Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… vs Raw HTML (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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VS
Raw HTML

Raw HTML

4.3(33)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Raw HTML

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Raw HTML has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 33 reviews) while Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… leads in active installations (70K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Raw HTML has 586K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Raw HTML4.3/5
Total Reviews
72Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Raw HTML33
Active Installs
70K+Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Raw HTML10K+
Total Downloads
1.7M+Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Raw HTML586K+
Support Resolution
0%Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Raw HTMLN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoSimple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Raw HTML1 year ago
First Released
2010Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Raw HTML2008
Age
16 yearsSimple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Raw HTML18 years
WP Requires
6.0+Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Raw HTML2.8+
PHP Requires
false+Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Raw HTMLfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Raw HTMLFree
Latest Version
3.6.1Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…
Raw HTML1.6.4

Rating Breakdown

Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive…

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

Raw HTML

4.3/5(33 reviews)
5
70%
4
15%
3
3%
2
0%
1
12%

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+

Raw HTML Reviews

by pdwalker

simple, works.

Although if you have the perfectly corrected and formatted html, save it offline in case an accidently trip through the visual editor destroys your carefully laid out code. (or get the pro version)

by globurs

То, что нужно! =)

Спасибо! РАБОТАЕТ =) Простой плагин позволяющий без лишних танцев и приблуд избежать автоформатирования от WordPress & TinyMCE =)

by Duchex

Does not work

Just installed this and has no effect when using the WordPress Code Editor, items between the raw tags still get reformatted by wordpress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… or Raw HTML more popular?
Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… has 70K+ active installations while Raw HTML has 10K+. 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 Raw HTML?
Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… has a 3.9/5 rating from 72 reviews, while Raw HTML has a 4.3/5 rating from 33 reviews.
Are Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… and Raw HTML free?
Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… is free and Raw HTML is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Sitemap – Create a Responsive… or Raw HTML?
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 Raw HTML was last updated 1 year ago.

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