Most of Wordpress sitemap plugin is generate a sitemap file into your host. I created a Standard Sitemap Plugin just generate a xml when it need. It's like XML feed. The plugin work like XML feed. It's no file generated. It's automatic generate when need. It's also add sitemap url or your sitemap location into current robots.txt that allow search engine crawling. No option required just install and live. The plugin is compatible with WordpressMU user too.
Installation for Wordpress User
1. Upload 'xml-sitemap.php' to the '/wp-content/plugins/' directory
2. Upload 'feed-sitemap.php' to the '/wp-content/includes/' directory
3. check your sitemap url like http://yourblogurl.com/sitemap.xml
Installation for WordpressMU User
1. Upload 'xml-sitemap.php' to the '/wp-content/mu-plugins/' directory
2. Upload 'feed-sitemap.php' to the '/wp-content/includes/' directory
3. check your sitemap url like http://yourblogurl.com/sitemap.xml
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the sitemap name/URL?
No. The sitemap was defined as sitemap.xml. Your sitemap url should be http://yourblogurl.com/sitemap.xml
I found no sitemap file in my blog?
The sitemap is generate when it need. No file created.
Where can I custom the xml output?
You may custom the XML output with feed-sitemap.php.
Do I need change my robots.txt?
No. It's will add your sitemap url into your robots.txt when plugin actived.
Download Wordpress Standard XML Sitemap Plugin