [sitemaps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sitemaps/) | #2 | 16 |
| [xml sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/xml-sitemap/) | #17 | 92 |
| [xml sitemaps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/xml-sitemaps/) | #1 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| google sitemap | >100 | 863 |
| sitemaps | >100 | 1,423 |
| xml sitemap | >100 | 712 |
| xml sitemaps | >100 | 712 |

## Version adoption

- 3.0: 87%
- 2.4: 9.1%
- Other: 3.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-site-kit/) | 5M+ | 4.2/5 (1,011) | Sep 21, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Google for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-listings-and-ads/) | 800K+ | 2.7/5 (267) | Sep 29, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ga-google-analytics/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (159) | Aug 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (213) | Sep 30, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Nextend Social Login and Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextend-facebook-connect/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (446) | Jul 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 6 | [Local Google Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/local-google-fonts/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (83) | May 1, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Web Stories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/web-stories/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (87) | May 15, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 8 | [Login No Captcha reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-recaptcha/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (63) | May 26, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [AI Powered Marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kliken-marketing-for-google/) | 50K+ | 2.7/5 (29) | May 20, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 10 | [AI Provider for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-google/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is XML Sitemaps free?
Yes. XML Sitemaps is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is XML Sitemaps safe to use in 2026?
XML Sitemaps shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use XML Sitemaps?
XML Sitemaps is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 228,079 times since it launched in January 2009. It was downloaded 293 times in the last 30 days.

### Does XML Sitemaps work with WordPress 7.1?
XML Sitemaps is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was XML Sitemaps last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.1, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes XML Sitemaps?
XML Sitemaps is developed and maintained by Denis de Bernardy.

### What are the best alternatives to XML Sitemaps?
The most popular alternatives to XML Sitemaps are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs) and GA Google Analytics (400K+ installs).


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