SitemapScan
XML Sitemap Checker
SitemapScan checks XML sitemaps, robots.txt declarations, sitemap indexes, and crawl-readiness signals in one place. It is built for quick technical SEO validation without needing raw logs or heavyweight crawler tooling.
What the checker covers
The checker looks at sitemap type, reachability, index structure, robots.txt discovery, common XML issues, and top-level crawl signals. It is meant to surface practical sitemap problems fast.
- XML sitemap validity and parse errors
- Robots.txt discovery and sitemap declarations
- Sitemap index versus URL set structure
- Saved public scans and archive views
Who this is for
This tool is aimed at technical SEOs, site owners, publishers, and operators who need a quick sitemap check before going deeper into crawl audits.
Common use cases for a sitemap checker
People usually land here when they need to validate a sitemap before submitting it to Google Search Console, confirm whether a robots.txt file exposes the right sitemap set, or understand whether a site is using a sitemap index or a simple URL set.
- Check a sitemap before or after a site migration
- Validate a news, ecommerce, or publisher sitemap index
- Spot XML errors before search engines reject the file
- Compare robots.txt declarations with the actual sitemap structure
FAQ
What does SitemapScan check in a sitemap?
It checks sitemap reachability, XML validity, sitemap type, robots.txt discovery signals, and a set of practical crawl-readiness issues.
Can SitemapScan detect sitemap indexes and child sitemaps?
Yes. The checker distinguishes between sitemap indexes and URL sets and surfaces child sitemap structure when available.
Can this checker help with a sitemap not being accepted in Google Search Console?
Yes. It is useful for spotting the kinds of format, reachability, and structure issues that often lead to sitemap submission or parsing problems.
Related pages
- Latest Sitemap Checks — Browse recent public audits and archive trends.
- Robots Signals — See which crawler families sites mention in robots.txt.
- SEO Blog — Read practical guides about sitemaps and crawlability.