How do I find a website's sitemap?

Check robots.txt at domain.com/robots.txt for Sitemap: declarations. Also try common paths like /sitemap.xml, /sitemap_index.xml, or /wp-sitemap.xml. This tool helps you check all these locations.

Why can't this tool fetch sitemaps automatically?

Browser security restrictions prevent client-side JavaScript from fetching content from other domains (CORS). You need to manually visit the URLs and paste the content for validation.

What makes a sitemap valid?

A valid sitemap must be well-formed XML, use the correct namespace, have elements for each URL, and not exceed 50,000 URLs or 50MB uncompressed.

What is a sitemap index?

A sitemap index is a special sitemap that references other sitemaps. It uses and elements instead of and . Large sites use them to organize multiple sitemaps.

Are lastmod, changefreq, and priority required?

No, only is required. However, lastmod is highly recommended as it helps search engines understand when content was updated. Changefreq and priority are largely ignored by search engines today.

Why is my sitemap not in robots.txt?

Not all websites declare sitemaps in robots.txt. Some only submit sitemaps directly to search consoles. Try checking common sitemap paths like /sitemap.xml.

Sitemap Finder & Checker

Find all sitemaps on any website by checking robots.txt and common locations. Then validate sitemap XML structure and metadata presence.

Step 1: Find Sitemaps

Website Domain

Paste robots.txt content (to extract sitemap declarations)

Step 2: Validate Sitemap

Paste sitemap XML content to validate

Find sitemaps from robots.txt and validate their XML structure

Features

Robots.txt Parsing

Common Locations

XML Validation

Index Detection

Metadata Check

Error Reporting

Common Use Cases

SEO Audit

Find and verify all sitemaps during a technical SEO audit.

Competitor Analysis

Discover how competitor websites structure their sitemaps.

Site Migration

Verify sitemap accessibility and validity before and after migration.

Troubleshooting

Debug sitemap issues reported by search engines.

Frequently Asked Questions