XML Sitemap Generator

Create a standards-compliant XML sitemap from a list of URLs with optional changefreq and priority settings.

Copy the XML into your `sitemap.xml` file or upload it to your site root.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need an XML sitemap if I have robots.txt?

Robots.txt controls crawling permissions. XML sitemaps tell Google which pages exist and their priority. Together they work better: sitemaps help discovery and prioritization, robots.txt controls crawl efficiency. Both are complementary, not redundant.

How does priority and changefreq affect crawling?

Priority (0.0-1.0) tells Google page importance. Changefreq suggests update frequency (always, daily, weekly, etc.). Google may ignore these as hints only—actual crawling depends on page age, links, and importance. Set realistic values.

Should I submit my sitemap to Google Search Console?

Yes, absolutely. Submit your XML sitemap to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools. This ensures search engines discover all your pages quickly and helps track indexation status, crawl errors, and performance metrics.

Can I generate sitemaps for multi-language websites?

This tool generates standard XML sitemaps. For multi-language sites, use hreflang sitemaps or add hreflang tags to regular sitemaps to specify language versions. Most SEO platforms support language-specific sitemap generation.