Sitemap Checker

Validate XML sitemaps, catch malformed entries, and verify each URL returns a successful status.

Fetch sitemap from URL

Paste XML

URLs

Unique loc entries detected: 0

Validate a sitemap to list URLs.

Validate Your Sitemap

Ensure Google finds every page. Check your XML sitemap for structure errors, broken links, and indexing issues instantly.

XML Validation

Strict syntax checking to ensure your file meets the sitemaps.org standard.

Status Checker

Optionally ping URLs with a HEAD request to find 404s or 500 errors before submitting.

Live Fetch

Fetch directly from your live server to test exactly what search engines see.

Error Detection

Quickly identify missing tags, invalid dates, or priority values out of range.

How this Sitemap Checker works

This SEO diagnostic tool validates XML sitemaps to ensure they meet standard protocols. It parses the sitemap structure, checks for correct XML syntax, and verifies that URLs are properly formatted. It helps webmasters identify issues like broken links, missing tags (lastmod, priority), or file size limits before submitting to Google Search Console. Ensuring a clean sitemap is crucial for efficient search engine crawling and indexing of website content.

How to Use

Paste sitemap XML

Drop your raw XML or fetch it live via URL.

Validate structure

We parse the XML and highlight duplicated or invalid loc entries.

Check URLs

Optionally ping each URL to see if it returns HTTP 200.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why validate sitemaps?

A clean sitemap speeds up discovery and avoids indexing errors caused by invalid URLs or response codes.

Can I upload sitemap index files?

Yes, just paste the contents. The checker looks at all <loc> entries regardless of type.

Does checking URLs affect SEO?

No. We use HEAD requests to simply verify status codes; search engines do not see these checks.

How large can a sitemap be?

Up to 50 MB uncompressed or 50,000 URLs per file. Split larger sitemaps into multiple sub-files.

Do I need HTTPS?

Google recommends sitemaps over HTTPS to prevent tampering. Always host the file securely.

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The Sitemap Checker is maintained by CodeItBro. We aim to provide the best free developer tools on the web. If you have feedback or suggestions, please visit our contact page.

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