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Hierarchical HTML Sitemap

By Alexis Vovk

Site Structure & Navigation / Sitemaps & Site Structure

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Hierarchical HTML Sitemap Review - In-Depth Analysis

A lightweight and simple HTML sitemap for your WordPress blog.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 12+ 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 available HTML sitemap plugins, offering a clean, customizable output that many alternatives lack.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly customizable output allowing users to tailor sitemap appearance
Clean and semantic HTML code structure using ul-li and h2 tags
Supports exclusion of categories, a feature missing in many alternatives
Responsive and works well with various themes and WordPress versions
Easy to use even for non-programmers

Weaknesses

Limited options for customizing heading levels as noted by some users
No alphabetical ordering of sitemap entries available
Could benefit from more advanced styling options
Some users desire more granular control over sitemap elements

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 12 reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and customization.

Positive highlights

'Self explanation in use – good code output' – IngoPagels
'Short, Sweet and Simple' – Anonymous
'Thanks for this great plugin' – WPRonin
'FANTASTIC! This sitemap KICKS ASS and looks fantastic!' – Francis Parker Yockey
'Отличная карта сайта и очень простая в использовании' – Анатолий

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited heading customization options
No alphabetical ordering feature
Lacks some advanced styling controls

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, clean, and customizable HTML sitemap plugin that integrates well with various themes and WordPress versions.

Not ideal for

Those needing extensive heading customization or alphabetical ordering features might find this plugin less suitable without additional tweaks or custom coding.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a fully functional hierarchical HTML sitemap with customization options and category exclusion features.

Pro version

Premium features typically include enhanced customization options, additional styling controls, and priority support.

Final Verdict

Hierarchical HTML Sitemap is a highly rated plugin that excels in providing a clean, customizable sitemap solution with no recorded security vulnerabilities. It offers features that many alternatives lack, such as category exclusion and easy customization, making it a strong choice for most users.

While it could improve in heading customization and ordering options, its ease of use and solid performance make it an excellent option for users wanting a reliable and straightforward sitemap plugin, especially given its free and pro version offerings.

Other Notable Features

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

Hierarchical Sitemap

Html Sitemap

Posts

Screenshots

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”.