Sitemap XML Validator
Check if your sitemap XML is correct or not — find errors instantly. The file is checked right here in the browser, it is not uploaded.
Type
-URLs
-Errors
-Warnings
-Errors
Warnings
What this validator checks
- Whether the XML is well-formed (tag mismatch, encoding problems).
- The root element is
<urlset>or<sitemapindex>. - Every entry has a
<loc>with a valid absolute URL. - The
<lastmod>date,<changefreq>and<priority>values are correct. - Duplicate URLs and the 50,000 URLs / 50 MB limit.
How to use
- Paste your sitemap.xml content or upload a file.
- Press Validate.
- Fix the errors, then submit the sitemap in Google Search Console.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does the sitemap validator check?
XML errors, missing loc tags, bad URLs, duplicate entries and size limits in your sitemap XML file.
How do I use the sitemap validator?
Paste your sitemap XML content or upload the file, press Validate, then fix the errors shown and submit the sitemap in Google Search Console.
Is my sitemap uploaded anywhere?
No, the file is checked right in your browser and is not uploaded.
Is the sitemap validator free?
Yes, it is free and needs no signup.