XML Sitemap Generator

Paste a list of URLs to generate a valid XML sitemap instantly. Set changefreq, priority, and lastmod for each URL.

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URLs in Sitemap

https://example.com/

Priority

https://example.com/about

Priority

Generated sitemap.xml

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9"> <url> <loc>https://example.com/</loc> <changefreq>weekly</changefreq> <priority>1.0</priority> </url> <url> <loc>https://example.com/about</loc> <changefreq>monthly</changefreq> <priority>0.8</priority> </url> </urlset>

Why Use Sitemap Generator?

An XML sitemap is a file that lists all the pages on your website in a format that search engines can easily parse. While search engines can discover pages through links, a sitemap ensures they find every important page and understand how frequently you update content. The XML Sitemap Generator converts any list of URLs into a valid, production-ready XML sitemap. Simply paste your URLs (one per line, from a spreadsheet, or from your website crawl data) and the tool generates complete XML sitemap code. For each URL, you can specify the change frequency (how often the page updates) and priority (relative importance compared to other pages). The generator automatically formats everything according to the XML sitemap protocol specification, ensuring compatibility with all search engines. Large websites often have hundreds or thousands of pages, making manual sitemap creation impractical. This tool scales from a handful of pages to thousands instantly. The generated sitemap includes all required elements: location, last modification date, change frequency, and priority. You can set the same values for all URLs or customise them individually. The tool validates the sitemap to ensure it's properly formatted and compatible with Google, Bing, and other search engines. After generation, you upload the file to your website root and submit it to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools. Proper sitemap configuration helps search engines discover new content faster and understand your site structure better, which can improve indexing and rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum number of URLs in a single XML sitemap?

XML sitemaps can contain up to 50,000 URLs. For larger websites, you create multiple sitemaps and reference them in a sitemap index file.

How often should I update my XML sitemap?

Update your sitemap whenever you add significant new pages or remove old ones. For content sites that publish frequently, weekly updates are common.

Do I need both an XML sitemap and a robots.txt file?

Yes. Robots.txt controls what gets crawled; XML sitemap tells search engines what to crawl. They serve different purposes and work together.

Should I submit my sitemap to search engines?

Yes. Submit your sitemap to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools. This signals to search engines that a sitemap exists and helps them discover your content faster.

How to Use Sitemap Generator

1
Prepare Your URL List
Gather all the URLs you want to include in your sitemap. You can paste them from a spreadsheet, export from your CMS, or provide them in any format (one URL per line).
2
Paste URLs into the Tool
Enter or paste all your URLs. The tool will process them and prepare them for sitemap generation.
3
Set Change Frequency and Priority
For each URL (or as a batch), specify how often it changes (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) and its priority relative to other pages (1.0 is highest).
4
Generate the XML Sitemap
Click generate and the tool creates a complete, valid XML sitemap file with all URLs properly formatted.
5
Upload and Submit
Save the sitemap file as sitemap.xml, upload it to your website root, and submit it to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools.