XML Sitemap Validator
Check XML sitemap formatting, URL entries, and common validation issues.
Key Capabilities
5 capabilities| # | Capability |
|---|---|
| 01 | XML syntax, namespaces, and structure validation |
| 02 | Direct URL fetching with SSRF protection |
| 03 | Upload .xml files or paste XML directly |
| 04 | Duplicate URL detection and lastmod date format check |
| 05 | Downloadable audit report of errors and warnings |
How to Use the XML Sitemap Validator
Provide Sitemap
Enter a public sitemap URL, upload a .xml file, or paste raw XML content.
Run Validation
The parser checks XML syntax, namespaces, loc tags, and datetime formats.
Review Report
Inspect error counts, warning items, and download the validation report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What common errors make an XML sitemap invalid?
Common errors include unescaped ampersands (& instead of &), missing sitemap namespace, relative URLs instead of absolute URLs, invalid ISO-8601 date formats, and duplicate URLs.
Can this validator check Sitemap Index files?
Yes, both standard URL sitemaps (<urlset>) and Sitemap Index files (<sitemapindex>) are recognized and validated.
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