XMLMap – XML & HTML Sitemap Generator Reviews, Downloads & Maintenance

The XML & HTML Sitemap Generator plugin automatically creates and updates XML sitemaps for search engines (Google, Bing) and HTML sitemaps for your website visitors. It follows the sitemaps.org protocol and offers customization options for included content types, priorities, and change frequencies.

Key Features

Automatic XML Sitemap Generation: Supports posts, pages, custom post types, categories, tags, custom taxonomies, images, and videos
HTML Sitemap Generation: Provides a user-friendly HTML sitemap via shortcode [xml_map_html]
Customization Options: Include/exclude content types, set priorities and change frequencies
Search Engine Pinging: Automatically notifies Google and Bing of sitemap updates
Performance Optimized: Uses caching, Gzip compression, and WP-Cron for efficiency
Multisite & Multilingual Ready: Compatible with Multisite, WPML, and Polylang

XML Sitemap Features

Generates sitemap index and individual sitemaps for different content types
Includes lastmod, changefreq, and priority parameters
Optional image and video sitemap support
Automatic updates when content changes
SEO-friendly URLs

HTML Sitemap Features

Clean, organized layout
Hierarchical content display
Customizable appearance
Responsive design
Easy integration via shortcode

Installation

Upload the xml-map folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Configure the settings under ‘Settings > XML & HTML Sitemap’
Your sitemaps will be available at:
- XML Sitemap: yoursite.com/sitemap.xml
- HTML Sitemap: Add shortcode [xml_map_html] to any page

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find my sitemaps?

After activation, your XML sitemap will be available at yoursite.com/sitemap.xml. For the HTML sitemap, use the shortcode [xml_map_html] on any page or post.

How often are sitemaps updated?

Sitemaps are automatically updated when you publish, update, or delete content. You can also manually regenerate them from the plugin settings.

Can I exclude certain content?

Yes, you can exclude specific post types, taxonomies, or individual items through the plugin settings.

Does this plugin support multilingual sites?

Yes, the plugin is compatible with major multilingual plugins like WPML and Polylang.

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Changelog

1.0.0

Initial release
XML sitemap generation with support for posts, pages, and custom post types
HTML sitemap shortcode implementation
Basic settings panel
Search engine ping functionality
Performance optimization features

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