Official sitemaps.org 0.9 XML Protocol

Sitemap Generator: Free XML Sitemap Creator

A Sitemap Generator is a free technical SEO tool that compiles a list of web page URLs into an official XML sitemap formatted to help Googlebot and search engines crawl and index your website.

Configure crawl priority, change frequency, and last-modified dates, then download your ready-to-uploadsitemap.xml file with zero signup or API limits.

XML Sitemap Workbench

Paste your URL list and configure crawler instructions

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XML Parameters & Directives
Generated XML Sitemap Output
0.9 KB·Valid XML
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
  <url>
    <loc>https://example.com/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-30</lastmod>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>1.0</priority>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://example.com/about</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-30</lastmod>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.8</priority>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://example.com/pricing</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-30</lastmod>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.8</priority>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://example.com/blog</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-30</lastmod>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.8</priority>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://example.com/contact</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-30</lastmod>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.8</priority>
  </url>
</urlset>
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UTF-8 Encoded
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What is an XML Sitemap and Why is It Critical for Search Engines?

An XML sitemap is a roadmap of your website that leads search engines to all your important content. While search engine bots can discover pages through internal links, complex site architectures, orphan pages, dynamic eCommerce filters, and newly published posts frequently get missed.

Providing a structured XML sitemap gives search engines an authoritative master directory of which URLs exist, which pages are canonical, and when content was last updated.

Accelerated Indexation

Newly published articles and updated service pages get discovered and indexed within hours rather than waiting weeks for organic crawler passes.

Accurate Lastmod Signals

The <lastmod> tag informs Googlebot when content has actually changed, preserving crawl budget for refreshed content.

Canonical Certainty

Submitting only 200 OK canonical URLs in your sitemap clarifies canonical preference to search algorithms, eliminating duplicate content cannibalization.

How to Submit Your XML Sitemap in Google Search Console in 3 Steps

01

Generate & Download

Paste your URLs into our free generator above, configure crawl settings, and download yoursitemap.xml file.

02

Upload to Server Root

Upload the file to your website's public web directory so it resolves athttps://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml.

03

Submit in Search Console

Navigate to "Sitemaps" in Google Search Console, submit your sitemap URL path, and monitor indexation coverage status.

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