XML Sitemap for PDFs for Yoast SEO
The free XML Sitemap for PDFs plugin automatically detects PDF files on your WordPress site and generates a sitemap for them. This sitemap is added to the Yoast SEO’s sitemap_index.xml, making it easier for search engines to access all your PDF files.
Why do you need XML Sitemap for PDFs
What do restaurants and scientific researchers have in common? Exactly, they typically rely on PDF files to convey information on their website. However, your PDF files often do not show up in the search results. Crawlers find it difficult to discover and index these files.
Creating a sitemap for your PDF files ensures that search engines know where to find them, making it much easier for them to crawl, index, and rank your important PDFs.
What XML Sitemap for PDFs for Yoast SEO does
XML Sitemap for PDFs for Yoast SEO is a free WordPress plugin that automatically detects PDF files in your site’s uploads directory and adds a dedicated XML sitemap for these files to Yoast SEO’s sitemap. This helps search engines find and index your PDF files, increasing their chances of appearing in the search results.
The plugin runs automatically in the background and does not require any setup. As soon as you install and activate it, your PDF sitemap will be ready.
How do I install XML Sitemap for PDFs for Yoast SEO?
Through your site’s backend
You can install XML Sitemap for PDFs directly through your site’s backend:
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.
- Search for “XML Sitemap for PDFs for Yoast SEO”.
- Click Install Now.
- Activate the plugin.
Manually
You can install XML Sitemap for PDFs manually:
- Download the plugin.
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.
- Click on Upload Plugin.
- Upload the files you’ve downloaded and press Install Now.
- Activate the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the plugin is free. You can just install the plugin and start using it right away.
No, the plugin only scans folders with numeric names. So, it won’t include files that have been uploaded through forms.
The plugin scans the uploads folder once a day and saves the data to a transient. When you upload a new PDF file, that cache is cleared automatically, and the sitemap is updated with the new file.
No, the plugin only works with Yoast SEO.
Ready to get started?
Download XML Sitemap for PDFs for Yoast SEO today from the WordPress plugin directory and take the first step toward a cleaner, better-optimized site!