XML Sitemap Generator Build, Validate & Download
Build a valid XML sitemap visually. Add URLs one by one or bulk-import a list. Set priority, changefreq and lastmod per URL. Preview live XML, validate for errors and download as sitemap.xml. No crawling, no account, 100% free.
Build, Validate & Download Your XML Sitemap
Add URLs manually or bulk-import. Set priority, changefreq and lastmod per URL. Live XML preview. Download as sitemap.xml. No crawling, no account.
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What This Sitemap Generator Offers
Generate a Sitemap in 4 Steps
LazyTools vs Other Free Sitemap Generators
| Feature | LazyTools | xml-sitemaps.com | seoptimer.com |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual entry (no crawling) | ✅ Yes | ❌ Crawl only | ❌ Crawl only |
| Bulk URL import | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Per-URL priority & changefreq | ✅ Yes | ⚠ Global only | ⚠ Limited |
| Live XML preview | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| URL validation | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Preset templates | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Free, no account | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚠ Limited |
Sitemap Field Values Reference
| Field | Required | Valid values | Recommended use |
|---|---|---|---|
| loc | Yes | https://yoursite.com/ | Full absolute URL with https:// |
| priority | Optional | 0.0 to 1.0 | 1.0 homepage, 0.8 key pages, 0.5 standard, 0.3 archive |
| changefreq: always/hourly | Optional | always, hourly | Pages changing very frequently |
| changefreq: daily/weekly | Optional | daily, weekly | Blogs, news, homepage, active pages |
| changefreq: monthly/yearly | Optional | monthly, yearly | Static pages, archives, old content |
| lastmod | Optional | YYYY-MM-DD | Only if maintained accurately |
What Is an XML Sitemap and Why Does Your Website Need One?
What search engines use sitemaps for
An XML sitemap lists the URLs on your website and tells search engines which pages exist, when they were last updated, how often they change and their relative importance. Google's John Mueller has confirmed that sitemaps are most valuable for: new websites with few inbound links, large websites where some pages are not well linked, websites with frequently updated content, and websites with rich media content that may be harder for crawlers to discover.
Priority and changefreq: what search engines actually do
Google has stated that changefreq and priority values are largely hints rather than strict directives. They may be ignored in favour of Google's own crawl frequency signals. However, lastmod is used when set accurately — Google uses it to decide whether to recrawl a page. Only set lastmod if you can maintain it correctly. Setting fake lastmod dates can cause Google to distrust your sitemap entirely.
What to include and exclude
Include: canonical, indexable public pages you want in search results. Exclude: pages blocked by robots.txt, noindex pages, duplicate content (canonical only), login/account pages, thank-you pages, admin pages, and faceted navigation URLs generating duplicate content.
How to submit to Google
Upload sitemap.xml to your website root. Submit in Google Search Console under Sitemaps. You can also add Sitemap: https://yoursite.com/sitemap.xml to your robots.txt file — Google discovers this automatically during crawling.
Frequently Asked Questions
An XML sitemap lists all important URLs on your website. It tells search engines which pages exist, when they were last updated and their relative importance. It helps Google and Bing discover and index your pages faster, especially for new or large websites.
No. This is a manual sitemap builder. Add URLs by typing, pasting or using bulk import. No server access or website crawling is required. All processing runs in your browser.
Homepage: 1.0. Main category pages: 0.8. Regular content: 0.5. Archive pages: 0.3. Priority is relative to other pages on your site, not an absolute search ranking signal.
Upload sitemap.xml to your website root. In Google Search Console, go to Sitemaps, enter the URL (e.g. https://yoursite.com/sitemap.xml) and click Submit. You can also add a Sitemap directive to your robots.txt file.
changefreq tells search engines how often a page changes. Valid values: always, hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, never. Recommended: daily for blogs, weekly for homepage, monthly for static pages, yearly for archives.
Maximum 50,000 URLs and 50MB uncompressed per sitemap file. For larger sites, use a sitemap index file referencing multiple sitemaps. This tool is designed for small to medium sites.
Yes — this tool is free with no login required. Add URLs, set priority and changefreq, validate and download sitemap.xml. Everything runs in your browser. No account, no crawling, no data sent to any server.
No. Only include canonical, indexable pages. Exclude: login pages, noindex pages, pages blocked by robots.txt, duplicate content, admin pages and thank-you pages. Your sitemap should be an authoritative list of indexable pages.