Hierarchical HTML Sitemap Review - In-Depth Analysis
A lightweight and simple HTML sitemap for your WordPress blog.
Performance Overview
User Rating
5/5 (based on 11+
reviews)
Active Installations
4,000+
Update Frequency
Below 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
Hierarchical HTML Sitemap offers visitors an easy and intuitive navigation across your blog.
This plugin generates an HTML Sitemap of your WordPress blog. It displays a list of posts, grouped by hierarchically sorted categories. By using a shortcode, you can easily and quickly display the sitemap on a page or anywhere shortcodes work, such as in a widget.
The output does not include any CSS or JavaScript files - it is pure HTML, ready for you to style as you want it.
Comparing to Alternatives
Hierarchical HTML Sitemap stands out among several sitemap plugins by offering a clean, customizable hierarchical structure that enhances site navigation and SEO.
Strengths
- Provides a clear hierarchical structure for sitemaps.
- Allows exclusion of categories, a feature not common in alternatives.
- Generates clean, semantic HTML output with ul-li and h2 tags.
- Easy to customize even for non-programmers.
- Responsive and compatible with various themes.
Weaknesses
- Limited advanced styling options out of the box.
- Some users may find customization options insufficient for complex needs.
- Pro version features are not extensively documented.
- May not support very large sites efficiently.
User Sentiment Analysis
User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity, effectiveness, and customization options, with some minor requests for additional features.
Positive highlights
- "EXACTLY what I was looking for" – anonymous user
- "Has the option to exclude category – this has that option." – WPRonin
- "Best to use of all of them. Code is clean ul-li with h2, nice anchor links." – IngoPagels
- "This sitemap KICKS ASS and looks fantastic!" – Francis Parker Yockey
- "Очень простая в использовании" (Very easy to use) – Анатолий
Common complaints
- Lack of alphabetical ordering option.
- Limited documentation on pro features.
- Customization may require some technical knowledge.
- No mention of support for very large sitemaps.
Weaknesses
- Some users desire more flexible ordering options.
- Pro version benefits are not clearly communicated.
- Could improve UI for easier customization.
- Limited advanced SEO features compared to some competitors.
Who Should Use This?
Best for
Users seeking a straightforward, hierarchical HTML sitemap plugin that is easy to set up and customize, especially those who want category exclusion and clean code output.
Not ideal for
Users needing highly advanced sitemap features, extensive styling options, or support for very large websites might find this plugin limiting.
Pricing & Value
Free version includes
The free version offers essential sitemap generation with hierarchical structure, category exclusion, and clean HTML output suitable for most standard sites.
Pro version
The pro version typically includes enhanced customization options, additional sitemap features, and priority support, although specific details are not extensively documented.
Final Verdict
Hierarchical HTML Sitemap is a reliable and user-friendly plugin that delivers a clean, hierarchical sitemap ideal for improving site navigation and SEO.
While it may lack some advanced features and detailed pro version documentation, its strengths in simplicity, customization, and category exclusion make it a strong choice for many WordPress users.
Other Notable Features
Here are a few other notable features of this free
Hierarchical HTML Sitemap plugin.
FAQ
Automatic installation:
- Log-in to your WordPress admin interface.
- Hover over “Plugins” and click on “Add New”.
- Under Search enter Hierarchical HTML Sitemap and click the “Search Plugins” button.
- In results page click the “Install Now” link for “Hierarchical HTML Sitemap”.
- Click “Activate Plugin” to finish installation. You’re done!
Manual installation:
- Download Hierarchical HTML Sitemap and unzip the plugin folder.
- Upload
hierarchical-sitemap folder into to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory. - Go to WordPress dashboard and navigate to “Plugins” -> “Installed Plugins”.
- Activate “Hierarchical HTML Sitemap”.
Usage:
- Make sure the plugin is installed and activated.
- Hover over “Pages” and click on “Add New” in WordPress dashboard.
- Give your page a title “Sitemap” and put
[htmlmap] into the content box. - Save the page and click “View page” link to see your sitemap.
Contributors and developers
“Hierarchical HTML Sitemap”
is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.
