The Sitemap tab is the primary configuration area. It controls which sitemaps are generated, what URLs appear in them, and how they are structured.
General Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Extension | Off | Master switch. Disabling returns a 503 response on all sitemap and AI feed URLs. |
| Enable XML Beautifier | Off | Adds indentation to XML output for human readability. Keep OFF in production — unformatted XML is smaller and faster. |
| Number of Products per Page | 3000 | How many products appear in each paginated product sitemap file. Recommended: 1000–3000. |
Sitemap Sections — Which Pages to Include
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Sitemap | Includes all active products with image sitemap entries (main image + additional images). |
| Product Tags Sitemap | Includes tag-based filtered URLs. Only relevant if your theme displays tag pages. |
| Category Sitemap | Includes all active product categories with correct hierarchical paths. |
| Manufacturer / Brand Sitemap | Includes all manufacturer/brand pages. |
| Information Sitemap | Includes all information (static) pages. |
| Miscellaneous / Custom Links | Includes any custom links added in the Custom Links tab. |
| Journal3 Blog | Includes Journal3 blog post URLs. Only enable if you use the Journal3 theme with its blog module. |
Image Sitemap Settings
The extension enriches product sitemaps with image tags, helping Google Image Search index your product photos.
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Image Width × Height | Auto-detected from theme popup size | Google recommends at least 1200×1200 for good image indexing. Override if auto-detection gives wrong values. |
| Image Caption Pattern | {p} Main Image | Caption for the main product image. {p} is replaced with the product name. |
| Image Title Pattern | {p} Image | Title for the main product image. |
| Additional Image Caption Pattern | Showing Additional Image for {p} | Caption for additional product images. |
| Additional Image Title Pattern | More {p} Images | Title for additional product images. |
The Detected Product Popup Size display shows what dimensions the extension has detected from your theme settings. Use the Use Product Popup Size button to apply these detected dimensions instantly.
💡 Pro Tip: For best Google Image Search performance, keep image dimensions at 1200×1200 or larger. The extension handles absolute HTTPS URLs automatically as long as your store is configured with SSL.