Title: Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress
Author: David Gwyer
Published: ሰኔ 30, 2010
Last modified: ነሐሴ 11, 2026
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# Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress
By [David Gwyer](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dgwyer/)
[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/simple-sitemap.3.6.2.zip)
* [Details](https://am.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sitemap/#description)
* [Reviews](https://am.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sitemap/#reviews)
* [Installation](https://am.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sitemap/#installation)
* [Development](https://am.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sitemap/#developers)
[ድጋፍ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-sitemap/)
## ማብራሪያ
Simple Sitemap adds a visible, visitor-friendly HTML sitemap to your WordPress
site. Add a block, choose what to show, and preview the result directly in the editor
before you publish.
It is designed for HTML sitemaps that help people browse your content. It does
not replace the XML sitemap used by search engines.
#### Build your sitemap in the editor
The free edition includes:
* Three editor blocks: Simple Sitemap, Simple Sitemap Group, and Child Pages.
* Live preview while you configure the sitemap.
* Standard lists and responsive tabbed layouts.
* Posts and pages with ascending or descending ordering.
* Sorting by title, author, date, ID, menu order, comment count, or random order.
* Optional excerpts, post-type labels, and linked or plain-text items.
* Include only selected posts or pages, or exclude individual IDs.
* Display a published child-page hierarchy for a selected parent page.
* Optional linked pagination for content lists and individual grouped sections.
* Page-depth and parent-page-link controls.
* Multiple sitemaps on the same page.
* The `[simple-sitemap]` and `[simple-sitemap-group]` shortcodes for classic
content
and page-builder workflows.
Sitemap styles load only on pages that contain a sitemap. Each sitemap also
receives
its own ID, so multiple instances can be configured and styled independently.
#### Go further with Simple Sitemap Pro
[Explore Simple Sitemap Pro](https://wpgoplugins.com/plugins/simple-sitemap/)
when
you need more control for a larger or more structured site.
Pro adds:
* Custom post types and custom taxonomies.
* Taxonomy-term filters and automatic exclusion of child pages.
* Advanced responsive tab controls and horizontal layouts.
* Dedicated Taxonomy Terms, Navigation Menu, Archive Links, and WooCommerce
Product
Sitemap blocks.
* Enhanced Child Pages controls for subtree exclusions, excerpts, images, and
nofollow links, including hierarchical custom post types.
* Per-section Content Sitemap ordering, limits, and include/exclude rules.
* Optional noindex filtering for Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and SEOPress, plus
current-
language filtering for WPML and Polylang.
* Additional shortcodes for child pages, taxonomy terms, and navigation menus.
* Interface controls for sitemap colours and presentation.
* Filters for custom development requirements.
Both editions keep the same WordPress-first workflow, so you can start with the
free plugin and upgrade when the site requires the additional controls.
## Screenshots
[⌊Configure a standard sitemap and preview it directly in the editor.⌉⌊Configure
a standard sitemap and preview it directly in the editor.⌉[
Configure a standard sitemap and preview it directly in the editor.
[⌊Switch to a tabbed sitemap from the same block settings.⌉⌊Switch to a tabbed sitemap
from the same block settings.⌉[
Switch to a tabbed sitemap from the same block settings.
[⌊Responsive sitemap tabs adapt to narrow screens.⌉⌊Responsive sitemap tabs adapt
to narrow screens.⌉[
Responsive sitemap tabs adapt to narrow screens.
[⌊Group posts by a category, tag, or another available taxonomy.⌉⌊Group posts by
a category, tag, or another available taxonomy.⌉[
Group posts by a category, tag, or another available taxonomy.
[⌊Publish a clear HTML list of posts and pages for visitors.⌉⌊Publish a clear HTML
list of posts and pages for visitors.⌉[
Publish a clear HTML list of posts and pages for visitors.
[⌊Display the tabbed layout on the front end.⌉⌊Display the tabbed layout on the
front end.⌉[
Display the tabbed layout on the front end.
