Sitemap Validator
Validate your XML sitemap. Check URL count, lastmod dates, and common issues to ensure search engines can discover all your pages.
Sitemap Check
What We Validate
Sitemap Discovery
Checks /sitemap.xml, /sitemap_index.xml, and robots.txt for sitemap references.
URL Count
Counts all URLs and warns if you exceed the 50,000 URL limit per sitemap.
Lastmod Dates
Checks if lastmod dates are present to help search engines prioritize crawling.
HTTPS Check
Detects non-HTTPS URLs in your sitemap that should be migrated.
XML Format
Validates the XML structure and checks for required tags.
Common Issues
Finds missing priorities, broken references, and other common problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an XML sitemap?
An XML sitemap is a file that lists all important URLs on your website. It helps search engines discover and index your pages more efficiently.
Where should my sitemap be?
Your sitemap should be at /sitemap.xml in your website root. It should also be referenced in your robots.txt file and submitted to Google Search Console.
How many URLs can a sitemap have?
A single sitemap can contain up to 50,000 URLs and must be less than 50MB. For larger sites, use a sitemap index to reference multiple sitemaps.
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