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HTML Page Sitemap

By Angelo Mandato

Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

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

6.91/10

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 for creating hierarchical sitemaps, with several other plugins offering similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lightweight and simple to use
Supports shortcode with customizable parameters
Creates hierarchical sitemaps effectively
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Useful for both public and admin-only sitemap views

Weaknesses

Some users report it fails to generate a sitemap
Limited advanced features compared to some alternatives
No pro version with extended capabilities
Occasional compatibility issues reported by a minority

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star reviews and a small portion of negative feedback, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and reliability.

Positive highlights

'Just the job – simple but versatile plugin' (alcain)
'Effective Plugin without needing attention' (therinjfoundation)
'My GO-TO for working on the site' (SynergyHub)
'Clean and functional sitemaps' (olafkoest)
'Exactly what I needed for an NGO website' (dotjunior)

Common complaints

Plugin did not create a sitemap as expected
Plugin was reported as not working by some users

Weaknesses

Fails to generate sitemap for some users
Lacks advanced customization features
No premium support or paid upgrade options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, easy-to-use plugin to generate simple hierarchical HTML sitemaps without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Users who require guaranteed sitemap generation in all environments or need advanced sitemap customization and premium support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality to create customizable hierarchical HTML sitemaps via shortcode.

Final Verdict

HTML Page Sitemap is a reliable and straightforward plugin that excels at creating simple hierarchical sitemaps. It enjoys strong positive feedback for its ease of use and effective functionality, making it a solid choice for users who want a no-frills sitemap solution. The absence of security vulnerabilities adds to its appeal.

However, a minority of users report issues with sitemap generation, and the lack of a pro version limits advanced customization options. Users needing guaranteed performance or enhanced features might consider alternative plugins, but for most, this plugin offers excellent value as a free, lightweight sitemap tool.

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.