[⌊Simple Sitemap Pro adds compact horizontal sitemap layouts.⌉⌊Simple Sitemap Pro
adds compact horizontal sitemap layouts.⌉[
Simple Sitemap Pro adds compact horizontal sitemap layouts.
## Blocks
This plugin provides 3 blocks.
* Simple Sitemap Display a visitor-friendly HTML sitemap for selected content
types.
* Simple Sitemap: Child Pages Display the published child-page hierarchy for
a selected parent page.
* Simple Sitemap Group Display sitemap entries grouped by taxonomy terms.
## መጫን
1. In WordPress, go to Plugins > Add New and search for Simple Sitemap.
2. Install and activate the plugin.
3. Edit a page and add the Simple Sitemap, Simple Sitemap Group, or Child Pages block.
4. Choose the content, ordering, labels, and layout in the block settings.
5. Publish or update the page.
For classic content or a page builder, use `[simple-sitemap]` or [simple-sitemap-
group] instead.
## የተለመዱ ጥያቄዎች
### Where can I see the available settings?
Select a sitemap block and review its settings in the editor sidebar. Licensed
users can also use [WPGO premium support](https://wpgoplugins.com/premium-plugin-support/).
### Can I generate an XML sitemap too?
No. This plugin creates a visible HTML sitemap for visitors. WordPress or an SEO
plugin can continue handling your XML sitemap for search engines.
### Do the shortcodes still work?
Yes. The blocks provide the visual editor workflow, while the existing
[simple-
sitemap] and `[simple-sitemap-group]` shortcodes remain available.
### What is included in Pro?
Simple Sitemap Pro adds custom post types and taxonomies, taxonomy-term and
child-
page filtering, advanced responsive and horizontal layouts, extra sitemap tools,
and styling controls. Basic post/page ID filtering is included in Free. [Compare the editions](https://wpgoplugins.com/plugins/simple-sitemap/).
### Did basic post and page exclusions move to Pro?
No. Basic include-only and exclude-by-ID controls are available in the Free
edition
for both blocks and shortcodes. Sites upgrading from a release where those controls
were unavailable can keep their existing sitemap content and configure the restored
controls without purchasing Pro.
### How do I manage or cancel a Pro renewal?
Open Simple Sitemap > Account in WordPress or use the secure customer account
link
in your purchase email to manage billing and renewals. Deactivating a license on
a site does not cancel its subscription. If you need help, contact [WPGO premium support](https://wpgoplugins.com/premium-plugin-support/).
### Why does WordPress say the plugin cannot be deleted because it is active on the main site?
That message comes from WordPress Multisite. In Network Admin, deactivate Simple
Sitemap for the network and confirm it is not active on the main site before deleting
it. Deactivating a license under Simple Sitemap > Account is separate from deactivating
the plugin under Plugins.
## Reviews
### [Developer irresponsive regarding the pausing of plugin renewal](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/developer-irresponsive-regarding-the-pausing-of-plugin-renewal/)
[sakosako](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sakosako/) ጥቅምት 21, 2025
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 being provided.
### [Best sitemap for WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/best-sitemap-for-wordpress/)
[pyupi](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pyupi/) ሰኔ 4, 2025 1 reply
A+
### [Outdated](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-45/)
[chrishilliard26](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chrishilliard26/) የካቲት 14, 2025
1 reply
Plugin is outdated. Works fine if you’re using a classic editor or haven’t updated
WordPress since 6.5.5. If you’ve updated to 6.7 or higher, beware. This plugin may
break your site. Especially if you utilize WP Blocks. Very disappointing.
### [No warning that it has premium features. Free ones are useless.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/no-warning-that-it-has-premium-features-free-ones-are-useless/)
[maciejw](https://profiles.wordpress.org/maciejw/) ነሐሴ 9, 2024 1 reply
No warning that it has premium features. Free ones are useless.
### [Exclude suddenly a premium only feature](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/exclude-suddenly-a-premium-only-feature/)
[atelierdevs](https://profiles.wordpress.org/atelierdevs/) ሚያዝያ 24, 2024 1 reply
Exclude is now a exclusively a premium feature effectively making this plugin useless
after spending hours getting it working.
