Sitemap Finder
Find any website’s XML sitemap instantly. Enter a URL below and this tool will check the site’s robots.txt file and probe common sitemap paths — then return every sitemap it finds, labeled with exactly where it was discovered.
How to Use the Sitemap Finder
Enter the website URL
Paste or type any website address into the input field. You can enter the full URL (`https://example.com`) or just the domain (`example.com`).
Click “Find Sitemap”
The tool will immediately begin checking the site’s robots.txt and probing standard sitemap locations.
View your results
Each discovered sitemap URL is displayed as a clickable card showing its source and HTTP status. Click Open to view the sitemap in a new tab, or Copy to copy the URL to your clipboard.
Understanding Your Results
Each result card shows three pieces of information:
Source badge
- robots.txt: The sitemap URL was declared inside the website’s robots.txt file. This is the most reliable method, as the site owner explicitly listed it.
- common path: The sitemap was found by probing a standard URL pattern (such as /sitemap.xml or /wp-sitemap.xml). The site is accessible at that path even if it was not declared in robots.txt.
HTTP status
- 200 OK: The sitemap URL is accessible and returning a valid response. This is the status you want to see.
- Any other code (301, 403, 404, etc.): The URL returned a non-success response. The sitemap may be redirected, restricted, or unavailable.
Open and Copy buttons
- Open: Opens the sitemap URL directly in a new browser tab so you can inspect its contents.
- Copy: Copies the sitemap URL to your clipboard for use in Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, or other SEO platforms.
If no sitemaps are found, the tool will confirm this clearly. This may mean the site does not have a public XML sitemap, or the sitemap is located at a non-standard path that is not probed by this tool.
Common Sitemap Paths Checked
This tool automatically probes the following paths on every scan:
- /sitemap.xml — the most common sitemap location
- /sitemap_index.xml — used by many CMS platforms as a sitemap index
- /sitemap-index.xml — alternative hyphenated variant
- /wp-sitemap.xml — default WordPress sitemap (WordPress 5.5+)
- /news-sitemap.xml — Google News sitemap
- /video-sitemap.xml — video sitemap format
- /image-sitemap.xml — image sitemap format
- /sitemap1.xml — numbered sitemap variant
- /post-sitemap.xml — post-specific sitemap (Yoast SEO)
- /page-sitemap.xml — page-specific sitemap (Yoast SEO)
In addition, the tool fetches and parses the site’s robots.txt file to extract any Sitemap: declarations, which may point to locations outside this standard list.
Use Cases
Submitting your sitemap to Google Search Console
Before submitting your sitemap, confirm that it exists and returns a 200 OK status. Paste your domain into the tool to locate the exact sitemap URL, then copy it directly into Search Console.
Auditing a client’s website
During a new client onboarding or SEO audit, quickly verify that a sitemap is in place and accessible. A missing or inaccessible sitemap is a common technical SEO issue that can limit indexing.
Competitor research
Find a competitor’s sitemap to understand their URL structure, content taxonomy, and the volume of pages they have indexed. Sitemap URLs can reveal sections of a site that are not prominently linked from the homepage.
Verifying after a site migration
After moving a website to a new domain or platform, confirm that the sitemap is accessible at the expected location and returning a 200 OK status before re-submitting to search engines.
WordPress site owners
Every WordPress site running version 5.5 or later generates a sitemap automatically at /wp-sitemap.xml. Use this tool to confirm yours is active and accessible.
Developers during site launch
Before handing off a site to a client, use the Sitemap Finder to confirm the sitemap is live, accessible, and declared in robots.txt.
Helpful Tips
Try the root domain only.
The tool works best with a root domain (e.g., example.com or https://example.com). If you include a path (e.g., https://example.com/blog/article), the tool will automatically strip the path and check only the root domain.
A “not found” result does not always mean there is no sitemap.
Some sites place their sitemap at a custom URL not included in the standard probe list. Check the site’s robots.txt file manually or look for a link to the sitemap in the site’s footer.
Check robots.txt first.
The most reliable way to find a declared sitemap is through robots.txt. If a sitemap is listed there and returning 200 OK, it is the official sitemap intended for search engine crawlers.
Sitemaps can be nested.
A sitemap index file (like /sitemap_index.xml) does not contain page URLs directly — it lists other sitemap files. Open the sitemap index to see all child sitemaps and their content.
Some sites block automated requests.
If a site aggressively blocks bots or rate-limits requests, the tool may not be able to verify all paths. This is a server-side restriction and is not a limitation of the tool itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a sitemap finder?
A sitemap finder is a tool that automatically locates the XML sitemap for any website. Instead of manually guessing the sitemap URL or reading through a robots.txt file, you enter the domain and the tool checks all common sitemap locations on your behalf.
What is an XML sitemap?
An XML sitemap is a file that lists all the important URLs on a website. Search engines like Google and Bing use sitemaps to discover and index pages more efficiently. A sitemap can also include metadata about each URL, such as when it was last updated.
Why does this tool show a source label for each result?
Most sitemap finders do not tell you how a sitemap was discovered. This tool labels each result as either coming from robots.txt (explicitly declared by the site) or a common path (found by probing standard locations). This distinction matters for SEO audits because a sitemap found via robots.txt is the officially declared one.
What does HTTP 200 mean in the results?
HTTP 200 means the sitemap URL is accessible and returning a valid response. It is the expected status for a working sitemap. If you see a different code — such as 301 (redirect), 403 (forbidden), or 404 (not found) — the sitemap may not be functioning correctly.
What does "No sitemaps found" mean?
It means the tool did not find a sitemap in robots.txt and could not access any of the 10 standard sitemap paths. This could mean the site does not have an XML sitemap, the sitemap is at a non-standard URL, or the site's server is blocking the requests.
Does this tool work for WordPress websites?
Yes. All WordPress sites running version 5.5 or later automatically generate a sitemap at `/wp-sitemap.xml`. The tool probes this path directly. Sites using Yoast SEO or Rank Math will typically have sitemaps at `/sitemap_index.xml`, `/post-sitemap.xml`, or `/page-sitemap.xml`, all of which are also checked.
Can I use this tool to find a competitor's sitemap?
Yes. Enter any public website's domain and the tool will attempt to locate its sitemap. Competitor sitemaps are a useful resource for content research and understanding how a site is structured.
Is the URL I enter stored or tracked?
No. The URLs you enter are processed in real time and are not stored in any database. No account or login is required.
Why does the tool only check root domains?
Sitemaps are almost always placed at the root of a domain. Subdirectory-level sitemaps exist but are uncommon. If you need to check a subdomain (e.g., `blog.example.com`), enter that subdomain directly.
How long does a scan take?
Most results appear within 3–8 seconds. The time depends on the speed of the target website's server and how many paths need to be probed.