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XML Sitemap Generator

Create a clean XML sitemap from your page URLs, configure sitemap metadata, and copy or download the finished sitemap instantly.

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Build your sitemap

URLs added: 0 / 5,000 in this browser tool

Add a page URL

Bulk paste

Advanced options +

Apply optional sitemap metadata to every current URL.

URL list

Add a page URL or paste a list to start building your sitemap.

XML Sitemap standard supports up to 50,000 URLs per file. This browser tool supports up to 5,000 URLs; for larger sitemaps, split your URLs into multiple files.

XML Sitemap Preview

Formatted locally in your browser.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
</urlset>

Sitemap checks

Basic sitemap validation
  • ✓0 valid URLs added.
  • ✓No duplicate URLs found.
  • ✓Last modified values look valid.
  • ✓Priority values are within range.
  • ✓Sitemap structure looks valid.
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Important note

XML sitemaps help search engines discover URLs, but submitting a sitemap does not guarantee that every page will be crawled or indexed.

Help crawlers discover pagesCreate a structured list of URLs that search engines can crawl.

Reduce sitemap formatting errorsGenerate correctly structured XML without writing sitemap markup manually.

Manage sitemap metadataOptionally add last modified dates and other sitemap hints.

How to use the XML Sitemap Generator

1

Add your page URLsAdd one URL or paste a list.

2

Configure optional sitemap settingsAdd metadata only where helpful.

3

Review the XML previewCheck the formatted sitemap output.

4

Copy or download sitemap.xmlPublish it at your site root.

Frequently asked questions

What is an XML sitemap?+

An XML sitemap is a structured file that lists canonical URLs you want search engines to discover.

Do I need an XML sitemap?+

Many sites benefit from one, especially when pages are new, numerous, or not well connected through internal links.

How many URLs can an XML sitemap contain?+

A standard sitemap can contain up to 50,000 URLs and has an uncompressed size limit of about 50 MB.

Where should I upload sitemap.xml?+

Publish it at a stable URL, commonly yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml, then reference it from robots.txt when appropriate.

How do I submit a sitemap to Google?+

You can submit its URL through Google Search Console after it is publicly available.

Should every page be included in my sitemap?+

Include canonical, indexable pages you want discovered. Avoid low-value, duplicate, or noindex pages.

What is lastmod in a sitemap?+

lastmod is an optional date indicating when a page was meaningfully modified.

Do changefreq and priority affect Google rankings?+

They are optional hints. Google may ignore them, and they do not directly improve rankings.

Does a sitemap guarantee indexing?+

No. A sitemap helps discovery but does not guarantee crawling or indexing.

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