### [After the updation, it cause the editor to fail](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/after-the-updation-it-cause-the-editor-to-fail/)
[bineeshkr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bineeshkr/) የካቲት 19, 2024 1 reply
After the recent updation of the plugin causing wordpress editor to crash. Editor
showing “The editor has encountered an unexpected error.”. If deactivate this plugin
editor works fine. Please fix the bug in your code. thanks.
[ Read all 72 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-sitemap/reviews/)
## Contributors & Developers
“Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress” is open source software.
The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
* [ David Gwyer ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dgwyer/)
* [ wpgoplugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpgoplugins/)
“Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress” has been translated into
14 locales. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/simple-sitemap/contributors)
for their contributions.
[Translate “Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/simple-sitemap)
### Interested in development?
[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-sitemap/), check
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/simple-sitemap/), or
subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/simple-sitemap/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/simple-sitemap/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).
## Changelog
#### 3.6.2 – August 11, 2026
* [update] Removed the external WP Go Plugin Framework dependency so the plugin
is now fully self-contained.
* [update] Modernized the build, release, security, accessibility, and code-quality
tooling.
* [new] Basic include/exclude post and page ID filters are now available in the
Free edition.
* [new] Added searchable content selection and a dedicated Child Pages block.
* [new] Added opt-in bounded linked pagination to Content and Grouped Sitemap blocks
and shortcodes.
* [new] Added privacy-conscious support diagnostics and clearer support destinations.
* [new] Added three starter patterns and a task-first Quick Start for creating
a sitemap page.
* [fix] Improved output escaping and guarded malformed saved block settings to
prevent editor failures.
* [fix] Restored the taxonomy upgrade prompt and corrected accessible admin/editor
controls.
* [fix] Added semantic keyboard and ARIA behavior to tabbed sitemaps without changing
their saved content or server-rendered HTML.
* [fix] Kept custom post-type labels attached to the selected post type in the
editor.
* [update] Added a native structured editor preview to the Child Pages block.
* [update] Upgraded all blocks to Block API v3 for the current iframed editor while
preserving dynamic PHP front-end rendering.
#### 3.6.1 – May 20, 2025
* [fix] Updated nonce checks on post duplication feature.
#### 3.6.0 – May 7, 2025
* [fix] Localization issues.
* [update] Settings page sanitization.
#### 3.5.14 – Jun 7, 2024
* [update] Updated plugin to be compatible with WordPress 6.5.
* [update] Updated Freemius SDK to 2.7.2.
* [fix] Implemented reported security fixes.
* [fix] Fixed sitemap group block/shortcode.
#### 3.5.12 – Feb 19, 2024
* [fix] Updated server-side render component.
#### 3.5.11 – Feb 17, 2024
* [fix] Lodash missing external.
#### 3.5.10 – July 26, 2023
* [fix] Security related fix. Freemius SDK updated to v2.5.10.
#### 3.5.9 – January 11, 2023
* [fix] Security related fixes and updates.
#### 3.5.8 – January 1, 2023
* [new] Allow post type labels to be customized via the sitemap block.
* [fix] Fixed bug affecting include/exclude term attribute. Affected edge cases
when category slugs used with ‘hyphens’.
* [fix] Enqueue error on admin widgets page.
* [fix] Sanitize non-supported sitemap shortcode attributes.
* [update] Sticky Post was always included when including a single post in a sitemap
shortcode or block.
* [update] Add PHP docblock @return comments to functions & class methods future.
#### 3.5.7 – July 15, 2022
* [fix] Styles not enqueued for sitemap shortcodes.
* [update] Added compatibility with WP 6.x.
#### 3.5.6 – July 12, 2022
* You can now override the dynamically generated sitemap ID with a static ID of
your choosing.
* Block CSS is now only loaded on pages that include a sitemap block.
* Updated Freemius SDK.
#### 3.5.5 – March 4, 2022
* Security update. Fixes minor issues in the Freemius SDK (that handle licensing
and plugin updates).
