{"id":373064,"date":"2026-09-22T14:17:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T14:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sitemap-generator-xml-sitemap-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T06:42:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T06:42:08","slug":"wpcodequill-sitemap-generator","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/si.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wpcodequill-sitemap-generator\/","author":23240440,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"version":"1.0.3","stable_tag":"1.0.3","tested":"7.1.3","requires":"6.0","requires_php":"8.2","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"XML Sitemap Generator for Google SEO by WPCodeQuill","header_author":"WPCodeQuill","header_description":"Generate and manage XML sitemaps for your WordPress website with a lightweight, privacy-friendly sitemap manager.","assets_banners_color":"cdefe1","last_updated":"2026-10-12 06:42:08","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wpcodequill-sitemap-generator\/","header_author_uri":"https:\/\/wpcodequill.com\/","rating":5,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":174,"num_ratings":1,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.0.0":{"tag":"1.0.0","author":"wpcodequill","date":"2026-09-22 14:16:46","revision":3707541},"1.0.2":{"tag":"1.0.2","author":"wpcodequill","date":"2026-10-12 06:42:52","revision":3740625},"1.0.3":{"tag":"1.0.3","author":"wpcodequill","date":"2026-10-12 06:42:08","revision":3740623}},"upgrade_notice":[],"ratings":{"1":0,"2":0,"3":0,"4":0,"5":1},"assets_icons":{"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3707541,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1254,"height":1254}},"assets_banners":{"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3707541,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":"","width":2203,"height":714}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0.0","1.0.2","1.0.3"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.png":{"filename":"screenshot-1.png","revision":3740538,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1723,"height":786},"screenshot-2.png":{"filename":"screenshot-2.png","revision":3740538,"resolution":"2","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1437,"height":571},"screenshot-3.png":{"filename":"screenshot-3.png","revision":3740538,"resolution":"3","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1444,"height":873},"screenshot-4.png":{"filename":"screenshot-4.png","revision":3740538,"resolution":"4","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1484,"height":791}},"screenshots":{"1":"The clean and comprehensive settings dashboard featuring IndexNow, change frequencies, and content inclusion controls.","2":"The custom branded XML sitemap index rendered via the built-in XSLT stylesheet.","3":"The dynamic Additional Pages repeater interface for manual URL inclusions."}},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[6359,186,1557,25176,6358],"plugin_category":[55],"plugin_contributors":[257419],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-373064","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-google-sitemap","plugin_tags-seo","plugin_tags-sitemap","plugin_tags-sitemap-generator","plugin_tags-xml-sitemap","plugin_category-seo-and-marketing","plugin_contributors-wpcodequill","plugin_committers-wpcodequill"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/wpcodequill-sitemap-generator\/assets\/banner-772x250.png?rev=3707541","banner_2x":false,"banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/wpcodequill-sitemap-generator\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3707541","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/wpcodequill-sitemap-generator\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3707541","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/wpcodequill-sitemap-generator\/assets\/screenshot-1.png?rev=3740538","caption":"The clean and comprehensive settings dashboard featuring IndexNow, change frequencies, and content inclusion controls."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/wpcodequill-sitemap-generator\/assets\/screenshot-2.png?rev=3740538","caption":"The custom branded XML sitemap index rendered via the built-in XSLT stylesheet."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/wpcodequill-sitemap-generator\/assets\/screenshot-3.png?rev=3740538","caption":"The dynamic Additional Pages repeater interface for manual URL inclusions."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/wpcodequill-sitemap-generator\/assets\/screenshot-4.png?rev=3740538","caption":""}],"raw_content":"<!--section=description-->\n<p><strong>XML Sitemap Generator for Google SEO by WPCodeQuill<\/strong> is a high-performance, strictly coded XML sitemap manager built to help search engines discover and index your content faster without sacrificing website speed or privacy.<\/p>\n\n<p>Most SEO suites bundle massive, resource-heavy features that slow down your database with telemetry, external scripts, and constant upsells. This plugin is built with a singular focus: ultra-fast, strictly standard XML sitemaps that operate 100% locally inside your WordPress environment.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Why WordPress Users &amp; Developers Trust It<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zero Bloat &amp; 100% Privacy:<\/strong> No telemetry, no background analytics tracking, no external API calls, and no mandatory account signups. Everything runs locally on your server.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transient-Powered Caching:<\/strong> Prevents server slowdowns. Sitemaps are cached using intelligent WordPress transients with hook-based cache invalidation, ensuring lightning-fast response times for Googlebot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seamless Core Integration:<\/strong> Gracefully replaces the default WordPress core sitemap (WP 5.5+) directly at the root (<code>\/sitemap.xml<\/code>), eliminating duplicate sitemap URLs and preserving crawl budget.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intelligent 'Noindex' Detection:<\/strong> Works harmoniously with on-page SEO plugins (Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO). Automatically detects and respects <code>noindex<\/code> meta tags to prevent indexing conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Key Features<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Automated XML Sitemap Indexes:<\/strong> Automatically organizes your content into modular sitemap index files (<code>sitemap.xml<\/code>) to easily handle large websites without memory spikes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full WooCommerce Support:<\/strong> Native compatibility with WooCommerce products, product categories, and product tags.