wpsnoop: fix Sitemap plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin 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 Sitemap, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Sitemap.


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what 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 Sitemap version 4.3 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Sitemap to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 4.3 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 4.3 of 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 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 Sitemap add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/sitemap/ 129.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sitemap/css/ 702.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sitemap/css/page-list.css 702.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sitemap/readme.txt 15.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sitemap/screenshot-1.png 23.53kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sitemap/screenshot-2.png 70.10kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/sitemap/sitemap.php 19.53kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

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

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

Using 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 Sitemap from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install sitemap


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

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

wp plugin install sitemap --activate


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

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

wp plugin install sitemap --force


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

wp plugin update sitemap


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

wp plugin delete sitemap

Where can you download earlier versions of 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 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 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 Sitemap. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.