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.

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

1. Paste your sitemap.xml content or upload a file.
2. Press Validate.
3. Fix the errors, then submit the sitemap in Google Search Console.