Sitemap Validator
Free XML Sitemap Validator
Fetches sitemap.xml live and validates its structure, root element type and URL count, flagging common issues along the way.
Sitemap Validator
Validate an XML sitemap's structure, type and URL count.
Enter a domain above to run a real, live check.
Capabilities
What it checks
Structure check
Confirms the root element is a valid <urlset> or <sitemapindex>.
URL count
Flags sitemaps approaching or exceeding the 50,000 URL protocol limit.
Sample URLs
Shows the first entries so you can spot-check content quickly.
Why use it
Benefits
- Catch a malformed sitemap before it silently fails in Search Console.
- Verify a newly generated sitemap after a CMS or platform migration.
- Export the validation report as JSON.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether sitemap.xml is reachable, its root element type (urlset or sitemapindex), URL count, and structural issues like off-domain URLs.