XML Sitemap Validator
Validate XML sitemap structure, count URLs, check lastmod dates, and find broken URLs inside your sitemap.
What is XML Sitemap Validator?
The XML Sitemap Validator fetches and validates any XML sitemap file, checking for formatting errors, invalid URLs, missing required elements, and compliance with the sitemap protocol specification. It verifies that your sitemap will be correctly parsed by Google Search Console and other search engines.
An XML sitemap is a file that lists all the URLs on your website that you want search engines to crawl and index. A correctly formatted, up-to-date sitemap accelerates the discovery of new content and ensures search engines can find all your pages — especially those that aren't well-linked internally.
Why Use XML Sitemap Validator?
A malformed or outdated sitemap can prevent Google from discovering your new pages or cause sitemap submission errors in Google Search Console. Regular sitemap validation catches XML syntax errors, 404 URLs, and missing pages before they become indexation problems.
Key Features of XML Sitemap Validator
- ✓Validates XML sitemap syntax and schema compliance
- ✓Counts total URLs in the sitemap
- ✓Checks for HTTP status of listed URLs (finds 404s in sitemap)
- ✓Validates lastmod date format and values
- ✓Detects sitemap index files and validates child sitemaps
How to Use XML Sitemap Validator
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Enter the sitemap URL
Enter the full URL of your XML sitemap (typically at /sitemap.xml or /sitemap_index.xml).
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Run validation
Click 'Validate Sitemap' to fetch and parse the sitemap file.
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Review validation results
Check for XML errors, invalid URLs, and missing required elements.
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Check URL statuses
Review which URLs in the sitemap return non-200 status codes — remove 404 and redirect URLs.
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Fix and resubmit
Fix all identified issues, regenerate your sitemap, and resubmit it in Google Search Console.