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HTML Page Sitemap

By Angelo Mandato

Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

HTML Page Sitemap Review - In-Depth Analysis

Adds an HTML sitemap of your pages using the shortcode [html_sitemap]. Perfect for WordPress CMS users.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.01/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 24+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This simple plugin adds an HTML (Not XML) sitemap of your pages by using the shortcode [html_sitemap]. This plugin can display a sitemap with specific depths, from a specific parent page and include or exclude specific pages by ID. The sitemap uses unordered HTML list tags.

Shortcode attributes include sort_column, sort_order, exclude, include, depth, child_of, meta_key, meta_value, authors, number, offset, post_type, and post_status parameters from the wp_list_pages function. You can also set class, id, and ordered_list_type to further customize the HTML page sitemap.

This plugin is perfect for those who use WordPress as a CMS.

Comparing to Alternatives

HTML Page Sitemap is a straightforward plugin designed to generate clean HTML sitemaps, standing out for its simplicity compared to other sitemap plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Generates clean and functional HTML sitemaps
Useful for viewing page hierarchy including hidden pages
Lightweight without unnecessary features

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options
No support for XML sitemaps
No integration with SEO tools
No pro version or premium support available

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback reveals a mix of strong appreciation for its functionality and some frustration due to issues with sitemap generation.

Positive highlights

'Exactly what I needed for an NGO website' - dotjunior
'Invaluable to see the hierarchy tree' - SynergyHub
'Works as expected' - Wolfferth
'Clean and functional sitemaps' - olafkoest

Common complaints

Plugin did not create a sitemap for some users
Reported as not working by some users

Weaknesses

Inconsistent performance across different setups
Lack of updates and support concerns

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, no-frills HTML sitemap generator to visualize page hierarchy, especially site managers needing an internal sitemap view.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced sitemap customization, XML sitemap generation, or SEO integration should consider other plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic HTML sitemap generation with a clean and functional output suitable for most simple sitemap needs.

Final Verdict

HTML Page Sitemap is a reliable and straightforward plugin for creating clean HTML sitemaps, appreciated for its simplicity and functionality by many users.

However, it lacks advanced features and has mixed reviews regarding its reliability, making it best suited for users with basic sitemap needs and those comfortable with minimal support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free HTML Page Sitemap plugin.

Html Sitemap

Page

Shortcode

Screenshots

FAQ

I put together this plugin in less than 2 hours, this readme.txt actually took longer to create. This plugin is meant to be simple and easy to use. To keep it simple, it doesn’t add settings to your database or clutter to your admin screens.