#### 3.5.4 – November 23, 2021
* Tidied up configuration files. Added .eslintignore to the list of files to auto-
remove from deployed free/pro plugin versions.
* Added new ‘Random Order’, ‘Menu Order’, and ‘Comment Count’ options to the sitemap
block Orderby drop down.
* Added new ‘num_terms’ shortcode attribute to optionally limit the number of taxonomy
terms displayed.
* Added a preview for sitemap and sitemap group blocks in the editor window.
#### 3.5.3 – November 6, 2021
* Refactored plugin codebase.
#### 3.5.2 – February 26, 2021
* Fixed compatibility issue with PHP 8.0.
* Updated plugin to use PHP namespaces.
#### 3.5.1 – August 29, 2020
* Improved sitemap block rendering (using new ServerSideRender component).
#### 3.5 – February 25, 2020
* FIX: Nofollow links were always enabled. These are now OFF by default and can
optionally be enabled if required.
#### 3.4 – August 10, 2019
* FIX: Undefined index ‘page_excerpt_length’.
#### 3.3 – July 22, 2019
* NEW: Added details to plugin settings page about a recent update that included
breaking changes.
* Fix: Page depth setting not saving.
* Fix: Plugin settings heading styles broken because of EDD license renewal nag
notice.
#### 3.2 – July 12, 2019
* Some minor bug fixes and improvements.
#### 3.1 – July 12, 2019
* Complete plugin overhaul.
* Two new blocks added to replace existing shortcodes.
* Shortcodes are still available though.
* Tab support added to sitemaps!
* New plugin options available via settings page.
#### 3.0 – April 26, 2019
* Updated settings page styles.
#### 2.9 – April 2, 2019
* Updated settings page info.
* Plugin readme updated.
#### 2.8 – March 14, 2019
* Updated settings page info.
#### 2.7 – March 6, 2019
* Added link to sitemap plugin settings page directly from main plugin index page.
* Removed redundant .bak file.
* Plugin settings page information updated.
* Removed redirect to settings page after activation.
* Removed admin notice popup displayed after activation.
#### 2.6 – September 21, 2018
* Fixed bug with [simple-sitemap-group] shortcode. Was previously buffering output
twice causing display issues.
#### 2.5 – JUNE 19, 2018
* Settings page updated.
#### 2.4 – OCTOBER 9, 2017
* Added live sitemap demo gallery on plugin settings page.
#### 2.3 – SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
* New ‘container_tag’ shortcode attribute added to all shortcodes to output the
sitemap as an ordered list, or unordered list. See plugin settings page for more
information.
* Updated plugin readme.txt.
* Settings page updated to include better shortcode information including the new`[
simple-sitemap-group]` shortcode.
* Plugin code overhauled and refactored for future maintainability.
* Improved shortcode attribute validation checks.
_2.2_
* Plugin settings page updated.
_2.1_
* Fixed broken image links on plugin settings page.
_2.0_
* Plugin settings page updated.
_1.9 update_
* Fixed compatibility bug with WordPress 4.7.
_1.87 update_
* Update plugin setting links.
_1.86 update_
* Added links to ‘Pro’ version.
_1.85 update_
* Updated plugin description.
_1.84 update_
* Updated information about the Pro version of the plugin.
_1.83 update_
* Updated the docs in plugin options for the ‘orderby’ shortcode attribute. A link
to the full list of available attributes is included.
_1.82 update_
* Better security.
* Fix: Some pretty permalinks weren’t being displayed properly for posts.
_1.81 update_
* Screenshots updated.
_1.8 update_
* Plugin completely rewritten to include a range of shortcode attributes to make
rendering the sitemap much more flexible!
* All previous plugin options removed from the plugin settings page. Use the new
shortcode attributes instead. See the plugin settings page for full deatils.
* New, cleaner HTML and CSS. New CSS classes used.
_1.7 update_
* Translation support added!
_1.65 update_
* More settings page updates.
_1.64 update_
* Settings page updated.
_1.63_
* Fixed bug with CPT links.
_1.62_
* Sitemap shortcode now works in text widgets.
