XML Sitemap Generator for Google vs WP Sitemap Page (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
XML Sitemap Generator for Google
1.0M+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, XML Sitemap Generator for Google has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 2,229 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 300K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. XML Sitemap Generator for Google has accumulated 42M+ total downloads while WP Sitemap Page has 3.4M+. XML Sitemap Generator for Google has a higher support resolution rate (20% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | XML Sitemap Generator for Google | WP Sitemap Page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2,229 | ◄ | 205 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 300K+ |
| Total Downloads | 42M+ | ◄ | 3.4M+ |
| Support Resolution | 20% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2005 | 2012 | |
| Age | 21 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.1.23 | 1.9.5 |
Rating Breakdown
XML Sitemap Generator for Google
WP Sitemap Page
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, XML Sitemap Generator for Google averaged approximately 3,846 daily downloads while WP Sitemap Page averaged 341.
Recent Reviews
XML Sitemap Generator for Google Reviews
Very Useful Plugin
Really useful plugin. Setup was quick & sitemap generated automatically without any issue. Google picked it up fast. UI is simple, too. Using it for a few weeks now, works great. tnx devs for this plu
Is it suitable for websites with a large number of products?
I’m currently using AIOSEO’s sitemap, but due to the large number of products, the sitemap is causing a 504 error.
Thanks!
Very good
WP Sitemap Page Reviews
works!
it didnt work. I thought it was not good. but the support were so nice, and wanted to help so, I reinstalled it and worked perfectly. the plugin can be connected directly to Google console and update
Легкий
Спасибо за легкость функции!
Slim sitemap plugin for HTML sitemaps
Nice sorting options. I need it to create accessible websites.
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