Plugin info

Total downloads: 1,341
Active installs: 30
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 4
Last updated: 11/26/2024 (399 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 10/8/2020 (5 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.7.2
Minimum PHP version: 7.0

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Possibly abandoned • Last updated 399 days ago

26/100

Is WP News Sitemap abandoned?

Possibly abandoned (last update 399 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7.2
Requires PHP: 7.0

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Description

Hey buddy,
If you’re looking for a plugin that helps you create a news sitemap and automatically ping your website’s sitemap to Google Webmaster, you’re in the right place!
The WP News Sitemap plugin provides a seamless solution for dynamically updating news sitemaps and automatically pinging them to Google Webmaster for better SEO and indexing of news content.

Features

  • Create a dynamic news sitemap for your site.
  • Automatically ping Google Webmaster with updated sitemaps.
  • Customize settings to suit your site’s requirements.
  • Compatible with multiple post types and custom date ranges.

Installation

  1. Upload wp-news-sitemaps to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Configure plugin settings via the Settings link in the Plugins list or through the Settings > News Sitemap menu in the admin dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access the plugin settings?

You can access the settings by clicking the Settings link next to the plugin name in the WordPress Plugins menu or navigating to Settings > News Sitemap.

What is the purpose of the News Sitemap?

The News Sitemap helps search engines like Google discover and index your news articles more efficiently, enhancing your SEO for news-related content.

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Screenshots

  1. Simple configuration for awesome results.

    Simple configuration for awesome results.

Changelog

1.1.0

  • Added a “Number of Days” field to customize the date range for the news sitemap.
  • Added a “Post Type” selection field to include specific post types in the sitemap.

1.0.0

  • Initial release: Dynamic News Sitemap generation and auto-pinging to Google Webmaster.