Sitemap Generator
Generate a valid XML sitemap from a list of URLs with full control over change frequency, priority, and last modified dates. Our sitemap generator lets you add URLs individually or via bulk import, configure per-URL settings, and instantly generate a sitemaps.org-compliant XML file. All processing happens locally in your browser - no data is sent to any server.
Generate XML sitemaps from a list of URLs. Configure change frequency, priority, and last modified date for each URL. Validate against sitemap protocol limits (50K URLs / 50MB). Copy or download the generated XML - all processing happens locally in your browser.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9"> <url> <loc> <lastmod> <changefreq> <priority> </url> <url> <loc> <lastmod> <changefreq> <priority> </url> <url> <loc> <lastmod> <changefreq> <priority> </url> <url> <loc> <lastmod> <changefreq> <priority> </url> <url> <loc> <lastmod> <changefreq> <priority> </url> <url> <loc> <lastmod> <changefreq> <priority> </url> <url> <loc> <lastmod> <changefreq> <priority> </url> </urlset>
Why Use Our Sitemap Generator?
XML Sitemap Generation from URLs
Generate a complete XML sitemap from a list of URLs, each with configurable changefreq, priority, and lastmod settings. The output follows the sitemaps.org protocol specification and is ready for submission to Google Search Console.
Bulk URL Import & Management
Paste a raw list of URLs for bulk import, or add them one by one with a clean form interface. Each URL can be individually enabled/disabled, and settings like priority and change frequency are fully customisable per URL.
Live Validation & Error Detection
Every URL is automatically validated for correct format, proper protocol (http/https), and length limits. Duplicate detection, lastmod date validation, and sitemap size checks (50K URLs / 50 MB limits) are performed in real-time.
One-Click Copy & Export
Copy the generated XML with a single click, download as an XML file, or view the raw output with colour-coded syntax. All processing happens locally in your browser - no data is sent to any server. 100% free, no signup required.
Common Use Cases for Sitemap Generator
Google Search Console Submission
Generate a valid XML sitemap for submission to Google Search Console. Help Google discover and index all your important pages with proper priority and change frequency settings. Get your content indexed faster and more accurately.
New Website Launch Preparation
When launching a new website, generate a complete sitemap with all pages, blog posts, and resources. Set appropriate priorities (1.0 for homepage, 0.9 for key landing pages, 0.3 for legal pages) and change frequencies to guide search engine crawlers.
SEO Audit & Sitemap Verification
During an SEO audit, compare your existing sitemap against your actual site structure. Use the generator to create an ideal sitemap and identify missing pages, duplicate URLs, or incorrect priority settings that could be harming your search rankings.
Multi-Language & Multi-Region Sites
For websites with multiple language versions or regional variations, generate separate sitemaps for each language/region. Configure appropriate hreflang annotations and ensure each language version has the correct URLs and priorities.
E-commerce Product URL Sitemaps
E-commerce sites with hundreds or thousands of product pages can generate comprehensive product sitemaps. Set higher priorities for featured products, daily change frequency for inventory-dependent pages, and proper lastmod dates for product updates.
Learning XML Sitemap Standards
Students and SEO beginners can use the generator to understand the XML sitemap protocol structure. See how URLs, priorities, change frequencies, and lastmod dates combine to form a valid sitemap. Compare the generated XML against the sitemaps.org specification.
Understanding XML Sitemaps
What Is an XML Sitemap?
An XML sitemap is a file that lists all the important pages of a website, helping search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo discover and index your content. It follows the sitemaps.org protocol and includes metadata like when a page was last modified (lastmod), how often it changes (changefreq), and its relative importance (priority). Sitemaps are a critical part of technical SEO and help ensure your content gets indexed quickly and correctly.
How Our Sitemap Generator Works
- Enter Your URLs - Add URLs one by one using the form, or paste a bulk list of URLs for quick import. Each URL can be individually configured with its own settings.
