Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Sitemap currently ranks #648 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #638, first reached on Aug 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 60K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,505 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 44% versus the month before (2,683/day).
- The latest release, v3.9.2, shipped on Oct 2, 2026 (14 days ago) — release #67 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #648 |
| 2026-09-30 | #641 |
| 2026-08-31 | #641 |
| 2026-07-31 | #642 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 60,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 502 |
| 2026-09-30 | 457 |
| 2026-08-31 | 797 |
| 2026-07-31 | 87 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | David Gwyer |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.9.2 |
| Versions released | 67 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-02 |
| Added to directory | 2010-06-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Build a responsive HTML sitemap in the block editor with live preview, flexible sorting, tabs, and shortcode support.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Sitemap?
WordPress.org reports 60K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Sitemap?
As of October 16, 2026, Simple Sitemap ranks #648 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #638.
When was Simple Sitemap last updated?
Simple Sitemap was last updated on October 2, 2026 (version 3.9.2). It has shipped 67 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Sitemap?
Simple Sitemap is developed by David Gwyer. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2010.
