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WP Realtime Sitemap

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Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

WP Realtime Sitemap Review - In-Depth Analysis

A sitemap plugin that displays your site's pages, posts, archives, categories, and tags in a readable format without needing HTML knowledge.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 25+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

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

A sitemap plugin to make it easier for your site to show all your pages, posts, archives, categories and tags in an easy to read format without any need for template modification or HTML/PHP knowledge in a page.

This plugin doesn't create an XML file to be used with any search engine; this is outside of what this plugin was designed to do.

Features include the ability to order the output in the plugin settings, show/hide various elements like WP Nav Menu, Pages, Posts, Custom Post Types, Archives, Categories and Tags, and exclude specific IDs. You can also limit the amount of displayed items and customize section names.

It supports I18n for translation and uses WordPress shortcodes for including the sitemap in pages and posts. The plugin works on WordPress Multisite and Multilingual blogs.

If you find this plugin useful, please consider making a donation. Your support helps improve the plugin.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Realtime Sitemap offers a straightforward solution for generating sitemaps, standing out among similar plugins with its simplicity and comprehensive listing of posts and pages.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lists all pages and posts comprehensively.
Simple and easy to use interface.
Supports multiple options for sitemap display.

Weaknesses

Lacks recent updates which may affect compatibility.
Limited styling options without custom CSS.
No official pro version or advanced features.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both the plugin's utility and some compatibility concerns, especially related to PHP versions.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin, now compatible with PHP7.' - gingalley
'Works well to display ordered posts.' - Ian
'Lists all pages and posts unlike some other plugins.' - lencw
'Cool and useful.' - vitaut89
'Çok seçenekli ve kullanışlı.' (Very versatile and useful) - mustafa dertli

Common complaints

Initial incompatibility with PHP7 causing functionality issues.
Lack of recent updates leading to maintenance concerns.
Limited styling and translation options.
No advanced features or premium support.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with newer PHP versions initially.
Minimal customization without CSS knowledge.
No dedicated support for portfolio type translations.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills sitemap plugin that reliably lists all pages and posts without complex setup.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced sitemap features, frequent updates, or extensive customization options may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core sitemap functionalities, allowing users to generate and display comprehensive sitemaps without cost.

Final Verdict

WP Realtime Sitemap is a practical choice for users wanting a straightforward sitemap solution that covers all pages and posts effectively.

However, its lack of recent updates and limited customization options may prompt users with advanced needs to consider alternative plugins.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Realtime Sitemap plugin.

sitemap

navigation

seo

Screenshots

FAQ

Instructions for installing via download from WordPress.org

Download and extract the Plugin zip file.
Upload the files to /wp-content/plugins/wp-realtime-sitemap directory.
Activate the plugin through the "Plugins" menu in WordPress.

Instructions for installing from within your own blog

Login to the admin interface.
Click Plugins in the left hand menu navigation.
Click on "Add New" next to the Plugins header in the main content area.
Enter "WP Realtime Sitemap" (without quotes) in the textbox and click the "Search Plugins" button.
In the list of relevant plugins click the "Install" link for "WP Realtime Sitemap" on the right hand side of the page.
Click the "Install Now" button on the popup page.
Click "Activate Plugin" to finish installation.

Display the sitemap on a page or post

Click Pages in the left hand menu navigation.
Click on "Add New" in the left hand menu navigation or click on "Add New" next to the Pages header in the main content area.
Give your page a title I suggest Sitemap, and put [wp-realtime-sitemap] into the WYSIWYG box.
Now save or update the page and click on the View page link at the top to see your new sitemap.

Note: If you already have a page for your sitemap then put the shortcode [wp-realtime-sitemap] in this pages WYSIWYG box instead of creating a new page.

Please see the FAQ and Other Notes tab for further help.