Free WordPress plugin: fast XML sitemaps + rapid URL discovery (OMD)

I’ve just released a free WordPress plugin from Online Media Direct that generates a clean up to date XML sitemap set and helps search engines discover new and updated pages quickly.

It is built to run alongside Yoast SEO and other SEO plugins, it does not disable or replace them, it simply adds a separate OMD sitemap endpoint you can submit once and forget.

Main features

  • Super smooth XML sitemap index at /omd-sitemap.xml

  • “Recent changes” delta sitemap at /omd-sitemap-recent.xml to surface fresh updates fast

  • Chunked sitemaps for large sites so it stays lightweight

  • Automatic robots.txt sitemap lines for easy discovery

  • Optional IndexNow submissions for participating search engines, sends update URLs in batches when you publish, update, unpublish or delete content

  • Works alongside Yoast, RankMath, and other SEO plugins

Important note on Google
Google has moved away from old style “ping” endpoints, the reliable workflow is to submit your sitemap once in Google Search Console then keep it accurate, this plugin keeps the sitemap fresh and accurate and helps discovery via robots.txt and lastmod updates.

Get it free
Download: Plugin DOWNLOAD Link

Plugin user guide documents – User Guide (PDF)

Everything in one bundle

Quick setup

  1. Install and activate the plugin

  2. Open /omd-sitemap.xml and confirm it loads

  3. Add the sitemap in Google Search Console (one time)

  4. If you want faster discovery on other engines, enable IndexNow in the plugin settings

If you want me to tailor it for your setup (custom post types, taxonomies, exclusions, WooCommerce, multilingual etc) drop me an email on garry@onlinemediadirect.co.uk and I’ll point you at the right settings.

Garry
Online Media Direct Ltd
https://onlinemediadirect.co.uk