Sitemap Ping Desk
Ping IndexNow when you publish, without an SEO suite taking over the sitemap.
Sitemap Ping Desk is a proposed WordPress plugin — Ping IndexNow when you publish, without an SEO suite taking over the sitemap. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 40 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
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At a glance
- Platform
- WordPress
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 40 (40 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- Publish hook, IndexNow
- Pricing
- Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
- Build time
- ~4 weeks after threshold
The problem
New posts wait for a crawl, and the only ping tools come bundled with title rewriting and breadcrumbs.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
Publishers who already have a sitemap and just want a publish ping.
Sitemap Ping Desk is a proposed WordPress plugin for Publishers who already have a sitemap and just want a publish ping..
On publish or update, the post URL is submitted to IndexNow. Core sitemaps stay as they are. It does not generate a second sitemap.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Ping on publish
The URL is submitted when the post goes live.
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Ping on update
Optional ping when you update an already live post.
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Log
Last ping time and HTTP result, without storing the key in the log.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- Custom sitemaps
- Title templates
- Rank tracking
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
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Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
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Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
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In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
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Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
Publish hook, IndexNow
WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
An SEO suite, waiting for crawl, a ping-o-matic remnant
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
Does this replace the XML sitemap?
No. WordPress core sitemaps stay. This only notifies IndexNow.
Do I need an SEO plugin?
No. You need an IndexNow key, which this plugin stores.
Is Sitemap Ping Desk available to download yet?
No. Sitemap Ping Desk is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 40 votes needed before development starts.
What does Sitemap Ping Desk do?
Ping IndexNow when you publish, without an SEO suite taking over the sitemap. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which drafts get built.
When will Sitemap Ping Desk be released?
Estimated build time is ~4 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Sitemap Ping Desk cost?
Expected pricing: Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Sitemap Ping Desk is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Sitemap Ping Desk — release notes and access details.
What does Sitemap Ping Desk require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+.