Generate Your XML Sitemap Instantly
Enter any website URL and our powerful crawler will discover all pages, generating a complete XML sitemap ready for Google Search Console.
Why Choose SiteMapr?
Lightning Fast
Our optimized crawler processes hundreds of pages in seconds.
Robots.txt Compliant
We respect website policies and crawl only allowed pages.
Multiple Formats
Export your sitemap as XML, TXT, or CSV for any use case.
How It Works
Enter URL
Paste your website address
Configure
Set crawl options (optional)
Generate
Click and wait for results
Download
Get your sitemap files
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an XML sitemap?
An XML sitemap is a file that lists all the important pages on your website, helping search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo discover and crawl your content more efficiently. It acts as a roadmap for search engine bots, ensuring they can find and index every page you want to appear in search results. XML sitemaps follow a standardized protocol defined at sitemaps.org and can include metadata like the last modification date, change frequency, and priority of each URL.
Why do I need a sitemap for my website?
A sitemap is essential for SEO because it helps search engines discover all your pages, especially new or deeply nested ones that might not be found through regular crawling. Without a sitemap, search engines rely solely on following links from page to page, which means orphan pages or pages buried deep in your site structure may never get indexed. Sitemaps are particularly important for large websites with hundreds of pages, new websites with few external backlinks, sites with rich media content, and e-commerce sites with frequently changing inventory.
How do I submit my sitemap to Google Search Console?
After generating your sitemap with SiteMapr, download the XML file and upload it to the root directory of your website (e.g., yoursite.com/sitemap.xml). Then log in to Google Search Console, select your property, navigate to "Sitemaps" in the left sidebar, enter the URL of your sitemap file, and click "Submit." Google will begin processing your sitemap and you can monitor its status directly in Search Console. You can also reference your sitemap in your robots.txt file for automatic discovery.
How many pages can SiteMapr crawl?
SiteMapr can crawl up to 500 pages per session for free. If your website has more pages, you can use the "Continue Crawling" feature to extend beyond this limit in additional batches. You can also configure the maximum crawl depth and choose whether to include subdomains, giving you full control over which parts of your site get included in the sitemap.
What is the difference between an XML sitemap and an HTML sitemap?
An XML sitemap is designed for search engines and is written in a machine-readable XML format. It contains metadata about each URL and helps search engine crawlers index your site efficiently. An HTML sitemap, on the other hand, is a webpage designed for human visitors that provides a structured, clickable overview of your site's pages. While both serve navigation purposes, XML sitemaps are the standard for SEO and are what tools like Google Search Console expect when you submit a sitemap.
Does SiteMapr respect robots.txt rules?
Yes, by default SiteMapr respects your website's robots.txt file and will not crawl pages that are disallowed. This ensures our crawler behaves ethically and follows the same rules that search engines follow. You can optionally disable robots.txt compliance in the advanced settings if you need to generate a complete sitemap that includes all pages regardless of crawl restrictions, but we recommend keeping it enabled for most use cases.
What formats can I export my sitemap in?
SiteMapr supports three export formats: XML, TXT, and CSV. The XML format is the industry standard accepted by all major search engines including Google, Bing, and Yahoo. The TXT format provides a simple list of URLs, one per line, which is also accepted by most search engines as a basic sitemap format. The CSV format is useful for analysis in spreadsheet applications like Excel or Google Sheets, allowing you to sort, filter, and review your site's URL structure.
How often should I regenerate my sitemap?
You should regenerate your sitemap whenever you make significant changes to your website, such as adding new pages, removing old content, or restructuring your site's navigation. For actively maintained websites, regenerating your sitemap monthly is a good practice. For e-commerce sites or blogs with frequent new content, weekly or even daily updates may be beneficial. Keeping your sitemap up to date ensures search engines always have an accurate picture of your site's structure and can index new content quickly.
Is SiteMapr free to use?
Yes, SiteMapr is completely free to use. There are no hidden fees, no account required, and no limits on how many sitemaps you can generate. Simply enter your website URL, configure your crawl settings, and download your sitemap in your preferred format. We believe that essential SEO tools should be accessible to everyone, from individual bloggers to large businesses.
Does SiteMapr store my website data?
No, SiteMapr does not permanently store any of the URLs it crawls or the sitemaps it generates. All data is processed in real-time during your session and discarded once you leave the page or close your browser. We take your privacy seriously and do not collect, sell, or share any information about the websites you analyze. You can read more about our data practices in our Privacy Policy.