Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- XML Sitemap & Google News currently ranks #314 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #308, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 466 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 25% versus the month before (622/day).
- The latest release, v5.7.7, shipped on Jun 10, 2026 (128 days ago) — release #50 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #314 |
| 2026-09-30 | #314 |
| 2026-08-31 | #310 |
| 2026-07-31 | #308 |
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 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 | 471 |
| 2026-09-30 | 437 |
| 2026-08-31 | 736 |
| 2026-07-31 | 771 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Rolf Allard van Hagen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.7.7 |
| Versions released | 50 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-10 |
| Added to directory | 2009-09-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Take control of your WordPress core XML Sitemap and add a Google News Sitemap.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use XML Sitemap & Google News?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is XML Sitemap & Google News?
As of October 16, 2026, XML Sitemap & Google News ranks #314 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #308.
When was XML Sitemap & Google News last updated?
XML Sitemap & Google News was last updated on June 10, 2026 (version 5.7.7). It has shipped 50 releases in total.
Who makes XML Sitemap & Google News?
XML Sitemap & Google News is developed by Rolf Allard van Hagen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2009.
