Free XML Sitemap Validator

Validate your sitemap.xml file to ensure it's properly formatted and discoverable by search engines. Check for valid XML syntax and verify the accessibility of included URLs.

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How to use the XML Sitemap Validator

A sitemap.xml lists the pages you want search engines to find, which matters most for new or large sites. This validator confirms your sitemap is well-formed, counts its URLs, and flags structural problems that could stop Google from reading it.

  1. 1Paste your sitemap.xml URL.
  2. 2The tool parses the XML and counts the listed URLs.
  3. 3Review any structural errors or unreachable entries.
  4. 4Fix the issues and resubmit your sitemap in Search Console.

Frequently asked questions

What does the sitemap validator check?

It fetches your sitemap.xml, confirms it is well-formed XML, counts the URLs it contains, and flags structural problems that can stop search engines from reading it correctly.

Why is a sitemap important for SEO?

A sitemap helps search engines discover all your important pages, especially on large sites or pages that are not well linked internally. A broken or incomplete sitemap can leave pages undiscovered.

How many URLs can a sitemap have?

A single sitemap file can hold up to 50,000 URLs and must be under 50 MB uncompressed. Beyond that, split it into multiple sitemaps referenced by a sitemap index.

Does Google use priority and changefreq in a sitemap?

No. Google ignores both values. It does use lastmod, provided the date is consistently accurate, so only update it when the page content really changes.

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