An XML sitemap lists all pages on your site to help search engines discover and index them. The Sitemap Generator creates XML sitemaps from a list of URLs or by crawling your site. Up to 50,000 URLs per sitemap as per the sitemap protocol. Input: enter a list of URLs or your site URL for crawling; you can set changefreq and priority. Output is XML. Generation can be done client-side from a pasted list; if the tool crawls your site, the URL may be requested from our server—check the policy. Use it to create or update sitemap.xml for a small site or to generate a sitemap from a URL list. Crawlers follow links; unlinked pages may be omitted—add URLs manually or ensure they are linked from the start URL if some URLs are missing from the sitemap.
Key Features
- What it is — An XML sitemap lists all pages on your site to help search engines discover and index them.
- URL limit — Up to 50,000 URLs per sitemap as per the sitemap protocol.
- Input — Enter a list of URLs or your site URL for crawling. You can set changefreq and priority. Output is XML.
- Privacy — Generation can be done client-side from a pasted list. If the tool crawls your site, the URL may be requested from our server; check the policy.
- No account — Use as often as you need without sign-up.
- Missing URLs — Crawlers follow links; unlinked pages may be omitted. Add URLs manually or ensure they are linked from the start URL.
How to Use the Sitemap Generator
- Open the Sitemap Generator tool.
- Enter a list of URLs or your site URL for crawling. Set changefreq/priority if needed. Generate. Download or copy the XML.
- Use the "Use tool" button on the docs page if you are reading this from the documentation.
Real Use Cases
- New or small site — Create sitemap.xml from a URL list. Submit to Google Search Console and Bing.
- Update sitemap — Add or remove URLs. Regenerate and replace sitemap.xml. Reference in Robots.txt Generator (Sitemap line).
- Crawl-based — Enter site URL and let the tool crawl. Get a sitemap of discovered pages. Combine with Meta Tag Checker to audit those pages.
- Multiple sitemaps — Over 50,000 URLs? Generate multiple sitemaps and a sitemap index. Follow protocol limits.
- Static site — No CMS sitemap plugin? Paste URL list, generate, upload to root. Use with Robots Generator and Meta Tag Generator for full technical SEO.
- Documentation — Show clients or team how sitemap.xml is built. Explain changefreq and priority.
Why Use the Sitemap Generator Instead of Alternatives?
- vs. Robots Generator — Robots.txt Generator creates robots.txt. This tool creates sitemap.xml. Use both: sitemap first, then add Sitemap line to robots.
- vs. Meta Tag Checker — Meta Tag Checker checks meta on a page. This tool lists pages for the sitemap. Different purpose.
- vs. Open Graph Preview — Open Graph Preview previews social share. This tool generates sitemap. Use the right tool for the task.
- vs. Manual XML — No need to write XML by hand. Paste URLs, set options, download.
Crawlers follow links; unlinked pages may be omitted. Add URLs manually or ensure they are linked from the start URL if some URLs are missing from the sitemap.
Benefits for SEOs, Developers, and Site Owners
- SEOs — Quick sitemap for new or updated sites. Submit to search consoles.
- Developers — Generate sitemap for static or custom sites. No plugin required.
- Site owners — One place to create or update sitemap.xml. Control changefreq and priority.
Common Mistakes
- Some URLs missing — Crawlers follow links; unlinked pages may be omitted. Add URLs manually or ensure they are linked from the start URL.
- Wrong URL format — Use absolute URLs (e.g. https://example.com/page). Relative or wrong domain can break submission.
- Expecting meta tags — This tool generates sitemap. For meta use Meta Tag Checker or Meta Tag Generator.
- Forgetting to copy — Download or copy the XML before closing the tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an XML sitemap?
An XML sitemap lists all pages on your site to help search engines discover and index them.
How many URLs can be included?
Up to 50,000 URLs per sitemap as per the sitemap protocol specification.
Enter a list of URLs or your site URL for crawling. You can set changefreq and priority. Output is XML.
Is my site URL or list stored?
Generation can be done client-side from a pasted list. If the tool crawls your site, the URL may be requested from our server; check the policy.
When should I use a sitemap generator?
Use it to create or update sitemap.xml for a small site or to generate a sitemap from a URL list.
Why are some URLs missing from the sitemap?
Crawlers follow links; unlinked pages may be omitted. Add URLs manually or ensure they are linked from the start URL.
Sitemap Generator gives you XML sitemaps in one place: enter URLs or site, set options, download. No account. For robots use Robots.txt Generator, for meta use Meta Tag Checker, and for social preview use Open Graph Preview.
Use the Sitemap Generator tool to create XML sitemaps.