HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode) vs WP Sitemap Page
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
WP Sitemap Page leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #209, ahead of HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode) at #1,510. Over the last 7 days WP Sitemap Page held its place and HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode) climbed 2 places. WP Sitemap Page has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 200K+ active installs against 10K+ for HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode). Ratings: HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode) 4.4★ from 24 and WP Sitemap Page 4.8★ from 205 reviews.
| Metric | HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode) | WP Sitemap Page |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,510 ▲ 2 | #209 ▬ |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | — | 10,243 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (24) | 4.8★ (205) |
| Last updated | Aug 31, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2.1 | 1.9.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,510 | #209 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2009 | Nov 2012 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode) or WP Sitemap Page?
By active installs, WP Sitemap Page: 200K+ sites run it against 10K+ for HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode), according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 12, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode) or WP Sitemap Page?
WP Sitemap Page, at #209 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode) at #1,510. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode) or WP Sitemap Page alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.