Sitemap Validator
Validate a site's XML sitemap. Enter a URL and we'll fetch and check the sitemap for proper structure, URLs, and search engine compatibility.
About this Sitemap Validator
Validate a website's XML sitemap to ensure proper structure and that search engines can parse it correctly. We fetch the sitemap from the given URL (or discover it from the site root) and check for common issues.
Key Features
Validate sitemap XML structure
Check for common parsing issues
View URL count and sample URLs
See errors and warnings
Works with sitemap URL or site URL
Server-side fetch—no CORS issues
How to Use
Enter the site URL (e.g. https://example.com) or direct sitemap URL (e.g. https://example.com/sitemap.xml)
Click Validate
Review the result: valid, errors, or warnings
Use the raw response for debugging if needed
Popular Use Cases
Verify sitemap before submitting to search engines
Debug crawl or indexing issues
Check sitemap after generation or edits
Audit URL structure and limits
Ensure XML is well-formed and compliant
Tips & Best Practices
Sitemaps are usually at /sitemap.xml or /sitemap_index.xml. We can discover from the site root.
Large sitemaps (50,000+ URLs) may be split into sitemap index files.
Search engines recommend sitemaps for large or frequently updated sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an XML sitemap?
An XML sitemap is a file that lists URLs for a site so search engines can discover and crawl them more efficiently. It can include optional metadata like lastmod and priority.
Does this tool change my sitemap?
No. We only fetch and validate the file as it is. We do not modify your site or file.
What if my site has no sitemap?
If the URL returns 404 or no sitemap is found, the validator will report that. Many sites work without a sitemap, but sitemaps can help search engines discover pages.
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