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Sitemap Finder & Checker

Find any site's XML sitemap, see how many URLs it lists, expand sitemap indexes, and catch common issues before search engines do.

Enter a website (we look in robots.txt and /sitemap.xml) or paste a sitemap URL directly. Fetched through Numarr's own server.

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How to use the sitemap checker

  1. Enter a website URL (or paste a sitemap URL directly) and click Check sitemap.
  2. Review the URL count, any child sitemaps, and the checks for issues.
  3. Copy the URL list or export it to CSV for your own crawl and audit work.

What is an XML sitemap?

An XML sitemap is a file that lists the important URLs on your site so search engines can find and crawl them more efficiently. A single sitemap can hold up to 50,000 URLs and 50MB uncompressed. If you have more, you use a sitemap index, which is a sitemap that points to other sitemaps.

Why sitemaps matter

A clean, current sitemap helps search engines discover new and updated pages faster, especially on large sites or pages that aren't well linked. It doesn't force indexing, but it removes friction from discovery, which is why it's one of the first things to get right in technical SEO.

Frequently asked questions

What is an XML sitemap?

A file that lists your important URLs so search engines can discover and crawl them more efficiently.

Where should my sitemap live?

Commonly at /sitemap.xml, referenced with a Sitemap line in robots.txt, and submitted in Google Search Console.

What is a sitemap index?

A sitemap that lists other sitemaps. It's used when a site has more URLs than a single sitemap can hold.

How many URLs can one sitemap have?

Up to 50,000 URLs and 50MB uncompressed. Beyond that, split them across multiple sitemaps in a sitemap index.

Do I need lastmod, priority, and changefreq?

lastmod is genuinely useful. Priority and changefreq are largely ignored by Google today, so don't over-invest in them.

Does being in the sitemap guarantee indexing?

No. A sitemap helps discovery but doesn't force indexing. Content quality and crawlability still decide what gets indexed.

Which URLs should I include?

Only canonical, indexable URLs. Leave out noindex, redirected, and duplicate pages so the sitemap stays clean.

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