Fixes XML declaration errors in sitemaps and RSS by removing leading whitespace. Just activate, no setup required.

Md. Abu Bakkar Siddik

Turbo Addons

Md Rabiul Alam

Md Shariful Islam

Md Rashedul islam Siraji

<p><strong>Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap</strong> is a lightweight plugin that automatically removes unwanted spaces or blank lines before the XML declaration (<code><?xml version="1.0" ... ?></code>) in your WordPress output.</p>
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<p>This small whitespace, often caused by themes or plugins, breaks XML feeds and causes browser or validator errors like:</p>
<p>XML declaration allowed only at the start of the document</p>
<p>With this plugin activated, the output buffer is cleaned before anything is sent to the browser—ensuring your sitemaps and RSS feeds are valid and readable by search engines like Google.</p>
<p>✅ Works with:<br />
– Rank Math<br />
– Yoast SEO<br />
– Other Seo Tools<br />
– All themes and plugins</p>
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<li><a href="https://wp-turbo.com/whitespace-fixer-for-xml-sitemap/" rel="nofollow ugc">Live Demo</a></li>
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<p><strong>No settings page. No configuration. Just activate and forget.</strong></p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Automatically removes leading whitespace from XML output</li>
<li>Fixes “XML declaration not at start” errors</li>
<li>Works with Rank Math, Yoast, and other sitemap plugins</li>
<li>Compatible with any WordPress theme or hosting</li>
<li>Runs silently in the background</li>
</ul>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap is licensed under the <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">GNU General Public License v2 or later</a>.</p>


Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap


My sitemap had a strange whitespace problem that was breaking indexation. I installed this plugin, and it fixed everything instantly! Super simple and works like a charm — highly recommended for anyone facing sitemap issues.


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