Description
Custom Sitemap Generator is a powerful, lightweight WordPress plugin that creates XML sitemaps to help search engines discover and index your content efficiently. Unlike bloated SEO plugins, this focused tool does one thing exceptionally well – generating optimized sitemaps.
Key Features
Comprehensive Content Support:
* Posts, Pages, and Custom Post Types
* Categories, Tags, and Custom Taxonomies
* Author archives
* Automatic sitemap index generation
* Promotional Tab: Showcase other helpful tools from our team
Advanced SEO Features:
* Priority and change frequency settings per content type
* Last modified dates for better crawl efficiency
* Exclusion by ID, URL, or slug pattern
* robots.txt integration
* Search engine ping (Google & Bing)
Performance Optimized:
* Smart pagination for large sites (50,000 URL limit per sitemap)
* Debounced regeneration to prevent duplicate processing
* Memory-efficient queries for sites with thousands of posts
* Scheduled regeneration via WP Cron
Developer Friendly:
* Clean, well-documented code
* WordPress coding standards compliant
* Hooks and filters for customization
* Translation ready
How It Works
- Install and activate the plugin
- Configure which content types to include
- Sitemaps are automatically generated and updated
- Submit your sitemap URL to search engines
Your main sitemap will be available at: https://yoursite.com/sitemap.xml
Screenshots
General settings – Configure which content types to include 
Custom sitemaps – Create sitemaps with specific URLs 
Advanced settings – Priority, frequency, and integration options
Installation
- Upload the
custom-sitemap-generatorfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings > Custom Sitemap to configure the plugin
- Submit your sitemap URL to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools
FAQ
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Where are the generated sitemaps stored?
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Sitemaps are stored in the root directory of your WordPress installation for optimal accessibility and SEO performance.
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Can I exclude specific posts or pages?
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Yes! You can exclude content by:
* Post/Page ID
* Full URL
* URL slug or pattern -
How often are sitemaps updated?
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Sitemaps are automatically regenerated when you publish, update, or delete content. You can also enable scheduled regeneration (hourly, daily, or weekly).
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Does this work with custom post types?
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Yes! The plugin automatically detects all public custom post types and taxonomies, allowing you to include them in your sitemaps.
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What’s the maximum number of URLs per sitemap?
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By default, sitemaps are limited to 50,000 URLs (Google’s limit). For sites with more content, multiple sitemaps are created automatically with a sitemap index.
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Can I notify search engines when my sitemap updates?
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Yes! Enable the “Search Engine Ping” feature to notify Google and Bing when your sitemap is updated.
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Is this plugin compatible with caching plugins?
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Yes, the plugin generates static XML files that work perfectly with all caching solutions.
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Does this conflict with other SEO plugins?
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This plugin focuses solely on sitemap generation. If you’re using another SEO plugin with sitemap features, you may want to disable one to avoid duplicate sitemaps.
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Contributors & Developers
“Custom Sitemap Generator” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
3.1.1
- UI Fix – Resolved persistent card stretching issue by switching to fixed-width flexbox layout
- UI Update – Plugin cards now have a consistent 280px width for uniform appearance
- Improvement – Simplified CSS for better cross-browser compatibility
3.1.0
- UI Update – Fixed card stretching issue by refactoring grid alignment
- UI Update – Improved 3-column layout stability across different screen sizes
- Improvement – Refined typography and spacing in the “More Plugins” tab
|= 3.0.9 =
* UI Update – Forced 3-column layout for the “More Plugins” tab on desktop
* Bug Fix – Fixed broken plugin icons by using high-resolution assets
* Improvement – Refined card spacing and grid alignment for a cleaner look
|= 3.0.8 =
* UI Update – Switched to a flexible grid to fix card stretching issues
* UI Update – Used official WordPress geopatterns for missing plugin icons
* Improvement – Refined card design with better spacing and alignment
|= 3.0.7 =
* UI Update – Added official plugin logos to the “More Plugins” tab
* UI Update – Fixed card stretching issue for a more uniform and professional look
* Improvement – Enhanced grid layout with better spacing and hover effects
|= 3.0.6 =
* Feature Update – Added “More Plugins” tab to showcase other helpful WPGeared tools
* UI Update – Added a modern grid layout for the new promotional tab
|= 3.0.5 =
* Feature Update – Added a dedicated Home Page sitemap (home-sitemap.xml)
* Bug Fix – Hidden index files (sitemap.xml, sitemap-index.xml) from the content sitemaps table to avoid confusion
* Improvement – Enhanced XSLT fallback to correctly display sitemap index files
* Improvement – Improved AJAX regeneration flow with a dedicated home page step
|= 3.0.4 =
* Feature Update – Sitemaps for disabled content types are now hidden from the list
* Compatibility – Updated “Tested up to” version to WordPress 6.9
|= 3.0.3 =
* Bug Fix – Fixed issue where disabled sitemaps were still appearing in the list
* Improvement – Updated WordPress compatibility version
|= 3.0.2 =
* UI Spacing Fix – Added proper padding to the container to prevent title from touching borders
* Tab Alignment – Improved tab layout for better visual breathing room
|= 3.0.1 =
* UI Refresh – Improved interface with accordions and progress bars
* Feature Update – Added custom naming for custom sitemaps
* Conflict Detection – Notifies users of other active sitemap plugins
* Bulk Actions – Support for deleting multiple custom sitemaps at once
|= 3.0.0 =
* Major Release – Complete rewrite with significant improvements
New Features:
* Sitemap index file for better organization
* Custom post type and taxonomy support
* Author sitemaps
* Priority and change frequency settings
* robots.txt integration
* Search engine ping (Google & Bing)
* Scheduled regeneration via WP Cron
* Pagination for large sites (50k URL limit)
* Pattern-based exclusions (slug matching)
* Dark mode support for sitemap display
Improvements:
* Complete code refactoring with OOP architecture
* Enhanced security with strict filename validation
* Debounced regeneration to prevent duplicate processing
* Memory-efficient queries for large sites
* Modern JavaScript with Clipboard API
* Improved admin UI with better UX
* Proper success/error message display
* Full translation support
Bug Fixes:
* Fixed path traversal vulnerability
* Fixed wp_delete_file() return value check
* Fixed undefined variable issues
* Fixed duplicate action registration
* Fixed array key existence checks
Developer:
* Added uninstall.php for clean removal
* WordPress coding standards compliance
* Comprehensive inline documentation
|= 2.0.1 =
* Updated compatibility with WordPress 6.7
* Added category sitemap generation
* Added tags sitemap generation
* Added Google Search Console guide
* Code quality improvements
|= 2.0.0 =
* Major update with new features
* Added posts and pages sitemaps
* Added exclusion feature
* Improved security
* Updated file storage location
* Enhanced UI
|= 1.2 =
* Added custom post type support
* Performance improvements
|= 1.1 =
* Bug fixes and improvements
|= 1.0 =
* Initial release