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Sitemap Lookup

Analyze any website's XML sitemap. Check URLs, structure, and last modified dates.

Enter a URL to fetch its sitemap.xml

Tips & Best Practices

  • 50,000 URL limit: Each sitemap file can contain a maximum of 50,000 URLs and be no larger than 50MB.
  • Use lastmod dates: Include accurate last-modified dates to help search engines prioritize crawling.
  • Remove dead URLs: Regularly audit and remove 404 pages and redirects from your sitemap.
  • Sitemap index: For large sites, use a sitemap index file to organize multiple sitemaps.
  • Submit to Google: Submit your sitemap through Google Search Console for faster indexing.
  • Dynamic sitemaps: For frequently updated sites, generate sitemaps dynamically.