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom Post Types &amp; Taxonomies:<\/strong> Choose exactly which public post types and taxonomies get exposed to search engine crawlers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Search Engine Ready:<\/strong> Fully compatible with Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, Yandex, and Baidu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer Friendly:<\/strong> Clean object-oriented architecture following strict WordPress Coding Standards (WPCS) and PHP 8.2+ type safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your WordPress admin dashboard.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Search for <strong>XML Sitemap Generator for Google SEO by WPCodeQuill<\/strong> (or upload the <code>.zip<\/code> file via <strong>Upload Plugin<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Install Now<\/strong> and then <strong>Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings &gt; Sitemap Generator<\/strong> in your admin menu to select which post types and taxonomies you want to include.<\/li>\n<li>Submit your sitemap URL (<code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/sitemap.xml<\/code>) directly to <strong>Google Search Console<\/strong> under the <strong>Sitemaps<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"what%20is%20an%20xml%20sitemap%3F\"><h3>What is an XML sitemap?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>An XML sitemap is a structured file listing a website's critical pages, ensuring search engines like Google and Bing crawl and index your site efficiently.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"where%20can%20i%20find%20my%20sitemap%20once%20activated%3F\"><h3>Where can I find my sitemap once activated?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Your primary sitemap index is available at <code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/sitemap.xml<\/code>.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20wordpress%20already%20have%20a%20built-in%20sitemap%3F\"><h3>Does WordPress already have a built-in sitemap?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. WordPress introduced basic core sitemaps in version 5.5. This plugin cleanly takes over that endpoint to add caching, granular content inclusion\/exclusion controls, WooCommerce integration, and automated sitemap indexes.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20use%20this%20plugin%20alongside%20yoast%20seo%20or%20rank%20math%3F\"><h3>Can I use this plugin alongside Yoast SEO or Rank Math?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. If you prefer using those plugins for on-page meta titles and descriptions, you can disable their built-in XML sitemaps and let WPCodeQuill handle the generation. Our engine automatically respects their <code>noindex<\/code> rules.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20this%20plugin%20compatible%20with%20woocommerce%3F\"><h3>Is this plugin compatible with WooCommerce?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. WooCommerce Products, Product Categories, and Tags are recognized out of the box and can be toggled on or off in settings.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20having%20an%20xml%20sitemap%20guarantee%20instant%20google%20ranking%3F\"><h3>Does having an XML sitemap guarantee instant Google ranking?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No. Sitemaps allow search engine bots to discover, crawl, and understand site hierarchy faster. Ranking and indexing remain dependent on on-page content relevance and quality.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20this%20plugin%20collect%20user%20analytics%20or%20telemetry%3F\"><h3>Does this plugin collect user analytics or telemetry?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No. WPCodeQuill strictly adheres to user privacy. The plugin executes locally on your web host without sending any data offsite.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n<!--section=changelog-->\n<h4>1.0.3 - October 12, 2026<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fixing: others ui problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.0.2 - October 12, 2026<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fixing: Activation problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.0.1 - October 12, 2026<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Added: IndexNow protocol support with automated non-blocking background pings to Microsoft Bing, Seznam.cz, Naver, and Yandex upon post publication.<\/li>\n<li>Added: Dedicated sitemap-misc.xml handler supporting the core homepage and custom \"Additional Pages\" via a dynamic admin repeater interface.<\/li>\n<li>Added: Comprehensive settings controls for change frequencies, URL priorities, minimum post priority thresholds, and category\/post exclusions.<\/li>\n<li>Added: Custom branded XSLT stylesheet (sitemap-index.xsl) for an optimized human-readable sitemap table view with active lastmod timestamps.<\/li>\n<li>Optimized: Transient caching system with automatic version bumping and explicit database transient garbage collection to prevent table bloat.<\/li>\n<li>Refactored: Full codebase alignment with strict WordPress Coding Standards (WPCS), I18n translation comment rules, global variable prefixing, and secure wp_parse_url() implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.0.0 - September 21, 2026<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Initial official release.<\/li>\n<li>Automated XML sitemap index and sub-sitemap generation.<\/li>\n<li>WordPress core sitemap interception and replacement.<\/li>\n<li>Hook-based transient caching mechanism.<\/li>\n<li>Native WooCommerce taxonomy and product support.<\/li>\n<li>Granular post type selection inside WordPress Admin settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Fast, lightweight XML sitemap generator for WordPress and WooCommerce. Zero bloat, instant transient caching, and automatic Google indexing support.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/si.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/373064","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/si.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/si.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/si.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=373064"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/si.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/wpcodequill"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/si.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=373064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/si.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=373064"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/si.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=373064"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/si.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=373064"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/si.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=373064"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/si.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=373064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}