Sitemap validator
Fetch a public HTTPS sitemap, count URLs or nested sitemaps, and show sanitized entries only.
Only public HTTPS pages are fetched. Raw HTML is not returned.
Guide
Sitemap Validator: what it does and how to use it
What this SEO tool does
This sitemap validator checks a public sitemap.xml file or sitemap index. Sitemaps help search engines discover important URLs, understand update dates, and crawl large or newly launched sites more efficiently.
How it works
Enter a public HTTPS sitemap URL. SAVR fetches it with redirect blocking, size limits, and private-network protection. The tool counts URL entries, detects sitemap indexes, shows lastmod values when present, and displays sanitized examples from the file.
Examples
- Check that /tools pages appear in the sitemap.
- Validate a sitemap index before submitting it to Search Console.
- Spot empty or oversized sitemap files.
Security considerations
Only public HTTPS sitemap URLs are accepted. The tool returns parsed entries, not arbitrary raw XML or private network responses.
FAQ
Should every page be in the sitemap?
Important indexable pages should be included, especially tools, security pages, blog posts, and core landing pages.
Does lastmod matter?
It can help crawlers understand updates, but it should be accurate.
Can I validate private sitemaps?
No. SAVR intentionally checks public HTTPS URLs only.