Sitemap validation

XML Sitemap Checker

Validate XML sitemaps, detect errors, and verify search-engine-friendly sitemap structure.

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Sitemap URL

Free forever plan · No credit card required · Takes 10 seconds

Validation report

✓ Valid XML syntax

✗ 2 URLs return 404

~ Sitemap index detected — 3 child sitemaps

1,240 URLs total

XML structure validation

Confirms the file parses and follows the sitemap protocol.

Broken URL detection

Finds dead links listed inside your sitemap itself.

Sitemap index support

Validates nested sitemap index files, not just single files.

Error location reporting

Shows exactly which line or URL caused each issue.

FAQ

What common errors appear in XML sitemaps?

Common sitemap errors include invalid XML syntax, URLs returning 404 or redirects, missing required tags, and sitemaps exceeding size or URL count limits.

Is the XML sitemap checker free?

Yes, sign in free to validate your sitemap — no credit card required.

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