_1.61_
* Fixed bug limiting CPT posts to displaying a maximum of 5 each.
_1.6_
* Links on Plugins page updated.
* Removed front end drop downs. Sitemap rendering now solely controlled via plugin
settings.
* Support for Custom Post Types added!
_1.54_
* Security issue addressed.
_1.53_
* All functions now properly name-spaced.
* Added $wpdb->prepare() to SQL query.
_1.52_
* Updated Plugin options page text.
* Now works nicely in sidebars (via a Text widget)!
* Fixed bug where existing Plugin users saw no posts/pages on the sitemap after
upgrade to 1.51.
* Added a ‘Settings’ link to the main Plugins page, next to the ‘Deactivate’ link
to allow easy navigation to the Simple Sitemap Plugin options page.
_1.51_
* Updated WordPress compatibility version.
* Update to Plugin option page text.
_1.5_
* Updated for WordPress 3.5.1.
* Minor CSS bug fixed.
* ALL Plugin styles affecting the sitemap have been removed to allow the current
theme to control the styles. This enables the sitemap to blend in with the current
theme, and allows for easy customisation of the CSS as there are plenty of sitemap
classes to hook into.
* All sitemap content is now listed in a single column to allow for additional
listings for CPT to be added later.
* New Plugin options to show/hide posts or pages.
_1.4.1_
* Minor updates to Plugin options page, and some internal functions.
_1.4_
* Plugin option added to exclude pages by ID!
* Bug fix: ALL posts are now listed and are not restricted by the Settings -> Reading
value.
_1.3.1_
* Fixed HTML bug. Replaced deprecated function.
_1.3_
* Dropdown sort boxes on the front end now work much better in all browsers. Thanks
to Matt Bailey for this fix.
_1.28_
* Changed the .sticky CSS class to be .ss_sticky to avoid conflict with the WordPress.
sticky class.
_1.27_
* Fixed minor bug in ‘Posts’ view, when displaying the date. There was an erroneous
double quotes in the dates link.
_1.26_
* Fixed CSS bug. Was affecting the size of some themes Nav Menu font sizes.
_1.25_
* Now supports WordPress 3.0.3
* Updated Plugin options page
* Fixed issue: https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-simple-sitemap-duplicated-
id-post_item
* Fixed issue: https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-simple-sitemap-empty-
span-when-post-is-not-sticky
_1.20_
* Added Plugin admin options page
* Fixed several small bugs
* Sitemap layout tweaked and generally improved
* Added new rendering of sitemap depending on drop-down options
* New options to sort by category, author, tags, and date improved significantly
_1.10 Fixed so that default permalink settings work fine on drop-down filter_
_1.01 Minor amendments_
_1.0 Initial release_
## Meta
* Version **3.6.2**
* Last updated **3 ቀኖች ago**
* Active installations **60,000+**
* WordPress version ** 6.3 or higher **
* Tested up to **7.0.4**
* PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
* Languages
* [Czech](https://cs.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sitemap/), [Danish](https://da.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sitemap/),
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[German](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sitemap/), [Japanese](https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sitemap/),
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[Spanish (Spain)](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sitemap/), [Spanish (Venezuela)](https://ve.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sitemap/),
እና [Swedish](https://sv.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sitemap/).
* [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/simple-sitemap)
* Tags
* [block](https://am.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/block/)[html sitemap](https://am.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/html-sitemap/)
[seo sitemap](https://am.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/seo-sitemap/)[sitemap](https://am.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/sitemap/)
* [Advanced View](https://am.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sitemap/advanced/)
## Ratings
3.9 out of 5 stars.
* [ 49 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-sitemap/reviews/?filter=5)
* [ 2 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-sitemap/reviews/?filter=4)
* [ 1 3-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-sitemap/reviews/?filter=3)
* [ 2 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-sitemap/reviews/?filter=2)
* [ 18 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-sitemap/reviews/?filter=1)
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## Contributors
* [ David Gwyer ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dgwyer/)
* [ wpgoplugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpgoplugins/)
## ድጋፍ
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