XML News Sitemap Generator Reviews, Downloads & Maintenance

Key Features:
* Generates sitemap only for posts published within the last 48 hours.
* Fully automated: zero user setup required after activation.
* Real-time caching for performance and scalability (30-minute cache by default).
* Handles all 6 WordPress permalink structures.
* Compatible with Google News, Search Console, Bing Webmaster, and other search engines.
* Includes tags with publication name, language, publication date, and post title.
* Scales to thousands of posts without server overload.
* Automatically removes posts older than 48 hours from the sitemap.
* Easy access via “📄 View News Sitemap” link in the Plugins page.
* SEO-friendly and Google News compliant.

Ideal for news websites and blogs publishing time-sensitive content who want immediate indexing in search engines.

Installation

Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.
Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
In the search bar, type the full plugin name:
“XML News Sitemap Generator”.
Click “Install Now” on the plugin from the search results.
Activate the plugin.
Ensure your permalinks are set (any structure works; plugin handles all types).
View your sitemap via the “📄 View News Sitemap” link in the Plugins page, or access directly:
- Pretty permalinks: https://example.com/kumarharshit-news-sitemap.xml
- Plain permalinks: https://example.com/?khnsg_news_sitemap=1
No additional configuration required — the plugin will automatically generate and update the sitemap every 30 minutes (default cache).

Optional (manual installation): Download the plugin zip, upload the news-sitemap-generator-by-kumarharshit-in folder to /wp-content/plugins/, and activate it.

For detailed instructions, screenshots, and updates, visit our plugin page: https://kumarharshit.in/news-sitemap-generator-plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is the sitemap updated?

The sitemap updates automatically in real time with a safe 30-minute cache (default). No manual work is required.

Does it support all WordPress permalink types?

Yes. The plugin handles all 6 permalink structures and automatically updates rewrite rules if permalinks change.

Can I use this on a news website with thousands of posts?

Yes. The plugin is optimized for performance and only includes posts from the last 48 hours, so it scales efficiently.

Do I need to configure anything after activation?

No configuration is required. Once activated, the plugin generates the sitemap automatically and handles caching, cleanup, and updates.

Is it compatible with Google News and other search engines?

Absolutely. The XML sitemap is Google News-compliant and can be submitted to Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, and other search engines.

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Screenshots

screenshot-2.png - Example of the generated Google News XML sitemap for recent posts.
screenshot-3.png - Google Search Console showing the submitted News Sitemap with success status and discovered pages.

Changelog

7.0

Fixed critical bug where sitemap showed error on the first visit after cache expiry.
Fixed issue where sitemap didn’t update correctly when posts became older than 48 hours or when new posts were published.
Improved caching mechanism (default 30 minutes) for better stability and scalability.
More reliable real-time updates without broken XML errors.

2.0

Fixed “headers already sent” bug affecting first sitemap load after publishing posts.
Improved cache handling for real-time updates.
Minor stability fixes, no feature changes.
Automatic real-time Google News sitemap generation.
Supports posts published within the last 48 hours only.
Full support for all WordPress permalink types.
5-minute caching for performance and scalability.
Sitemap accessible from plugin action link.
SEO-friendly and Google News compliant.

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