Free XML Sitemap Generator

Add your page URLs and last modified dates, validate them and download a ready sitemap.xml file for your website.

What is a xml sitemap generator?

An XML sitemap is a file that lists the important pages of your website so search engines can find them. It is especially useful for new websites and for pages that few other pages link to.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter your website address and add the URLs of your pages, one per line.
  2. Add last modified dates if you know them.
  3. Fix any warnings the validator shows.
  4. Download sitemap.xml and upload it to the main folder of your website, so it opens at yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml.
  5. Submit the sitemap address in Google Search Console under Sitemaps.

Tips

List only pages you want people to find, using the final address (https and the same spelling every time). A sitemap helps search engines discover pages but does not guarantee they are indexed or ranked.

Frequently asked questions

How do I submit my sitemap to Google?

Open Google Search Console, choose your website, go to Sitemaps, type sitemap.xml and press Submit.

Where should I upload sitemap.xml?

In the root of your website so it opens at yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml.

How many URLs can one sitemap hold?

A single sitemap file can hold up to 50,000 URLs or 50 MB uncompressed. Small websites will not come close.

Do I need a sitemap for a small website?

It is not required, but it is quick to make and helps Google find new pages sooner.

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