WP Sitemap Page Review - In-Depth Analysis
Easily add a sitemap to any page using a simple shortcode. Improve your website's SEO and navigation.
Performance Overview
User Rating
4.8/5 (based on 205+
reviews)
Active Installations
300,000+
Update Frequency
Below Average
It is calculated using the weighted average of same category
plugins.
Security Score
3 / 10
(Low Risk)
It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.
What It Does
This plugin allows you to add a sitemap on one of your pages using the shortcode [wp_sitemap_page]. It automatically generates a sitemap of all your pages and posts for easier navigation.
Note that this plugin does not create an XML sitemap; it is designed for human users to find pages and posts easily. This sitemap can enhance the SEO of your website.
Key features include displaying all pages, posts, and categories, as well as custom post types. You can customize the display options and exclude specific pages or post types. The plugin is also available in multiple languages.
Comparing to Alternatives
WP Sitemap Page is a straightforward plugin designed to generate HTML sitemaps, competing with several similar tools in the WordPress ecosystem.
Top alternatives
- Simple Site Map Page ( WPS: 6.64)
- Hierarchical HTML Sitemap ( WPS: 6.69)
- Kwayy HTML Sitemap ( WPS: 6.96)
Strengths
- Easy to set up and use with minimal configuration.
- Automatically updates sitemap and integrates with Google Console.
- Lightweight and focused on HTML sitemap generation.
- Good support responsiveness as reported by users.
Weaknesses
- Lacks advanced customization options compared to some alternatives.
- No block editor integration, limiting ease of use in modern WordPress editors.
- No premium version to unlock additional features.
- Limited styling options out of the box.
User Sentiment Analysis
User feedback highlights the plugin's reliability and simplicity, with appreciation for its core functionality and support.
Positive highlights
- 'The plugin can be connected directly to Google console and update the sitemap automatically' - momocamel
- 'One of those plugins that you carry everywhere' - jamaicahomes
- 'Must have plugin for all websites' - Sebastien SERRE
- 'Full functionality supported by that plugin' - Mohsin Alam
- 'Nice sorting options for accessibility' - anjamorsch
Common complaints
- Lack of block editor integration.
- Limited customization and styling options.
Weaknesses
- No pro version limits feature expansion.
- Interface could be modernized for better user experience.
Who Should Use This?
Best for
Users seeking a simple, reliable HTML sitemap plugin that works out of the box with minimal setup, especially those who value automatic updates and Google Console integration.
Not ideal for
Users needing advanced customization, block editor integration, or enhanced styling options may find this plugin limiting.
Pricing & Value
Free version includes
The free version offers full HTML sitemap generation with automatic updates and Google Console integration, providing solid value for basic sitemap needs.
Final Verdict
WP Sitemap Page is a dependable and straightforward plugin ideal for users who want an easy-to-use HTML sitemap solution with automatic updates and good support.
While it lacks advanced features and block editor integration, its free offering covers essential sitemap functionality effectively, making it a solid choice for many WordPress site owners.
Other Notable Features
Here are a few other notable features of this free
WP Sitemap Page plugin.
FAQ
No. The sitemap is dynamically generated without using any cache. Trying to generate a huge sitemap will be very slow.
No. The purpose of this plugin is to generate a sitemap on one of your pages. This is simply a list of all your pages and posts.
Yes. It works fine with the Custom Post Type since version 1.0.4
Yes, it is. You only have to use one of these shortcode:
[wp_sitemap_page only="page"] to display only the pages[wp_sitemap_page only="post"] to display only the posts[wp_sitemap_page only="category"] to display only the categories[wp_sitemap_page only="tag"] to display only the tags[wp_sitemap_page only="archive"] to display only the archives[wp_sitemap_page only="author"] to display only the authors- You can display any kind of Custom Post Type, using the keyword of the post type inside the “only” attribute. For example:
[wp_sitemap_page only="event"] or [wp_sitemap_page only="book"]
This plugin is available through the following languages :
- English (default language)
- French (
fr_FR, fr_CA, fr_BE, fr_CH, fr_LU) by Tony Archambeau - Russian (
ru_RU) by skesov.ru - Dutch (
nl_NL) by EvertRuisch - Farsi/Persian (
fa_IR) by Seyyed Mostafa Ahadzadeh - Italian (
it_IT) by Nima - Spanish (
es_ES) by Raul - Czech (
cs_CZ) by Roman Opet - Polish (
pl_PL) by Mariusz - Deutsch (
de_DE) by Arno - Swedish (
sv_SE) - Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese (
pt_BR, pt_PT) by Miguel Müller - Finnish (
fi_FI) by pokis.fi - Hungarian (
hu_HU) - Hebrew (
he_IL) by Ahrale - Bokmål (
nb_NO) by Øystein - Romanian (
ro_RO) - Indonesian (
id_ID) - Japanese (
ja) - Ukranian (
ru) - Chinese (
zh_CN)
If you want to add another language, feel free to contact me in order to send the file with the correct translation files (.mo and .po). Thanks a lot!
Contributors and developers
“WP Sitemap Page”
is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.
