How many pages can the sitemap include?

Up to 500 pages per run. For a larger site, generate sitemaps for separate sections, such as /blog/ and /products/, and list them in a sitemap index.

Does Google use priority and changefreq?

No. Google states that it ignores both fields. It uses the last-modified date only when that date is consistently accurate, so a date that changes on every crawl without real edits does not help.

How do I submit my sitemap to Google?

Open Google Search Console, go to the Sitemaps report, enter the sitemap URL, and click Submit. The report shows when Google last read the file and any errors it found. You can also add “Sitemap: https://yoursite.com/sitemap.xml” to your robots.txt file so search engines find it on their own.

Do I need a sitemap if I use WordPress or Wix?

Often not. Website builders such as WordPress and Wix usually create a sitemap for you, so check yoursite.com/sitemap.xml or use the Sitemap Finder first. Use this sitemap maker if your site has no sitemap or the existing one is missing pages.

What is an HTML sitemap?

An HTML sitemap is a regular webpage that lists links to the pages on your site, designed for visitors rather than search engines. Link it from your footer so visitors can reach pages your main menu doesn’t show.

XML Sitemap Generator

Enter your website URL and get an XML sitemap of the pages you want in search results, plus HTML and text versions, ready to download.

sitemap.xml

Your sitemap will appear here

Enter your website URL, choose your limits, then click “Generate Sitemap”.

How to Create a Sitemap

Three steps to a sitemap search engines can read.

Step 1

Enter Your Website URL

Enter your home page address, starting with https://. The tool follows links from that page to find the rest of your site.

Step 2

Set the Limits

Choose the maximum number of pages, how many clicks deep to crawl, and any paths to leave out, such as cart or tag pages.

Step 3

Download and Submit

Download the sitemap and upload it to your site’s root folder, so it sits at yoursite.com/sitemap.xml. Then submit it to Google.

Overview

What Is an XML Sitemap?

An XML sitemap is a file that lists the pages on your website you want search engines to find. Search engines read it to discover pages, including ones that few other pages link to. One sitemap file can hold up to 50,000 URLs or 50 MB, so larger sites split it into several files listed in a sitemap index. A sitemap is a hint, not a command: it helps search engines find pages but does not guarantee they will be crawled or shown in results.