Sitemap Checker – Is Your Sitemap Valid for Google?
Validate, analyze, and optimize your XML sitemap for maximum search engine crawlability.
Try: bbc.com/sitemap.xml · techcrunch.com/sitemap.xml · wordpress.org/sitemap.xml
Diagnostic Checks
URL Breakdown
| # | URL | Last Modified | Priority | Change Freq | Status |
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Sitemap Metrics
Recommendations
10-Point Sitemap Analysis
Every sitemap audited across validity, structure, coverage, and indexability signals.
XML Validity
Well-formed XML structure and namespace compliance.
15 ptsURL Count
Validates URL count stays within 50,000 limit per file.
10 ptsLastmod Dates
Checks W3C date format and freshness of modification dates.
10 ptsPriority Values
Validates 0.0–1.0 range and detects flat/uniform priority abuse.
8 ptsChange Frequency
Validates valid changefreq values per sitemaps.org spec.
8 ptsHTTPS Coverage
Flags HTTP URLs in sitemap — should all be HTTPS.
12 ptsDuplicate URLs
Detects duplicate
Sitemap Index
Detects sitemap index files and validates child sitemap count.
10 ptsEncoding Issues
Flags special characters and improperly encoded entities.
9 ptsrobots.txt Signal
Checks if sitemap is referenced in the site's robots.txt.
8 ptsWhat is a Sitemap Checker?
A technical SEO diagnostic tool that validates XML sitemaps to ensure they are properly formatted, accessible, and correctly guiding search engine crawlers.
XML Validation
Parses the XML structure to find coding errors, missing tags, or illegal characters that break the file.
URL Extraction
Automatically identifies every URL listed in your sitemap, including those hidden in sitemap index files.
Lastmod Check
Verifies if the "Last Modified" tags are present and accurately reflect when your content was last updated.
Index Handling
Full support for large websites using multiple sitemap files linked through a single master index.
Image Support
Detects specialized image and video tags to ensure your multimedia content is being indexed correctly.
Search Notification
Simulates sitemap pings to search engines to verify if your file is reachable by external bots.
Robots.txt Sync
Checks if your sitemap location is correctly declared in your site's robots.txt file for better crawling.
Response Codes
Validates the server response (e.g., 200 OK) to ensure the sitemap isn't returning 404 or 500 errors.
Why Monitor Your XML Sitemaps?
A sitemap is your direct communication line with Google. If it's broken, your new content stays invisible.
Faster Indexing
A clean, error-free sitemap helps search engine bots discover and index new pages within hours.
Orphan Discovery
Identify pages on your site that aren't linked internally but exist in your sitemap profile.
Crawl Optimization
Guide bots only to your most important, high-value pages to make the most of your crawl budget.
Error Prevention
Catch "Noindex" pages that accidentally ended up in your sitemap, confusing search algorithms.
Clear Hierarchy
Establish a clear site structure that helps Google understand the relationship between pages.
SEO Health Checks
Regular sitemap audits are a core part of technical SEO maintenance for growing websites.
Verified Access
Ensure your sitemap isn't blocked by login walls, firewalls, or misconfigured server permissions.
Search Engine Trust
Websites with accurate sitemaps are perceived as more reliable and organized by search bots.
How to Use the Sitemap Checker?
Audit your site’s roadmap in 8 easy steps to ensure your technical SEO foundation is rock solid.
Locate URL
Find your sitemap URL (usually yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml) and copy it.
Input Link
Paste the sitemap link into the checker's search bar and click the validate button.
Fetch XML
Our tool fetches the file from your server to check if it’s publicly accessible.
Verify Syntax
We scan the code for any XML formatting errors that would cause bots to ignore the file.
Check URLs
The tool samples URLs within the sitemap to ensure they return a valid 200 status code.
Audit Totals
Review the total count of pages, images, and videos detected within the file structure.
Download Audit
Export the final validation report to share with your developer or SEO specialist.
Fix & Recheck
If errors were found, update your sitemap and run the checker again to confirm the fix.
