Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap
by Turbo Addons 5 (3 reviews)

Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap

Fixes XML declaration errors in sitemaps and RSS by removing leading whitespace. Just activate, no setup required.

Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap ranks #10,331 among WordPress.org plugins with 300+ active installations, is #484 of 4,265 in the SEO & Marketing category, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, and was last updated Sep 20, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1.4
v1.1.1 Current Version v1.1.1
Updated 1 month ago Last Update on 20 Sep, 2026
Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on
#484 of 4,265 in SEO & Marketing Top 25% by installs
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Review 5 out of 5
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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

No known vulnerabilities on record for Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap. Checked 3 months ago.

TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners running sitemaps or RSS feeds through plugins like Rank Math or Yoast SEO. It removes leading whitespace before the XML declaration in output, fixing XML declaration errors that break feed validation.

  • Removes leading whitespace from XML output
  • Fixes XML declaration not at start errors
  • Works with Rank Math
  • Works with Yoast SEO
  • Works with other SEO tools
  • Compatible with all themes and plugins
  • No settings page required
  • Runs silently in background

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Whitespace Fixer for XML Sitemap

No. It only buffers and cleans output whitespace before it reaches the browser. It doesn’t store or alter data.
Not at all. It is compatible with Rank Math, Yoast SEO, All in One SEO, SEOPress, and others.
Ensure no theme or plugin is sending output (like echo, var_dump(), or spaces) before the plugin loads. Also, clear any caching and test again.
No. It's designed to be automatic. Activate and you’re done.

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