#1 WordPress Google News Sitemap Plugin

Get Into Google News Without Writing Code

Reach millions of Google News readers. AIOSEO's Google News Sitemap Generator makes it easy to submit your news content, increase visibility, and drive more traffic to your site.

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Google News SEO — Simplified for WordPress Publishers

Ready to tap into the massive audience of Google News? AIOSEO's Google News Sitemaps feature is packed with everything you need to get your articles discovered. Here's how we make it easy:

Effortless sitemap generation

Effortless Sitemap Submission

AIOSEO automatically creates and updates your Google News sitemap, so it always includes your latest news articles.

Google News compliant

Google News Compliant

Our Google News Sitemap Generator adheres to all of Google News's technical specifications, ensuring your sitemap is valid.

Content type control

Content Type Control

You have full control over which content types are included in your Google News sitemap. Easily customize your sitemap to feature your most important news articles.

Publication branding

Publication Branding

Maintain consistent brand identity in Google News with customizable publication names and proper site representation.

Real-time updates

Real-Time Updates

AIOSEO dynamically updates your Google News sitemap with each new article or update, keeping your content fresh for Google News.

Advanced exclusion rules

Advanced Exclusion Rules

Fine-tune your news submissions with precise controls over which content appears in Google News results.

The Best Google News WordPress Plugin

AIOSEO makes submitting Google News sitemaps simple and automatic. Start reaching millions of readers today!

Helping Publishers Get Featured in Google News Daily ❤

Here's why news sites, media outlets, and publishers choose AIOSEO to increase their Google News visibility and traffic.

AIOSEO creates Google News sitemaps automatically for you.
INSTANT NEWS VISIBILITY

Get Your News Found Faster

Our plugin automatically creates and maintains your Google News sitemap, helping articles appear in news results within hours of publishing.

Built specifically for news content, our system ensures only fresh articles from the last 48 hours are included, maintaining compliance with Google News requirements.

ZERO CONFIGURATION

Code-Free News Sitemaps

Creating Google News sitemaps manually requires complex XML coding and strict formatting. Our solution handles all technical requirements automatically, right out of the box.

Just enter your publication name and choose your content types — we'll handle everything else to keep your news sitemap current and properly formatted.

AIOSEO formats your Google News Sitemaps without you needing to code.
Choose which content appears in Google News.
SMART CONTENT CONTROL

Publish With Complete Confidence

Take control of your news submissions without getting lost in technical details. Easily choose which content appears in Google News using simple toggles and settings.

Our exclusion system lets you control exactly which articles are submitted, and those that aren't.

PUBLISHER CENTER READY

Built for Professional News Sites

Designed to work seamlessly with Google's Publisher Center, our sitemaps help you maintain professional news publisher status and unlock additional benefits.

Perfect for sites seeking content control, branding opportunities, and placement eligibility in Google Newsstand.

Works seamlessly with Google's Published Center.
Sitemap generation doesn't slow down your site.
PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZED

Fast, Dynamic News Updates

Keep your site running fast while maintaining fresh news submissions. Our dynamic generation system creates virtual sitemaps that update automatically without affecting site performance.

No physical files to manage means zero server strain while maintaining perfect accessibility for Google News.

And you don’t just have to take our word for it…

Here’s What Our Users Have to Say

This SEO plugin is fantastic! After installing it, my site’s ranking improved, and my pages are indexing much faster.

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Whether you’re a beginner or an SEO expert, AIOSEO is a game-changer. It keeps all of my sites optimized without the hassle.

@chuckv

 I am happy with the product but, even more, I am happy with the excellent and fast support provided by the team!

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FAQs About Google News Sitemaps

Get quick answers about submitting your news sitemaps and using our Google News WordPress plugin. If your question is not listed here, then please contact us.

What is a Google News sitemap?

A Google News sitemap is a special sitemap that only includes news articles. It enables Google to quickly find your news articles and display them in News search results. It's different from other sitemaps and should only ever include news articles, never other types of content.

Do I need to be approved by Google News?

While not required, it's recommended to add your site to Google's Publisher Center and have it approved. This provides additional benefits including content and branding control, monetization opportunities, and placement eligibility for Google Newsstand.

Which AIOSEO plan includes the News Sitemap feature?

The News Sitemap feature is available to customers with a Pro plan or above. Upgrade to All in One SEO Pro today to get news sitemaps and many more features!

How do I optimize my articles for Google News?

The first step is to have a properly coded Google News sitemap.

You'll also want to make sure your entire website is SEO friendly. Using the SEO Site Analysis tool in All in One SEO, this is a simple task.

Your content should also be optimized for SEO, just like any other blog post you want to rank in search results. With our TruSEO Score Analysis, you can easily optimize each news article.

Why do I see a 404 error on my news sitemap?

This is normal if you don't have any content published in the last 48 hours. The news sitemap will only contain content published in the last 48 hours, so if you have no recent content, you'll see a 404 Page Not Found error.

Does AIOSEO create a physical sitemap file?

No, All in One SEO does not create a physical file for your sitemap. Our sitemaps are all virtual web pages that are dynamically generated whenever a crawler visits the sitemap URL. This way it's always up-to-date, there's never an issue with it getting accidentally deleted, and you don't have to worry about server-side file permissions.

Can I exclude specific content from my news sitemap?

Yes! You can exclude specific posts or pages from your news sitemap using the Advanced Settings. However, note that this doesn't stop Google from finding this content on its own — it just prevents it from being included in your news sitemap.