1. Sitemap settings
2. Website URLs
Enter the absolute URLs of the pages you want to include. Example: https://example.com/about
3. Generate your sitemap
The generator validates URLs and creates XML in your browser. It does not crawl your website or verify whether pages exist.
Important sitemap limits
- A sitemap file can contain up to 50,000 URLs.
- An uncompressed sitemap file must not exceed 50 MB.
- Use absolute URLs, including the https:// or http:// protocol.
- Include canonical URLs rather than duplicate URL variations.
- Only include URLs that you want search engines to discover.
What is an XML sitemap?
An XML sitemap is a file that provides search engines with a list of important URLs on a website. It helps search engines discover pages, particularly on large websites or websites with complex internal linking structures.
A sitemap does not guarantee that a page will be crawled or indexed. Search engines use many signals when deciding which URLs to crawl and include in their search results.
How to use this sitemap generator
- Choose a standard URL sitemap or a sitemap index.
- Add your website URLs individually or import a list.
- Optionally configure last modified dates and other metadata.
- Click Generate XML to validate and create the sitemap.
- Copy the XML or download the generated file.
- Upload it to your website's document root if appropriate.
Where should I place my sitemap?
A common location is the root directory of your website:
https://example.com/sitemap.xml
You can also reference your sitemap in your robots.txt file:
Sitemap: https://example.com/sitemap.xmlYou can submit the sitemap URL through Google Search Console.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool crawl my website?
No. You provide the URLs manually or import them from a text list. The tool does not visit your website.
Does a sitemap guarantee Google indexing?
No. A sitemap helps search engines discover URLs, but inclusion in search results is not guaranteed.
Should I include every URL?
Include important, canonical, indexable pages. Avoid adding duplicate URLs, redirected URLs, and pages you do not want indexed.
What is a sitemap index?
A sitemap index is an XML file that lists other sitemap files. It is useful when a website uses multiple sitemap files.