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AIOSEO Video Sitemap
AIOSEO Video Sitemap is a WordPress plugin by AIOSEO that creates and maintains XML sitemaps for the videos on your site. It finds embedded YouTube and Vimeo videos as well as self-hosted files, then lists them in a format search engines like Google, Bing and Yandex can read.
Install this firstYou need to have AIOSEO (Pro) core plugin installed to use this add-on. Click Here to Download.
Go to product- Version
- 1.1.28
- Released
- Sep 22, 2026
- Developer
- All in One SEO
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $2.39 on its own
- Topics
- SEO Plugins
What’s new in AIOSEO Video Sitemap 1.1.28
Version 1.1.28 · Sep 22, 2026
Latest
- FixedLayout issues in the additional videos modal of the Video Sitemap's styled view.
- FixedThe Video Sitemap could list the wrong term, or leave a term out, when a term's ID and term-taxonomy ID had drifted apart.
- FixedThe Video Sitemap scanner could make an excessive number of HTTP requests, and use high CPU, on sites with many video posts.
- FixedVideos in term descriptions were missing from the Video Sitemap.
- FixedPosts of a post type that inherits the site-wide No Index setting were still included in the Video Sitemap.
- FixedThe Video Sitemap could include every video post instead of none when no post type was configured.
- FixedThe Video Sitemap applied the No Index rule across all post types at once instead of per post type when several were configured.
What it does
Search engines can miss videos tucked inside posts and pages, and building a video sitemap by hand is tedious and easy to get wrong. This plugin scans your content for videos, including embeds from YouTube and Vimeo and files you host yourself, and writes them into an XML sitemap that follows Google's video sitemap format. When you publish a new video or change an existing one, the sitemap updates to match, so you do not have to keep track of it yourself.
You control what goes into the sitemap by choosing which content types and individual videos to include, and posts set to No Index can be kept out per post type. Videos placed in term descriptions are picked up too. The plugin also adds video schema markup, generates thumbnails, lets you set URL priority and includes validation against Google's specifications. A styled view makes the sitemap easier to read in a browser, and it works alongside popular WordPress page builders.
Best for
- Blogs and publishers that embed YouTube or Vimeo videos
- Course and tutorial sites hosting their own video files
- Agencies managing video SEO for client WordPress sites
Features
Automatic sitemap generation
Creates a video sitemap and refreshes it whenever you publish new video content or change existing videos, so the file stays current without manual edits.
Video detection across sources
Finds embedded YouTube and Vimeo videos plus self-hosted video files across your WordPress posts, pages and term descriptions.
Search engine submission
Helps you submit the video sitemap to Google, Bing and Yandex from inside your WordPress dashboard.
Control over included content
Choose which content types and specific videos appear in the sitemap, with No Index settings respected for each configured post type.
Video schema markup
Adds structured data to your videos automatically so search engines get clearer information about each one.
Thumbnails and priority settings
Generates video thumbnails and lets you set the priority of video URLs listed within the sitemap.
Validation against Google specs
Checks your video sitemap against Google's specifications to help catch formatting problems before they cause indexing issues.
Styled sitemap view
Displays the sitemap in a readable styled view, including a modal for posts that contain additional videos.
AIOSEO Video Sitemap older versions
- 1.1.27Sep 71 fix
- 1.1.26Apr 81 fix
- 1.1.24Dec 29, 20251 improvement
- 1.1.21Oct 30, 2025
- 1.1.19Jun 11, 2025
- 1.1.15Oct 20, 2024
- 1.1.13Sep 24, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about AIOSEO Video Sitemap
Which video sources does it pick up?
It detects embedded YouTube and Vimeo videos as well as self-hosted video files on your WordPress site. It also includes videos placed in term descriptions, so category or tag pages with videos can appear in the sitemap.
Can I keep certain posts or videos out of the sitemap?
Yes. You can choose which content types and specific videos are included. Posts marked No Index are excluded, and when you configure several post types, the No Index rule is applied to each post type individually.
Do I need to rebuild the sitemap every time I add a video?
No. The sitemap updates automatically when you publish new video content or change existing videos, so it reflects your site without manual regeneration.
Does it do anything beyond the sitemap file?
It also adds video schema markup to your videos, generates thumbnails, lets you set URL priority and validates the sitemap against Google's specifications. It helps with submitting the sitemap to Google, Bing and Yandex too.
Is AIOSEO Video Sitemap free?
The code of AIOSEO Video Sitemap is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of AIOSEO Video Sitemap is this?
Version 1.1.28, released Sep 22, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update AIOSEO Video Sitemap?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of AIOSEO Video Sitemap automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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