Sitemap Checker

Check pasted XML sitemaps for basic structure, URL counts, loc values, lastmod format and common SEO mistakes.

Sitemap report 

        

    

                

            
                    

                        
How to use this tool

                        
    
                                                            
  1. Open your sitemap URL or file and copy the XML.
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  2. Paste the XML into the checker.
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  3. Review URL count, sitemap type and warnings.
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  4. Validate final sitemap behavior in Google Search Console or crawler logs.
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Common mistakes

                        
    
                                                            
  • Submitting URLs blocked by robots.txt or redirected chains.
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  • Mixing HTTP and HTTPS canonical URLs in the same sitemap.
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  • Using invalid lastmod values or URLs from the wrong host.
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FAQ

                        

                                                            

                                    Does this fetch a sitemap URL?
                                    
No. Paste the XML content. This avoids server-side fetching and keeps the tool simple.

                                

                                                            

                                    Does it support sitemap indexes?
                                    
Yes, it detects basic urlset and sitemapindex files and counts entries.

                                

                                                            

                                    Is it a full XML validator?
                                    
No. It is a practical SEO checker for common sitemap issues.

                                

                                                    

                    


                        

        
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Related guides and fixes

        

                                                
                        Sitemap
                        XML Sitemap Indexing Checklist for Developers
                        
A useful sitemap contains canonical, crawlable URLs that return 200 responses. It should not be a dump of every route your application can produce.

                    
                                                                
                        SEO
                        Create robots.txt for SEO Without Blocking Important Pages
                        
Use robots.txt for crawl guidance, not security. The safest workflow is to keep public pages and assets crawlable, block low-value paths, and verify the file from the domain root.

                    
                                                                            
                        SEO
                        robots.txt Disallow Mistakes Fix
                        
A small Disallow rule can block valuable pages or rendering assets. Review robots.txt as a public crawl-control file, not a security layer.

                    
                                    

    

                        
Last updated: May 17, 2026