Simple XML Sitemap
Limited data: Simple XML Sitemap has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history, so we do not rate it yet.
Capped at 39: a vulnerability has no patch.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 0 |
| Security | 35 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Quick answers
- Is Simple XML Sitemap still maintained?
- No. Last release 9 Apr 2010, over 16 years ago. 9 Apr 2010 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Simple XML Sitemap, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was Simple XML Sitemap removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Simple XML Sitemap safe?
- No. 1 known vulnerability has no fix in the current version. 30 Dec 2025 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Simple XML Sitemap update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 1.3. No one-star spike after it. 1 Apr 2010 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
- CriticalSEC-2Vulnerability published 30 Dec 2025 still has no fix after 14 days. Disable or replace the plugin. No fix has been released.13 Jan 2026Evidence
- CriticalMNT-1No release in 201 months (last release 9 Apr 2010). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.9 Apr 2011Evidence
- WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 42 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
No ownership change since 2010.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 17 years ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 0
- Tested up to
- 2.9 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- not stated supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0 |
| Q3 2024 | 0 |
| Q4 2024 | 0 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 0 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 9 Apr 2010. Tested up to 2.9, 42 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews.
| 5 star | 0 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 0 |
| 3 star | 0 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 |
Security record
1 vulnerability in 24 months, 1 with no fix in the current version.
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 | Simple XML Sitemap <= 1.3 - Cross-Site Request Forgery | 4.3 | <= 1.3 | No fix | n/a |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Momentum
90+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
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Healthier alternatives
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No healthier plugin in the same category yet.
Facts
| Version | 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Author | gregmolnar |
| Added | 17 Mar 2010 |
| Last updated | 9 Apr 2010 |
| Active installs | 90+ |
| Requires WordPress | 2.3 |
| Tested up to | 2.9.2 |
| Requires PHP | not stated |
| Category | not stated |
| Tags | sitemap |
Other plugins by this author: WP Footer HTML
Questions
Is Simple XML Sitemap still maintained?
No. Last release 9 Apr 2010, over 16 years ago.
Who owns Simple XML Sitemap, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded.
Was Simple XML Sitemap removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.
Is Simple XML Sitemap safe?
No. 1 known vulnerability has no fix in the current version.
Is the latest Simple XML Sitemap update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.3. No one-star spike after it.