Google XML News Sitemap plugin is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Gary Illyes.
AppRanks data: Google XML News Sitemap plugin ranks #0 in Google on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Google XML News Sitemap plugin is a newly-listed WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the SEO category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. no published reviews yet means feature claims are unverified by the wider merchant base. Without a published review base, the only fit-signal available is the developer's own documentation plus the marketplace's listing-quality audit (linked below). Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by Gary Illyes — established developer track record
Cons
- −No public reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified
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How Google XML News Sitemap plugin works
This is a Beta release. If you find a bug or you have a feature request, feel free to mail the developer.
In order to have your website included in Google News, you will have to suggest it for inclusion first.
Some features:
Set default values on a dedicated settings page
Set genre, access, language on per article basis
Exclude articles from the sitemap
Ping Webmaster Tools when sitemap is updated
Google News related questions? Find answers in the Google News Help Forum
Category rankings
As of Jul 15, 2026- Google#0of 178Top 1%
- Google news#0of 4Top 1%
- News#0of 35Top 1%
- SEO#0of 907Top 1%
- Post#361of 585Top 62%
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Track daily rank changes, category shifts, and position volatility.
Competitors & alternatives
Google XML News Sitemap plugin doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked seo apps on WordPress:
Where Google XML News Sitemap plugin stands in the SEO category
Google XML News Sitemap plugin ranks #0 of 907 apps in the SEO category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Google XML News Sitemap plugin?
Google XML News Sitemap plugin is an app for WordPress. It is published on WordPress Plugin Directory and tracked by AppRanks, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the SEO category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Gary Illyes.
Who uses Google XML News Sitemap plugin?
Currently around 60 active stores have installed Google XML News Sitemap plugin. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the SEO category on WordPress.