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Free XML sitemap generator online

Create a clean XML sitemap by pasting one absolute URL per line, choosing update frequency and priority, and optionally adding the same last modified date to each entry. It is useful when you need a fast sitemap draft for a launch, migration, audit or small website.

URLsChange frequencyPriorityLast modified

Include lastmod

Generated file

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
  <url>
    <loc>https://site.com/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-04-01</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.8</priority>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://site.com/blog</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-04-01</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.8</priority>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://site.com/contact</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-04-01</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.8</priority>
  </url>
</urlset>

Valid URLs

Skipped URLs

Lastmod included

Yes

Priority applied

0.8

Guide

What this tool does

What it is

XML Sitemap Generator is a free online tool that turns a list of important URLs into a valid sitemap.xml file. It helps you build a structured list of pages that search engines can discover more easily, without having to write XML by hand.

It is useful when you need a quick sitemap draft for a small project, a technical audit, a launch checklist or a client handoff. Instead of formatting tags manually, you can focus on which URLs actually deserve inclusion.

When to use it

Use it when you want to submit a clear list of crawlable URLs to search engines, especially on new sites, recently migrated sites or sections that are not easy to discover only through internal links.

It also helps during QA and technical SEO reviews because you can check whether the URLs you plan to expose are canonical, indexable and worth putting into the sitemap before publishing the file.

Workflow

How to use the tool

1
Paste one absolute URL per line and make sure the list includes only pages that should be discovered and crawled by search engines.
2
Choose change frequency, priority and optional lastmod values so the output reflects the update pattern you want to communicate.
3
Generate the sitemap, review the URLs carefully, and publish the file only after confirming that low value, duplicate or blocked pages are excluded.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Should every page be included in the XML sitemap?

Only pages you want search engines to discover and crawl efficiently should be included. Thin, duplicate or blocked pages are usually better left out.

Does an XML sitemap guarantee indexing?

No. A sitemap helps discovery, but indexing still depends on quality, crawlability and search engine decisions.

Should I include noindex pages in the sitemap?

Usually no. Sitemap files should mainly contain pages you actually want crawled and indexed.

Do all URLs need to be absolute?

Yes. A valid XML sitemap should contain absolute canonical URLs, not relative paths.

Is priority still a ranking signal?

No. Priority can still be included in the file, but it does not act as a direct ranking boost.

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