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WP Realtime Sitemap

By Rincewind

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.

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

6.88/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 25+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

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

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 is a straightforward sitemap plugin with several alternatives offering similar functionality. Users looking for different features or more frequent updates might consider these options.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports listing all pages and posts comprehensively
Simple and easy to use with multiple options
Good user ratings indicating reliability
No known security vulnerabilities
Free to use without upsells

Weaknesses

Initial incompatibility with PHP7 caused issues for some users
Lack of recent updates may concern users
Limited styling options without CSS customization
No pro version or advanced features available

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 and most users praising its functionality, WP Realtime Sitemap is well-regarded. However, a small minority reported critical issues related to PHP7 compatibility.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin, but is not compatible with php7. Update: Plugin is now compatible with php7. Yay!' – gingalley
'Çok seçenekli ve kullanışlı' (Very versatile and useful) – mustafa dertli
'Cool' – vitaut89
'Lists all pages and posts unlike some other plugins.' – lencw
'I use it to display a list of ordered posts. Works well so I donated to author.' – Ian

Common complaints

Does not work with PHP7, causing functionality loss after server upgrade

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with newer PHP versions initially
Limited styling and customization options
No recent updates to ensure ongoing compatibility

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, free sitemap plugin that lists all pages and posts comprehensively without needing advanced features or frequent updates.

Not ideal for

Users running PHP7 or higher environments who require guaranteed compatibility and those wanting extensive customization or premium features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a fully functional sitemap generator that lists all pages and posts with multiple options for display.

Final Verdict

WP Realtime Sitemap is a reliable and straightforward plugin that effectively generates sitemaps listing all pages and posts. Its high user ratings reflect satisfaction with its core functionality and ease of use. However, the plugin experienced compatibility issues with PHP7, which have since been resolved, but the lack of recent updates may concern some users.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, it remains a solid choice for users needing a simple sitemap solution. Those requiring more customization or guaranteed compatibility with the latest PHP versions might consider alternative plugins. Overall, it offers good value as a free tool with no known security vulnerabilities.

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.