Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… vs Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus (2026)

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

Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…

Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…

3.9(72)

70K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus

Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus

4.2(36)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 36 reviews) while Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… leads in active installations (70K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus has 49K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus4.2/5
Total Reviews
72Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus36
Active Installs
70K+Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus4.0K+
Total Downloads
1.7M+Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus49K+
Support Resolution
0%Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Preserved HTML Editor Markup PlusN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoSimple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus6 years ago
First Released
2010Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus2014
Age
16 yearsSimple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus12 years
WP Requires
6.0+Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus3.2.1+
PHP Requires
false+Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plusfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Preserved HTML Editor Markup PlusFree
Latest Version
3.6.1Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus1.5.4

Rating Breakdown

Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…

3.9/5(72 reviews)
5
68%
4
3%
3
1%
2
3%
1
25%

Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus

4.2/5(36 reviews)
5
67%
4
11%
3
8%
2
3%
1
11%

Recent Reviews

Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… Reviews

by simon_a6

Pro Support gives ZERO support

Our client paid for the Pro version of this plugin. We found an issue. Raised it on this WordPress Forum, told to go to Pro Support. No response on Pro support from FIVE email requests. Raised t

by sakosako

Developer irresponsive regarding the pausing of plugin renewal

Emailed the developer three times within a week in regard to ensuring that my subscription doesn’t renew. I have not heard back. The request to confirm is of a support nature, but have no support is b

by pyupi

Best sitemap for WordPress

A+

Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus Reviews

by dreamtours

2022 and still working. Bravo

This plugin is for advanced wordpress users.

by srinivasrjy

No use – Don’t install

Text Centering not Works. So many files. Instead use Simple single file Plugin – “Protect schema.org markup in HTML editor”

by kuroimatoo

Meh

Yeah, it doing it’s job – wordpress now don’t f*ck up all my code after switching to visual editor, but now text editor looks like one big paragraph and completely unreadable, maybe it’s ok for someon

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… or Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus more popular?
Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… has 70K+ active installations while Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus has 4.0K+. Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… or Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus?
Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… has a 3.9/5 rating from 72 reviews, while Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus has a 4.2/5 rating from 36 reviews.
Are Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… and Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus free?
Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… is free and Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… or Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus?
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?
Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… was last updated 10 months ago and Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus was last updated 6 years ago.

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