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XML Sitemap Generator | Free Online Tool - SEOKit

Free XML sitemap generator. Create sitemaps for your website by entering URLs manually. Set priority, change frequency, and last modified date for each URL.

URL #1
URL #2
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
  <url>
    <loc>https://example.com/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-19</lastmod>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>1.0</priority>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://example.com/about</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-03-15</lastmod>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.8</priority>
  </url>
</urlset>

What is XML Sitemap Generator?

An XML sitemap generator creates a sitemap.xml file that lists all the important URLs on your website. Search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo use sitemaps to discover and crawl your pages more efficiently. A well-structured sitemap helps ensure all your important pages are indexed.

How to Use XML Sitemap Generator

Add your website URLs one by one using the Add URL button. For each URL, set the priority (0.0 to 1.0), change frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.), and last modified date. The XML sitemap code updates in real time. Click Copy to copy the sitemap and save it as sitemap.xml in your website root.

How XML Sitemap Generator Works

Enter your website URLs and configure the optional settings for each (priority, change frequency, last modified date). The tool generates valid XML following the Sitemaps.org protocol. Copy the output and save it as sitemap.xml in your website root directory, then submit it to search engines.

Common Use Cases

  • Create a sitemap for a new website to help search engines discover pages
  • Generate sitemaps for small to medium websites
  • Set crawl priorities to tell search engines which pages are most important
  • Include last modified dates to help search engines find updated content
  • Submit your sitemap to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I put my sitemap.xml file?

Place your sitemap.xml file in the root directory of your website (e.g., https://example.com/sitemap.xml). You should also reference it in your robots.txt file with a Sitemap: directive.

How many URLs can a sitemap have?

A single sitemap can contain up to 50,000 URLs and must be no larger than 50MB uncompressed. If you have more URLs, you can create a sitemap index file that references multiple sitemaps.

What does priority mean in a sitemap?

Priority is a value from 0.0 to 1.0 that indicates the relative importance of a URL compared to other URLs on your site. Note that Google has stated they largely ignore the priority value.

How do I submit my sitemap to Google?

Go to Google Search Console, select your property, navigate to Sitemaps in the left menu, enter your sitemap URL, and click Submit. You can also add a Sitemap directive to your robots.txt file.

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