Free Tool

Sitemap Checker

Validate your sitemap XML, inspect URL coverage, and catch technical issues that block efficient crawling.

Why Sitemap Health Matters

A clean sitemap helps search engines discover important pages faster. Broken formats, mixed protocols, and duplicate entries can reduce crawl efficiency and make indexation less predictable.

Best Practices

  • Serve sitemap files over HTTPS and keep URL entries canonical.
  • Use a sitemap index for large sites and split files by section if needed.
  • Keep only indexable, high-value pages in your sitemap.

FAQ

Can I submit only a sitemap index?

Yes. A sitemap index is often the best approach for larger websites with multiple sitemap files.

How often should I update my sitemap?

Update sitemaps whenever important URLs are added, removed, or significantly changed.