Sitemap Generator Guide
Generate valid search engine XML sitemaps from URL lists with customizable priority and change frequency.
Overview
Generate valid, search-engine-ready XML sitemaps conforming to the official sitemaps.org protocol from any list of URLs with zero server setup.
When to Use Sitemap Generator
Use Sitemap Generator when launching a new website, landing page campaign, or documentation hub and needing an XML sitemap without installing server CLI tools.
Inputs, Formats & Specifications
- Accepted Inputs
- List of absolute URLs (starting with `http://` or `https://`)
- Output Formats
- Validated XML sitemap document (`<urlset>`) ready to copy or download
- Supported Standards
- Sitemap Protocol 0.9 (XML)
- Browser Limits & Scope
- Accommodates up to ~5,000 URLs per run in the browser. According to protocol rules, sitemaps cannot exceed 50,000 URLs or 50 MB uncompressed.
How to use Sitemap Generator
- Paste a list of your website's canonical URLs into the input box (one absolute URL per line).
- Optionally select default change frequency (e.g. weekly, daily) and priority (0.1 to 1.0).
- Click 'Generate Sitemap' to compile the URLs into validated XML sitemap protocol code.
- Copy the XML code or download `sitemap.xml` to upload to your web root.
Real-World Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I place the sitemap.xml file?
Upload it to the root directory of your domain (e.g. `https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml`) and declare its location in your `robots.txt` file.
Does submitting a sitemap guarantee Google will index my pages?
A sitemap ensures search engines discover your pages efficiently, but indexing depends on page quality, content uniqueness, and technical crawlability.
Should I include redirected (301) URLs in my regular sitemap?
No. Your regular production sitemap should contain only canonical, indexable 200 OK URLs.
Privacy & Data Security
Sitemap Generator is designed to run in the browser. Review outputs before sharing them with any external service or workflow.