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Free Online XML Sitemap Generator

Create a valid XML sitemap for your website instantly. Enter your URLs, configure change frequency and priority, then copy the generated sitemap code.


  






  
  




What Is an XML Sitemap?
An XML sitemap is a file that lists all important URLs on your website in a structured format that search engines can easily read. It acts as a roadmap for crawlers, helping them discover and index your pages more efficiently.
Sitemap Best Practices
Keep your sitemap under 50,000 URLs and 50MB uncompressed. Only include canonical URLs that return a 200 status code. Set accurate change frequencies and priorities. Update the lastmod date only when the page content actually changes.
How to Submit Your Sitemap
After generating your sitemap, save it as sitemap.xml at your website root. Submit it through Google Search Console under the Sitemaps section. You can also add a reference in your robots.txt file with: Sitemap: https://yoursite.com/sitemap.xml.




  
  






  
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Frequently Asked Questions

  
  

    
How many URLs can a sitemap contain?

    
A single XML sitemap can contain up to 50,000 URLs and must not exceed 50MB uncompressed. If your site has more URLs, create a sitemap index file that references multiple sitemap files.

  


  

    
What is the changefreq tag for?

    
The changefreq tag provides a hint to search engines about how often a page is likely to change. Options range from always to never. This is a hint, not a directive.

  


  

    
What does priority mean in a sitemap?

    
Priority is a value from 0.0 to 1.0 that suggests the relative importance of a page compared to other pages on your site. The default is 0.5.

  


  

    
Do I need a sitemap for a small website?

    
Even small websites benefit from a sitemap. It ensures that search engines discover all your pages, especially new ones.

  


  

    
Should I include images in my sitemap?

    
Google supports image sitemaps using the image:image extension. This can help your images appear in Google Image search results.

  






  
  







  
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