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Custom Global Variables vs Simple HTML Sitemap (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Custom Global Variables

Custom Global Variables

5(10)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Simple HTML Sitemap

Simple HTML Sitemap

3.7(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Global Variables has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Global Variables has accumulated 20K+ total downloads while Simple HTML Sitemap has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Custom Global Variables
◄
Simple HTML Sitemap3.7/5
Total Reviews
10Custom Global Variables
◄
Simple HTML Sitemap3
Active Installs
5.0K+Custom Global Variables
◄
Simple HTML Sitemap1.0K+
Total Downloads
20K+Custom Global Variables
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Simple HTML Sitemap11K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Global Variables
Simple HTML SitemapN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoCustom Global Variables
◄
Simple HTML Sitemap5 years ago
First Released
2016Custom Global Variables
Simple HTML Sitemap2017
Age
10 yearsCustom Global Variables
Simple HTML Sitemap9 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Custom Global Variables
Simple HTML Sitemap4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Custom Global Variables
Simple HTML Sitemapfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Global Variables
Simple HTML SitemapFree
Latest Version
1.1.2Custom Global Variables
Simple HTML Sitemap1.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Custom Global Variables

5/5(10 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Simple HTML Sitemap

3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

Recent Reviews

Custom Global Variables Reviews

Thanks For This GREAT Plugin!!!

I am not one to leave reviews. But have to let you all know what a Godsend this plugin has been to me and my team!! So simple, yet so effective. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

by Seb Fontan

The best custom shortcode plugin for agencies!

I’ve been using CGV for a few years now. At our agency, it’s become one of our go-to plugins and is installed on virtually all of our sites. No other plugin allows you to create and manage custom vari

by Leona

Exactly what I was looking for.

I needed a way of presenting some data in multiple locations, being a web developer I knew I could use variables but didn’t want to edit the core app or theme, so this fitted my requirements like a gl

Simple HTML Sitemap Reviews

by yavane

the worst

can’t save options in admin panel, and I get server error on front.. bye bye

Works as billed, and the author is proactive with fixes

I used the Display HTML Sitemap for a page at https://power2u.org/sitemap, and it’s just what I needed. This was the only plugin I could find that will display other stuff than just pages and posts. I

by Sushant Kumar Pradhan

awesome

awesome

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Global Variables or Simple HTML Sitemap more popular?
Custom Global Variables has 5.0K+ active installations while Simple HTML Sitemap has 1.0K+. Custom Global Variables is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Global Variables or Simple HTML Sitemap?
Custom Global Variables has a 5/5 rating from 10 reviews, while Simple HTML Sitemap has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Custom Global Variables and Simple HTML Sitemap free?
Custom Global Variables is free and Simple HTML Sitemap is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Global Variables or Simple HTML Sitemap?
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?
Custom Global Variables was last updated 3 years ago and Simple HTML Sitemap was last updated 5 years ago.

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