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Simple Site Map Page

By Jb Audras

Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

Simple Site Map Page Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily create and manage an HTML site map page using WordPress native menus.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.61/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 6+ 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

Simple Site Map Page can be used to build a HTML site map page easily and manually.

It uses WordPress native menus manager so you can customize your site map yourself, and it is translation ready with support for Polylang, WPML, and others.

The native WP menu manager allows you to choose exactly what must be displayed or not in the site map, helping to prevent visitors from accessing private parts of your website.

If you use custom links with a '#' target, this plugin will automatically remove the link and replace it with a element. This feature is useful for creating unlinked virtual pages to structure your sitemap.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Site Map Page offers a straightforward approach to creating HTML sitemaps, focusing on manual organization rather than automatic updates. It stands out among similar plugins by prioritizing user control over sitemap content.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Allows manual organization of sitemap content for better user experience
Lightweight and easy to set up
Creates functional and clean HTML sitemaps
Improves site navigation with a simple footer link
No complex configurations needed

Weaknesses

Does not update sitemap automatically
Requires manual addition of links which can be time-consuming
Lacks shortcode support for flexible placement
Limited customization options compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and ease of use, though some find the manual process less user-friendly.

Positive highlights

"Very good, super, bravo... an HTML sitemap that doesn’t suck." – Gilbert Cattoire
"Nice, light and easy to set up plugin." – ybrm
"Really easy to set up and use. Creates a functional sitemap." – adrianbakar
"Makes it very easy to create the content for that sitemap page." – Uwe Jacobs
"Simple and effective plugin." – Emielb

Common complaints

Sitemap does not update automatically
Manual addition of links is cumbersome
Lack of shortcode for flexible sitemap placement
Not very user-friendly for beginners

Weaknesses

No automatic sitemap updates
Limited user interface for managing links
No shortcode support
Minimal customization options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, lightweight plugin to manually create and organize an HTML sitemap for better user navigation without needing automatic updates or advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those seeking an automated sitemap solution or requiring shortcode support and extensive customization options may find this plugin limiting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core features needed to create and manually manage a simple HTML sitemap page without any cost.

Final Verdict

Simple Site Map Page is a straightforward and lightweight plugin ideal for users who prefer manual control over their sitemap content. Its ease of setup and clean output make it a good choice for basic sitemap needs.

However, the lack of automatic updates, shortcode support, and limited customization may not suit users looking for more advanced or automated sitemap solutions. Overall, it delivers solid value for those prioritizing simplicity.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Simple Site Map Page plugin.

Html site map

Site map

Site map page

Screenshots

FAQ

After selecting your site map page in reading options, you have to build a new menu in Appearance > Menus and register it under the “Site map” location. See the screenshots provided for visual indications.