verbaste

VB Sitemap Generator creates XML sitemaps dynamically with caching and without unnecessary overhead.
Features: 
* Sitemap index: /sitemap.xml 
* Sharded main sitemaps: /sitemap-main-.xml 
* Image sitemap: /sitemap-images-.xml 
* Includes images in main sitemap entries 
* Publish-only URLs 
* Respects noindex 
* Uses post_modified_gmt for lastmod 
* Robots.txt integration
The plugin follows modern XML sitemap standards and avoids deprecated elements like changefreq and priority.

VB Sitemap Generator

Lightweight, standards-compliant XML sitemap generator for WordPress.

michaelgrover

Sitemap Manager gives you full control over your WordPress XML sitemap. Easily exclude thank-you pages, landing pages, or other URLs you don’t want indexed.
Works with Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, and the native WordPress sitemap.
Highlights 
– See your sitemap in a readable table. 
– Exclude any post, page, or custom post type. 
– Compatible with major SEO plugins and core sitemaps. 
– No impact on content—just the sitemap.
Perfect for advanced SEO, content strategy, and hybrid sites.

Sitemap Manager

Take control of your XML sitemap. Exclude URLs you don’t want indexed. Works with Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, and core sitemaps.

VB Sitemap Generator vs Sitemap Manager