XML Sitemap Validator

Validate XML sitemap structure, count URLs, and check for common errors. Paste XML directly, enter a sitemap URL, or upload a file.

Key Features

Validate XML sitemap structure and syntax

Count total URLs in sitemap

Detect common sitemap errors

Free online sitemap validation tool

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the sitemap validator check?
Our validator checks XML structure, syntax errors, required elements, URL formatting, and ensures your sitemap complies with sitemap protocol standards.
How do I validate my XML sitemap?
Simply upload your sitemap XML file or paste the sitemap URL, and our tool will analyze it for errors and provide detailed validation results.
What types of errors are detected?
We detect XML syntax errors, missing required elements, invalid URL formats, encoding issues, and other common sitemap problems that could affect search engine crawling.
Why is sitemap validation important?
Valid sitemaps ensure search engines can properly crawl and index your website. Invalid sitemaps may be ignored or cause crawling issues.
Is this sitemap validator free?
Yes, our XML sitemap validator is completely free to use with no limitations on file size or number of validations.

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