Descripción
News Sitemap Generator creates a real-time, Google News-compatible XML sitemap for WordPress posts in 1 click.
Key Features:
* Generates sitemap only for posts published within the last 48 hours.
* Fully automated: zero user setup required after activation.
* Real-time caching for performance and scalability (30-minute cache by default).
* Handles all 6 WordPress permalink structures.
* Compatible with Google News, Search Console, Bing Webmaster, and other search engines.
* Includes <news:news> tags with publication name, language, publication date, and post title.
* Scales to thousands of posts without server overload.
* Automatically removes posts older than 48 hours from the sitemap.
* Easy access via “📄 View News Sitemap” link in the Plugins page.
* SEO-friendly and Google News compliant.
Ideal for news websites and blogs publishing time-sensitive content who want immediate indexing in search engines.
Capturas
screenshot-2.png – Example of the generated Google News XML sitemap for recent posts. 
screenshot-3.png – Google Search Console showing the submitted News Sitemap with success status and discovered pages.
Instalación
- Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
- In the search bar, type the full plugin name:
“News Sitemap Generator By KumarHarshit.In”. - Click “Install Now” on the plugin from the search results.
- Activate the plugin.
- Ensure your permalinks are set (any structure works; plugin handles all types).
- View your sitemap via the “📄 View News Sitemap” link in the Plugins page, or access directly:
- Pretty permalinks: https://example.com/kumarharshit-news-sitemap.xml
- Plain permalinks: https://example.com/?khnsg_news_sitemap=1
- No additional configuration required — the plugin will automatically generate and update the sitemap every 30 minutes (default cache).
Optional (manual installation): Download the plugin zip, upload the news-sitemap-generator-by-kumarharshit-in folder to /wp-content/plugins/, and activate it.
For detailed instructions, screenshots, and updates, visit our plugin page: https://kumarharshit.in/news-sitemap-generator-plugin
FAQ
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How often is the sitemap updated?
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The sitemap updates automatically in real time with a safe 30-minute cache (default). No manual work is required.
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Does it support all WordPress permalink types?
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Yes. The plugin handles all 6 permalink structures and automatically updates rewrite rules if permalinks change.
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Can I use this on a news website with thousands of posts?
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Yes. The plugin is optimized for performance and only includes posts from the last 48 hours, so it scales efficiently.
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Do I need to configure anything after activation?
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No configuration is required. Once activated, the plugin generates the sitemap automatically and handles caching, cleanup, and updates.
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Is it compatible with Google News and other search engines?
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Absolutely. The XML sitemap is Google News-compliant and can be submitted to Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, and other search engines.
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Registro de cambios
7.0
- Fixed critical bug where sitemap showed error on the first visit after cache expiry.
- Fixed issue where sitemap didn’t update correctly when posts became older than 48 hours or when new posts were published.
- Improved caching mechanism (default 30 minutes) for better stability and scalability.
- More reliable real-time updates without broken XML errors.
2.0
- Fixed “headers already sent” bug affecting first sitemap load after publishing posts.
- Improved cache handling for real-time updates.
- Minor stability fixes, no feature changes.
- Automatic real-time Google News sitemap generation.
- Supports posts published within the last 48 hours only.
- Full support for all WordPress permalink types.
- 5-minute caching for performance and scalability.
- Sitemap accessible from plugin action link.
- SEO-friendly and Google News compliant.