WP Realtime Sitemap vs Black Ribbon (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Black Ribbon has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while WP Realtime Sitemap leads in active installations (10K+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Realtime Sitemap has accumulated 196K+ total downloads while Black Ribbon has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Realtime Sitemap | Black Ribbon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 25 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 196K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Age | 16 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.7 | 1.1.2 |
Rating
4.6/5WP Realtime Sitemap
►Black Ribbon5/5
Total Reviews
25WP Realtime Sitemap
◄Black Ribbon2
Active Installs
10K+WP Realtime Sitemap
◄Black Ribbon400
Total Downloads
196K+WP Realtime Sitemap
◄Black Ribbon10K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Realtime Sitemap
Black RibbonN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWP Realtime Sitemap
►Black Ribbon5 years ago
First Released
2010WP Realtime Sitemap
Black Ribbon2016
Age
16 yearsWP Realtime Sitemap
Black Ribbon10 years
WP Requires
3.0+WP Realtime Sitemap
Black Ribbon3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+WP Realtime Sitemap
Black Ribbonfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Realtime Sitemap
Black RibbonFree
Latest Version
1.5.7WP Realtime Sitemap
Black Ribbon1.1.2
Rating Breakdown
WP Realtime Sitemap
4.6/5(25 reviews)
5
84%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%
Black Ribbon
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Realtime Sitemap Reviews
by Ian
A great plugin
I use it to display a list of ordered posts. Works well so I donated to author.
by lencw
Works well
Lists all pages and posts unlike some other plugins. Its been a while since any update, so lets hope it continues to be maintained.
by vitaut89
Cool
Cool
Black Ribbon Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Realtime Sitemap or Black Ribbon more popular?
WP Realtime Sitemap has 10K+ active installations while Black Ribbon has 400. WP Realtime Sitemap is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Realtime Sitemap or Black Ribbon?
WP Realtime Sitemap has a 4.6/5 rating from 25 reviews, while Black Ribbon has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Realtime Sitemap and Black Ribbon free?
WP Realtime Sitemap is free and Black Ribbon is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Realtime Sitemap or Black Ribbon?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Realtime Sitemap was last updated 8 years ago and Black Ribbon was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.