vectormapper

Smart Sitemap Lite by VectorMap is a lightweight XML sitemap generator designed for real-world content-heavy sites.
The plugin extracts full image metadata from the WordPress Media Library.
This means search engines receive the actual SEO data you entered: 
– image titles 
– ALT texts 
– captions 
– descriptions
Most sitemap plugins only insert the file name — Smart Sitemap Lite includes real metadata.
It focuses on three things:
<ul>
<li>clean, predictable sitemap URLs;</li>
<li>separation of content types (posts, pages, products, taxonomies, images);</li>
<li>fast generation with minimal overhead, even on large archives.</li>
</ul>
The plugin does not try to be an all-in-one SEO suite. 
It does one job: provides search engines with a clear map of your content.
<h3>Key features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Generates a main sitemap index with links to child sitemaps.</li>
<li>Separate sitemaps for:
<ul>
<li>posts</li>
<li>pages</li>
<li>custom post types (including WooCommerce products)</li>
<li>taxonomies (categories, tags, custom taxonomies – if enabled)</li>
<li>images attached to posts and products</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Includes rich image metadata:
<ul>
<li> is taken from the WordPress media title</li>
<li> from the attachment caption</li>
<li> from the ALT text (if present)</li>
<li> from the media description</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Works out of the box with most themes and page builders.</li>
<li>Minimal, clear settings page.</li>
<li>No frontend output, no shortcodes needed.</li>
<li>Respects WordPress visibility rules (drafts, private posts, noindexed content etc. are not included).</li>
<li>Compatible with major SEO plugins (Yoast, Rank Math, All in One SEO). 
You can use Smart Sitemap Lite as the primary sitemap or as an additional technical sitemap.</li>
</ul>
<h3>How it works</h3>
After activation, the plugin registers a standard sitemap index URL:
https://example.com/sitemap_index.xml
This index contains links to all child sitemaps (posts, pages, products, taxonomies, images).
Search engines discover this index either from:
<ul>
<li>a direct ping, or</li>
<li>submission in Google Search Console / Bing Webmaster Tools, or</li>
<li>a link from <code>robots.txt</code> (you can add it manually).</li>
</ul>
The plugin uses standard WordPress APIs to fetch content and generate XML, so it respects your existing visibility logic and caching.
<h3>Who is it for?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Site owners who need a clear technical sitemap without a full SEO suite.</li>
<li>Stores and catalogues with many products or images.</li>
<li>Developers and agencies who want a predictable, debuggable sitemap structure.</li>
</ul>
The plugin is built and tested on real-world sites with thousands of attachments and products.

VectorMap Smart Sitemap Lite

Lightweight XML sitemap generator for posts, pages, WooCommerce products, taxonomies and images. Simple settings, fast output, SEO-friendly structure.

indexedy

Indexedy is a powerful WordPress plugin that helps you monitor and track which of your posts, pages, and custom post types are indexed by Google. Get real-time insights into your content’s indexing status with multiple checking methods and comprehensive statistics.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Multiple Checking Methods: Choose from Google Search Console API, Gemini AI, or Site Query (site:domain) searches</li>
<li>Bulk Indexing Checks: Check multiple URLs at once from the post list or Index Inspector page</li>
<li>Comprehensive Dashboard: View detailed statistics, indexing health scores, and 30-day performance trends</li>
<li>Post List Integration: Check indexing status directly from your posts and custom post types list screens</li>
<li>Index Inspector: Dedicated page for filtering and checking indexing status by post type and status</li>
<li>Status Tracking: Persistent status tracking with historical data and trend analysis</li>
<li>Custom Post Type Support: Works with all public post types including custom post types</li>
<li>Performance Charts: Visual representation of indexing trends over the last 30 days</li>
<li>Status Breakdown: Detailed breakdown by post type showing indexed, not indexed, and unknown status counts</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
Indexedy provides three methods to check if your content is indexed by Google:
<ol>
<li>Google Search Console API: The most accurate method using official Google Search Console data</li>
<li>Gemini AI: Uses Google’s Gemini AI to check indexing status</li>
<li>Site Query: Uses Google Custom Search API with site:domain queries</li>
</ol>
You can use one method or enable “Auto” mode to try all methods until one succeeds.
<h4>Getting Started</h4>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Go to Indexedy > Settings to configure your preferred checking method(s)</li>
<li>Add API credentials for Google Search Console, Gemini, or Custom Search Engine</li>
<li>Start checking URLs from the Index Inspector page or directly from your post list</li>
</ol>
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to external Google services to check indexing status. The following services are used:
<h4>Google Search Console API</h4>
What it is: Google Search Console URL Inspection API is used to check if URLs are indexed in Google Search. This is the most accurate method as it uses official Google data.
What data is sent and when: 
* When you check a URL’s indexing status using the Google Search Console method, the plugin sends: 
 * The URL you want to check (inspectionUrl) 
 * Your website’s URL (siteUrl) 
 * Your site’s language code (languageCode) 
* For authentication, the plugin uses OAuth2 with a Service Account JSON key that you provide. This involves: 
 * Sending a JWT (JSON Web Token) to Google’s OAuth2 token endpoint to obtain an access token 
 * The access token is cached for 1 hour to reduce API calls
Service provided by: Google LLC 
* Terms of Service: https://developers.google.com/terms 
* Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 
* API Documentation: https://developers.google.com/webmaster-tools/v1/urlInspection.index/inspect
<h4>Google Gemini API</h4>
What it is: Google’s Gemini AI service is used as an alternative method to check if URLs are indexed in Google Search using AI-powered analysis.
What data is sent and when: 
* When you check a URL’s indexing status using the Gemini method, the plugin sends: 
 * The URL you want to check 
 * The domain and path extracted from the URL 
 * A text prompt asking Gemini to check if the URL is indexed 
* This data is sent each time you manually check a URL or when bulk checking is performed
Service provided by: Google LLC 
* Terms of Service: https://ai.google.dev/terms 
* Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 
* API Documentation: https://ai.google.dev/api
<h4>Google Custom Search API</h4>
What it is: Google Custom Search API is used to perform site:domain queries to check if URLs appear in Google search results. This is an optional method that provides more reliable results than HTML parsing.
What data is sent and when: 
* When you check a URL’s indexing status using the Site Query method with Custom Search API configured, the plugin sends: 
 * A search query containing the URL (in the format: site:domain URL) 
 * Your Custom Search Engine API key 
 * Your Custom Search Engine ID 
* This data is sent each time you manually check a URL or when bulk checking is performed
Service provided by: Google LLC 
* Terms of Service: https://developers.google.com/custom-search/terms 
* Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 
* API Documentation: https://developers.google.com/custom-search/v1/overview
<h4>Important Notes</h4>
<ul>
<li>All external service connections are optional – you can choose which method(s) to use in the plugin settings</li>
<li>You must provide your own API credentials for each service you wish to use</li>
<li>The plugin only sends data when you actively check URLs – it does not automatically send data in the background</li>
<li>All data transmission uses secure HTTPS connections</li>
<li>Access tokens for Google Search Console are cached locally for 1 hour to minimize API calls</li>
<li>If you do not configure the Google Custom Search API, the plugin may fall back to HTML parsing of Google search results, which is less reliable and may violate Google’s Terms of Service. We strongly recommend using the Custom Search API instead.</li>
</ul>

Indexedy | Track Google Indexing & Get Your Links Indexed Faster

Monitor and track Google indexing status for your WordPress posts and pages with multiple checking methods.

VectorMap Smart Sitemap Lite vs Indexedy | Track Google Indexing & Get Your Links Indexed Faster