=== WPCodeQuill Sitemap Generator – XML Sitemap Manager ===
Contributors: WPCodeQuill
Tags: sitemap, xml sitemap, sitemap generator, seo, seo tools
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 8.2
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Generate and manage XML sitemaps for your WordPress website with a lightweight, privacy-friendly sitemap manager.

== Description ==

WPCodeQuill Sitemap Generator is a lightweight, strict-standards XML sitemap manager that focuses on performance and user privacy. It operates entirely within your local WordPress environment with zero external calls.

Features:
* Automatic Sitemap Generation: Generates standard XML sitemaps for Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types, and Taxonomies.
* Sitemap Index Support: Automatically segments URLs into chunked sitemaps to support massive websites without memory exhaustion.
* WooCommerce Compatible: Native support for Products, Product Categories, and Tags.
* Transient-Powered Performance: Uses intelligent transient caching with hook-based invalidation, ensuring massive sitemaps render efficiently.
* Core Integration: Gracefully replaces the built-in WordPress core sitemap (WP 5.5+) without causing duplicate URL conflicts.
* Strictly Private: Zero telemetry, zero usage tracking, and no external API dependencies.

== Installation ==

1. Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins -> Add New.
3. Upload the plugin zip file.
4. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
5. Navigate to Settings -> Sitemap Generator to configure your preferences.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is an XML sitemap? =
An XML sitemap is a file that lists a website's essential pages, making sure search engines can find and crawl them efficiently.

= Where can I find my sitemap? =
Once enabled, your sitemap can be found at `yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml`.

= Does WordPress already have a sitemap? =
Yes, WordPress has a basic core sitemap. This plugin gracefully replaces the core functionality to provide greater control, inclusion/exclusion rules, and image support.

= Can I use this with WooCommerce? =
Absolutely. If WooCommerce is installed, Products and Product Taxonomies will automatically appear as selectable options in the settings.

= Does this plugin guarantee Google indexing? =
No. Sitemaps help search engines discover your URLs, but search engines independently determine crawling, indexing, and ranking based on content quality.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 - September 21, 2026 =
* Initial release.
* XML sitemap generation.
* Sitemap index support.
* Configurable content types.
* Sitemap caching.
* Robots.txt integration.
* WordPress admin settings.