Free Sitemap.xml Validator

Validate your sitemap.xml structure for Google Search Console compliance. Check URL count, lastmod dates, priorities, and detect errors instantly.

⬤ Paste your sitemap XML and click Validate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sitemap.xml file?

sitemap.xml is a file that lists all the important URLs on your website. It helps search engines like Google discover and crawl your pages efficiently. Submit it to Google Search Console for faster indexing.

What should a valid sitemap contain?

A valid sitemap.xml has a root element with entries. Each entry must have a (the URL), and optionally (last modified date), , and . URLs must be absolute and properly XML-encoded.

What is the maximum size of a sitemap?

Google accepts sitemaps with up to 50,000 URLs OR a maximum file size of 50 MB uncompressed. Sites larger than this should use a sitemap index file that links to multiple sitemap files.

How often should I update lastmod dates?

Update lastmod when the page content meaningfully changes. Avoid updating it on every page load — Google may distrust sitemaps with stale or constantly changing lastmod dates. Be honest with the dates.

How do I submit my validated sitemap to Google?

Once validated, log into Google Search Console, go to Sitemaps in the left menu, enter your sitemap URL (e.g., motasimfoad.com/sitemap.xml), and click Submit. Google typically begins crawling within hours.

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