Sitemap Tester
Test and validate your XML sitemap for errors and optimization
About XML Sitemaps
XML sitemaps help search engines discover and crawl all pages on your website. They're especially important for large sites or sites with complex navigation.
Sitemap Limits
- Size: Maximum 50MB (uncompressed)
- URLs: Maximum 50,000 URLs per sitemap
- Solution: Use sitemap index for larger sites
Required Elements
- <loc>: Full URL of the page
- <lastmod>: Last modification date (optional but recommended)
- <changefreq>: Update frequency (optional)
- <priority>: Page importance 0.0-1.0 (optional)
Common Issues
- Invalid XML syntax
- Non-canonical URLs included
- Blocked URLs (robots.txt or noindex)
- Redirecting or 404 URLs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a sitemap?
Not required but highly recommended, especially for sites with >100 pages, new sites, or sites with complex navigation.
Where should I put my sitemap?
Typically at yoursite.com/sitemap.xml. Reference it in robots.txt and submit to Google Search Console.
How often should I update my sitemap?
Update whenever you add/remove/modify significant content. Many CMS systems auto-generate sitemaps.
What if I have more than 50,000 URLs?
Use a sitemap index file that references multiple smaller sitemaps, each under the 50,000 URL limit.
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