- Configure Settings - For each URL, set the change frequency (always, hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, never), priority (0.0 to 1.0), and last modification date. The priority scale helps search engines understand which pages are most important.
- Generate & Export - Click generate to produce a valid XML sitemap. The tool validates every URL, checks for duplicates, verifies date formats, and ensures the sitemap stays within protocol limits (50,000 URLs / 50 MB). Copy the XML or download as a file.
Sitemap Protocol Requirements
- URL Limit - A single sitemap can contain a maximum of 50,000 URLs. If you have more, you must create multiple sitemaps and use a sitemap index file.
- File Size Limit - The uncompressed sitemap file must not exceed 50 MB. Sitemaps can be gzip-compressed to reduce file size.
- URL Format - All URLs must be fully qualified (include http:// or https://) and must not exceed 2,048 characters. Only http and https protocols are allowed.
- Character Encoding - The sitemap must be UTF-8 encoded. Special characters in URLs must be properly XML-escaped.
Privacy, Security & Availability
The Sitemap Generator runs entirely in your browser. No data you enter - including your URLs, sitemap content, or any configuration - is ever sent to our servers or any external service. All XML generation and validation happens locally using standard JavaScript APIs. The tool is completely free with no signup required, no API keys, and no usage limits. Your sitemap data stays on your device and disappears when you close the page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sitemap Generator
An XML sitemap is a file that lists all the important pages of a website to help search engines discover and index your content. It includes metadata like when a page was last modified, how often it changes, and its relative importance. Sitemaps follow the sitemaps.org protocol and are a critical part of technical SEO.
Changefreq tells search engines how often a page is expected to change. "Always" is for real-time content like stock tickers, "Hourly" for breaking news, "Daily" for blogs, "Weekly" for most standard pages, "Monthly" for evergreen content, "Yearly" for legal pages, and "Never" for archived content. Search engines use this as a hint, not a directive.
Priority values range from 0.0 to 1.0, with 1.0 being the highest importance. Set 1.0 for your homepage, 0.9 for key landing/category pages, 0.8 for important content pages, 0.5 for standard pages (default), 0.3 for less important pages (contact, privacy), and 0.1-0.0 for low-value or archived pages. Priority helps search engines understand your site hierarchy.
A single XML sitemap can contain a maximum of 50,000 URLs and must not exceed 50 MB in uncompressed file size. If you exceed either limit, you need to create multiple sitemap files and use a sitemap index file to point to them. The tool warns you when approaching these limits.
All URLs must be fully qualified with the protocol (http:// or https://) and domain name. For example: https://example.com/page. URLs must not exceed 2,048 characters. Only HTTP and HTTPS protocols are allowed by the sitemap protocol. Special characters like &, <, >, ", and ' are automatically escaped in the generated XML.
The lastmod field indicates when a page was last modified. It should be in W3C Datetime format (YYYY-MM-DD or YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss±hh:mm). Search engines use this to understand when to recrawl pages. Pages with recent lastmod dates may be crawled more frequently. If unsure, use the date of the most significant content update.
Yes. The Sitemap Generator runs entirely in your browser. No data you enter - including your URLs, sitemap content, or any configuration - is ever sent to our servers or any external service. All XML generation and validation happens locally. Your data stays on your device and disappears when you close the page.
Yes! You can paste a raw list of URLs (one per line) into the bulk import textarea to quickly add multiple URLs at once. Lines starting with # are treated as comments and ignored. This is especially useful when migrating from an existing sitemap or working with lists from crawling tools.
The tool validates your sitemap in real-time and displays errors and warnings. Common issues include invalid URL format, duplicate URLs, incorrect lastmod dates, exceeding the 50,000 URL limit, or exceeding the 50 MB file size limit. Errors prevent generation, while warnings highlight potential issues that won't break the protocol but may affect SEO performance.
Yes! The Sitemap Generator is completely free with no signup, no account, and no API keys required. All XML generation happens locally in your browser - no data is sent to any server, and no usage limits apply. Generate as many sitemaps as you need.