Validate pasted XML sitemap content for URL structure, duplicates, malformed entries, and common sitemap mistakes.
A client-side XML sitemap validator for reviewing sitemap files before submission. It checks XML structure, URL elements, duplicate locations, protocol consistency, and common formatting problems without claiming to verify live HTTP status codes.
Key Features
- Parse sitemap XML
- Count URL entries
- Detect duplicate loc values
- Flag malformed URL values
- Check protocol consistency
Common Use Cases
- Pre-submission sitemap QA
- Large-site migrations
- CMS sitemap debugging
- Indexing troubleshooting
How to Use XML Sitemap Validator
Paste your sitemap XML, run the validation, review duplicate or malformed locations, then correct the source file before submission.
A sitemap should reinforce your canonical indexing architecture rather than compensate for weak internal linking. Keep it focused on valuable canonical URLs and use Search Console after deployment to confirm Google can process it.