XML Sitemap Validator - Free Online Sitemap Checker

Check your XML sitemap for errors before submitting

This XML sitemap validator quickly checks whether your sitemap is well-formed and ready for Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, and other search engines. Valid sitemaps reduce crawl errors and help search engines discover your pages more reliably.

How to use this XML Sitemap Validator

1. Paste the public URL of your sitemap (for example, https://example.com/sitemap.xml) or paste the raw XML content into the text area.
2. Click Validate Sitemap to start the check.
3. Wait a moment while the tool parses the XML and looks for common formatting problems.
4. Review the validation result message and fix any reported errors before submitting your sitemap to search engines.

Common sitemap issues to avoid

• Invalid XML syntax or missing closing tags.
• URLs that return redirects, 4xx, or 5xx status codes.
• Mixing HTTP and HTTPS versions of the same page.
• Including non-canonical or noindex URLs.

FAQ

Does a valid sitemap guarantee indexing?

No. A valid sitemap helps search engines crawl your site correctly, but indexing still depends on content quality, duplication, and other SEO factors.

Should I validate sitemaps regularly?

Yes. Re-validate after major site changes or when you regenerate your sitemap to avoid submitting broken or outdated URLs.