What this xml sitemap checker checks
- Whether the sitemap can be fetched and parsed
- Sitemap type: URL set or sitemap index
- Listed locations and last-modified dates
- Whether the displayed result reached its safety limit
How to read the result
A sitemap should contain canonical, indexable URLs that return successful responses. Accurate last-modified dates can help crawlers prioritize recrawling, but a sitemap does not guarantee indexing.
How to use it
- Enter the complete public HTTPS URL you want to inspect.
- Select the check button and wait for the live response.
- Review the result and correct any issue at the website or hosting provider.
- Run the checker again to confirm the public response changed.
Common questions
How many URLs can a sitemap contain?
The standard limit is 50,000 URLs and 50 MB uncompressed per sitemap. Larger sites can use a sitemap index.
Should redirected URLs be in a sitemap?
No. List the final canonical URLs that you want search engines to index.
Why does this checker show only part of a sitemap?
The page limits output for speed and safety. It is intended for inspection, not downloading very large site inventories.