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Free Sitemap XML Generator — Build sitemap.xml from URL List

Paste your URLs (one per line) to instantly generate a valid sitemap.xml with lastmod, changefreq, and priority. Download and upload to your site root.

URL List Input

URL List One URL per line

Change Frequency

Priority

Last Modified Date

Set highest priority (1.0) for the first URL automatically

Generated sitemap.xml

Save as sitemap.xml and upload to your site's root directory.

💡 Sitemap Tips

The sitemap.xml must be placed in your site root (e.g., https://example.com/sitemap.xml).
Submit your sitemap to Google Search Console under Sitemaps to speed up indexing.
Google's sitemap size limits: maximum 50,000 URLs and 50MB per sitemap file. Use sitemap index files for larger sites.
Set priority="1.0" for your homepage and most important pages, and lower values for less important pages.
Also add your sitemap URL to your robots.txt file: Sitemap: https://example.com/sitemap.xml

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a sitemap for every website? ▾

A sitemap is most helpful for large sites, new sites with few external links, or sites with rich media content. Small sites (under 500 pages) with good internal linking may not strictly need one, but it's still good practice to have one.

Does changefreq affect how often Google crawls my site? ▾

Google uses changefreq as a hint, not a strict instruction. It may crawl more or less frequently based on its own signals. Don't set everything to "always" or "daily" — it may lose credibility with the crawler.

Should I include every URL on my site in the sitemap? ▾

Only include pages you want indexed. Exclude admin pages, login pages, duplicate content URLs, and pages with noindex meta tags. Quality over quantity is the rule for sitemaps.

How do I update my sitemap after adding new pages? ▾

Regenerate your sitemap with the new URLs, replace the old file on your server, and then ping Google Search Console to resubmit. Using a CMS like WordPress? Consider an SEO plugin like Yoast that auto-generates sitemaps.