=== Sitemap Manager ===
Contributors: 96monkeys, michaelgrover
Tags: xml sitemap, seo, sitemap
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.8
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Take control of your XML sitemap. Exclude URLs you don’t want indexed. Works with Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, and core sitemaps.

== Description ==

**Sitemap Manager** gives you full control over your WordPress XML sitemap. Easily exclude thank-you pages, landing pages, or other URLs you don’t want indexed.

Works with **Yoast**, **Rank Math**, **AIOSEO**, and the **native WordPress sitemap**.

**Highlights**
- See your sitemap in a readable table.
- Exclude any post, page, or custom post type.
- Compatible with major SEO plugins and core sitemaps.
- No impact on content—just the sitemap.

Perfect for advanced SEO, content strategy, and hybrid sites.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `sitemap-manager` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin through **Plugins → Installed Plugins**.
3. Go to **Tools → Sitemap Manager** to manage your sitemap.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I use this with Yoast or other SEO plugins? =
Yes. Sitemap Manager works with Yoast, Rank Math, and AIOSEO. It also supports the native WordPress sitemap if no SEO plugin is installed.

= What does Sitemap Manager do? =
It lets you exclude specific posts or pages (like thank-you or campaign pages) from the XML sitemap so search engines don’t index them.

= Can I add URLs that aren’t part of WordPress? =
Yes, in **Sitemap Manager Pro** you can add any valid URL on your domain (static HTML, PHP, etc.) and we’ll include them in a dedicated sitemap.

= How do I exclude a post or page? =
Go to **Tools → Sitemap Manager → Sitemap**, check the box next to any item you want to exclude, and click **Save Changes**.

= I switched SEO plugins. Will this still work? =
Yes. Sitemap Manager automatically detects the active SEO plugin and adapts.

= Is there a limit to how many URLs I can manage? =
No. Manage as many as your sitemap contains.

= Where can I learn more about Pro? =
Visit [Sitemap Manager Pro](https://www.96monkeys.com/wordpress-plugins/sitemap-manager/).

== Screenshots ==

1. Your XML sitemap in a clean, readable table.  
2. Quickly exclude URLs from the sitemap.  
3. Excluding is as simple as checking a box.  
4. Display preferences for the listing.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.8 =
Fix: Prevented fatal error during plugin activation by deferring capability checks until WordPress is fully loaded.
Fix: Improved compatibility when activating/deactivating Sitemap Manager Pro alongside Basic.

= 1.0.7 =
* Add compatibility/guard code for Sitemap Manager Pro to prevent conflicts.

= 1.0.2 =
* Improved compatibility and error suppression.
* Added nonce and capability checks.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.7 =
Prevents conflicts when upgrading to Sitemap Manager Pro.