e.g. https://example.com/sitemap.xml

Try: bbc.com/sitemap.xml  ·  techcrunch.com/sitemap.xml  ·  wordpress.org/sitemap.xml

10-Point Sitemap Analysis

Every sitemap audited across validity, structure, coverage, and indexability signals.

XML Validity

Well-formed XML structure and namespace compliance.

15 pts

URL Count

Validates URL count stays within 50,000 limit per file.

10 pts

Lastmod Dates

Checks W3C date format and freshness of modification dates.

10 pts

Priority Values

Validates 0.0–1.0 range and detects flat/uniform priority abuse.

8 pts

Change Frequency

Validates valid changefreq values per sitemaps.org spec.

8 pts

HTTPS Coverage

Flags HTTP URLs in sitemap — should all be HTTPS.

12 pts

Duplicate URLs

Detects duplicate entries that waste crawl budget.

10 pts

Sitemap Index

Detects sitemap index files and validates child sitemap count.

10 pts

Encoding Issues

Flags special characters and improperly encoded entities.

9 pts

robots.txt Signal

Checks if sitemap is referenced in the site's robots.txt.

8 pts

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Validate your site structure for better search indexing.

XML Validation

Instantly scan your XML files to ensure they follow W3C standards and are readable by Google bots.

404 URL Detection

Identify broken links inside your sitemap that might cause indexing errors or crawl budget waste.

Structure Check

Verify that your nested sitemap index files are correctly linking to their respective sub-maps.

Media Audit

Check image and video sitemap tags to ensure your visual content is properly optimized for search.

Lastmod Sync

Confirm that the "last modified" timestamps are accurate to prompt bots to crawl updated content.

URL Counting

Automatically count entries to ensure you haven't exceeded the 50,000 URL limit per XML file.

Robots.txt Match

Ensure your sitemap is correctly declared in your robots.txt file for maximum search visibility.

Hreflang Validation

Verify international language tags within your sitemap to avoid duplicate content issues globally.

SECURE SITEMAP CHECKER SAFETY

Ensure your data stays private while auditing XML files.

No Data Storage

We do not store or cache your sitemap URLs, keeping your site structure 100% private.

SSL Protocol

All sitemap scanning is performed over secure HTTPS channels to prevent data interception.

Anonymous Audit

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Server Safety

Our bots follow polite crawling rules to ensure your web server remains stable during scans.

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Lightning Speed

Scan massive XML sitemaps with thousands of URLs in just a few seconds with our high-speed engine.

SEO Optimization

Improve your search rankings by ensuring that bots can crawl your pages without any friction.

100% Free Access

Enjoy unlimited sitemap validation with zero hidden fees, subscriptions, or daily usage caps.

Detailed Exports

Download your audit findings as a clean CSV or PDF report to share with your technical team.

Intuitive UI

A modern dashboard designed for simplicity, making technical SEO accessible for every user.

Dev Friendly

Get raw code previews of syntax errors, highlighting exactly which line needs a quick fix.

Full Support

Access our extensive documentation on sitemap best practices directly from the tool.

Auto Updates

We update our validation logic weekly to match the latest search engine indexing algorithms.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Find quick solutions for common indexing and map issues.

What is an XML sitemap?
An XML sitemap is a file that lists a website's important pages, making sure search engines can find and crawl them all efficiently.
How often should I check it?
You should check your sitemap whenever you add new content, change your URL structure, or notice indexing drops in Search Console.
Are there size limits?
Yes, search engines generally limit sitemaps to 50MB (uncompressed) and 50,000 URLs. If yours is larger, you must use a sitemap index file.
Does it support RSS feeds?
Yes, our checker can validate standard XML sitemaps, RSS 2.0 feeds, and Atom feeds used for content discovery by Google.
Is it safe for my server?
Absolutely. Our tool performs a non-invasive scan that places minimal load on your server, ensuring your website speed is never affected.