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Disable Core Sitemap

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Disable Core Sitemap Disables the sitemap WordPress generates by default, so you avoid duplicate sitemaps if your SEO plugin already provides one.

What it does

Section titled “What it does”

Disables the sitemap WordPress generates by default, so you avoid duplicate sitemaps if your SEO plugin already provides one.

  • Includes settings so you can tune this module for your site.
  • Disable WordPress Sitemap.

When to use it

Section titled “When to use it”

Enable it if:

  • You specifically need: Disables the sitemap WordPress generates by default, so you avoid duplicate sitemaps if your SEO plugin already provides one.
  • You want this SEO & Visibility feature without installing a separate plugin for it.

When not to use it

Section titled “When not to use it”

Settings

Section titled “Settings”

Open Disable Core Sitemap settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.

How to enable it

Section titled “How to enable it”
  1. Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
  2. Open SEO & Visibility or search for “Disable Core Sitemap”.
  3. Toggle Disable Core Sitemap on.
  4. Open the module settings and save.

Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.

How to test it

Section titled “How to test it”
  • Confirm Disable Core Sitemap is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> SEO & Visibility.
  • Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
  • ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
  • ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings, then look for another plugin doing the same job.

Troubleshooting

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  • No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
  • Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
  • Unexpected side effect. Toggle Disable Core Sitemap off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.

Manage with WP-CLI

Section titled “Manage with WP-CLI”

Prefer the command line? You can turn this module on or off with WP-CLI instead of the dashboard:

Terminal window
# Turn the module on
wp powersuite module enable disable-wp-sitemap


# Turn the module off
wp powersuite module disable disable-wp-sitemap


# Check whether it is on, its category, and where its settings live
wp powersuite module get disable-wp-sitemap

Managing more than one site? Add --url=https://example.com to point a command at one site. If this is a Pro module, install WP PowerSuite Pro and activate your license first. New to WP-CLI? See the full command guide.

FAQ

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What does Disable Core Sitemap do?

Disables the sitemap WordPress generates by default, so you avoid duplicate sitemaps if your SEO plugin already provides one.

Is Disable Core Sitemap free?

Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.

Does Disable Core Sitemap have settings?

Yes. Open module settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.

How do I turn Disable Core Sitemap off?

Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Disable Core Sitemap, and toggle it off.

Developer notes (hooks & filters)

Source: modules/disable-wp-sitemap/admin.php, modules/disable-wp-sitemap/module.php. Boot: standard · context: admin, frontend.

Hooks (non-exhaustive): wp_sitemaps_enabled, robots_txt.

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