Sitemap Checker

What this tool does

Retrieves the sitemap, validates XML, namespace, URLs and dates, counts entries, and requests the first eight URLs to see if they return clean 200 responses.

Who should use it

Site owners confirming their sitemap is healthy before submitting it.

How it works

XML is parsed with libxml. <loc> and <lastmod> values are validated, hosts compared, and sample URLs fetched to reveal redirects and errors.

How to use it

1. Enter the full address of the page or site, including https://.
2. Press the run button. The check makes live requests from our server and can take up to about 30 seconds.
3. Read the findings first, then open the tables for detail. Each finding has a severity and a suggested fix.
4. Copy or download the results if the tool offers it, fix the issues on your site and run the check again to confirm.

Practical example

A sitemap listing redirected URLs gets a warning because it should list final URLs only.

Understanding the results

For a sitemap index, entries are sub-sitemaps; check each separately.

Limitations

This is a live check of the URL, made from our server; results can differ from what search engines or visitors see from other locations. Only eight URLs are sampled.

Accuracy and report transparency

Findings come from a real HTTP request made by our server. The result panel shows the checked URL, the UTC time of the check and the data source, and separates measured findings from limitations. We do not show random or sample metrics.

Privacy

The URL you enter is used only to make the request and is not stored in our database. Results may be cached for about ten minutes to limit repeat requests, and the checker blocks local and private network addresses. See the Privacy Policy.