Simple Sitemap XML generates XML sitemaps automatically from your Drupal menus, making it easy for search engines to discover and index your content. Perfect for site administrators who want a straightforward SEO solution without complex configuration.

Features

Menu-based generation: Creates sitemaps from any Drupal menu
Priority assignment: Four modes including automatic priority by menu level
URL exclusion: Exclude specific URLs with wildcard pattern support
Human-readable view: XSL styling makes sitemaps viewable in browsers
Smart caching: 1-hour cache with automatic invalidation
SEO optimized: Follows Google sitemap standards

Use this module when you need a reliable sitemap without the complexity of larger SEO suites. Ideal for small to medium sites that want effective search engine indexing.

Post-Installation

After installation, go to Configuration → Search and metadata → Simple Sitemap XML Settings. Select your menu, choose a priority mode, and optionally exclude URLs. Your sitemap will be available at /sitemap.xml immediately.

Additional Requirements

Only requires Drupal core. No external libraries or APIs needed.

Recommended modules/libraries

Works well with Metatag and Pathauto modules for enhanced SEO functionality.

Similar projects

Unlike comprehensive SEO modules like XML Sitemap or Simple XML Sitemap, this module focuses specifically on menu-based sitemap generation with minimal configuration overhead.

Simple Sitemap XML

Issues

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