wpsnoop: fix Simple XML Sitemap plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Simple XML Sitemap conflicts or throws a PHP error we hope wpsnoop can help you to fix the issue quickly.


Discover which shortcodes wp-options PHP functions database tables and files are created by Simple XML Sitemap, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Simple XML Sitemap.


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Simple XML Sitemap leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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What does Simple XML Sitemap version 1.3 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Simple XML Sitemap to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.3 may have created a different set of shortcodes, used different function names or could have created entirely different database tables to store settings and operate. This is not an exhaustive list but shows how version 1.3 of Simple XML Sitemap behaves when installed and removed on a clean installation of WordPress.

We have not tested individual shortcodes, features or settings of this plugin but instead have concentrated on the potential for obvious errors and conflicts which can occur, if you need help with the plugin in your local installation you can get WordPress help and support for Simple XML Sitemap by clicking here.

Our testing covered the free version of this plugin there may or may not be a paid version or premium version available for purchase that unlocks additional features and could behave in a slightly or very different manner.

Which new files does Simple XML Sitemap add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/simple-xml-sitemap/ 44.30kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/simple-xml-sitemap/gpl.txt 34.98kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/simple-xml-sitemap/readme.txt 850.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/simple-xml-sitemap/simple-sitemap.php 4.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/simple-xml-sitemap/sitemap.class.php 4.27kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Simple XML Sitemap add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Simple XML Sitemap?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Simple XML Sitemap?

What new PHP functions does Simple XML Sitemap declare when it is active?

Using Simple XML Sitemap from the command line with WP-CLI

The following commands are provided for convenience and should only be used if you understand how WP-CLI works. These commands refer to a single WordPress instance and may need to be modified if you are working with a Multisite installation.


How to install Simple XML Sitemap from the command line with WP-CLI

Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:

wp plugin install simple-xml-sitemap


How to activate Simple XML Sitemap from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate Simple XML Sitemap after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install simple-xml-sitemap --activate


How to reinstall Simple XML Sitemap from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of Simple XML Sitemap which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install simple-xml-sitemap --force


How to update Simple XML Sitemap to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update simple-xml-sitemap


How to delete Simple XML Sitemap from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete simple-xml-sitemap

Where can you download earlier versions of Simple XML Sitemap?

Whenever possible you should use the latest version of plugins and themes, however if you have recently updated and discovered that you need to install an earlier version you may be able to download other versions of Simple XML Sitemap from the WordPress repository by visiting this link.

Please note that installing earlier versions of a theme or plugin is not generally a recommended course of action for most users and could re-introduce security, stability or other issues in Simple XML Sitemap

About our testing enviroment

Tests were conducted using Apache 2.4.29, PHP 7.2 on Ubuntu 18.04, MySQL 5.7.33 and WordPress 5.9

It is very possible that different versions of PHP such as PHP 8.0, PHP 7.4, or PHP 7.3 could behave differently with Simple XML Sitemap. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.