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
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 6.3 and PHP 7.4.
SourceWordPress plugins · Nov 6, 2026
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Aboutthistool.
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.
Global item and nested-level spacing presets, with optional per-block and per-shortcode overrides.
An optional linked parent at the root of the Child Pages block.
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 when you need more control for a larger or more structured site.
Optional visitor search for Content and Grouped sitemaps, using blocks or shortcodes. Visitors can filter the entries currently displayed while matching items retain their hierarchy or topic context.
Custom post types and custom taxonomies.
Taxonomy-term filters and automatic exclusion of child pages.
Advanced responsive tab controls and horizontal layouts.
Enhanced Child Pages controls for subtree exclusions, excerpts, images, and nofollow links, including hierarchical custom post types.
Optional separators and compact featured-image thumbnails for child-page sitemaps, including the [simple-sitemap-child] shortcode.
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.
Try Pro visitor search in the live demo . When linked pagination is enabled, search filters the current result page; it does not search other result pages or the whole site.
See it in action
Screenshots & previews.
Configure a standard sitemap and preview it directly in the editor.Switch to a tabbed sitemap from the same block settings.Responsive sitemap tabs adapt to narrow screens.Group posts by a category, tag, or another available taxonomy.Publish a clear HTML list of posts and pages for visitors.Display the tabbed layout on the front end.Simple Sitemap Pro adds compact horizontal sitemap layouts.
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Gettingstarted.
01In WordPress, go to Plugins > Add New and search for Simple Sitemap.
02Install and activate the plugin.
03Edit a page and add the Simple Sitemap, Simple Sitemap Group, or Child Pages block.
04Choose the content, ordering, labels, and layout in the block settings.
05Publish or update the page.
For classic content or a page builder, use [simple-sitemap] or [simple-sitemap-group] instead.
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Frequently asked questions.
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 .
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 optional visitor search, 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 .
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 .
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.
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