Sitemap Validator

Checks whether pasted sitemap XML has valid structure.

Lilu Baba's Sitemap Validator checks pasted sitemap XML for valid syntax and the required <urlset> structure, and counts URL entries found.

How to use this tool

  1. Paste your sitemap's XML content.
  2. Its structure is checked instantly for valid XML and the required sitemap elements.

Sitemap Validator — frequently asked questions

No — paste the sitemap's XML content directly; this tool doesn't fetch URLs, avoiding any need to access your live site.

Valid XML syntax and the presence of a proper <urlset> root element with <url> entries — not each individual URL's reachability.