XML Sitemap Viewer

XML Sitemap Viewer

View and analyze XML sitemaps to understand website structure and indexing status. Parse sitemap files, check URL validity, view last modified dates, and analyze sitemap structure for SEO optimization and search engine crawling insights.

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Quick Presets
Preset sitemap URLs for quick parsing and structure checks
Input & Settings
Enter a sitemap URL or paste XML sitemap content to inspect it.
How it works: The viewer accepts either a sitemap URL or raw XML, parses standard `urlset` and `sitemapindex` documents, and presents the results in a structured view for quick review or export.

Complete Guide: XML Sitemap Viewer

Everything you need to know about using this tool effectively

What is XML Sitemap Viewer?

The XML Sitemap Viewer parses sitemap XML and turns it into a readable list of discovered entries with basic metadata. It accepts either pasted XML or a sitemap URL, then shows extracted URLs, lastmod values, changefreq, priority, and simple counts for quicker manual review or export.

This tool is a browser-based sitemap parser and viewer. It is useful when you want to inspect the contents of a sitemap or sitemap index without reading raw XML directly, especially when you need a cleaner list of entries for review, sharing, or lightweight analysis.

Key Features
Accepts either a sitemap URL or pasted XML content
Parses standard urlset entries and sitemapindex entries
Extracts URL, lastmod, changefreq, and priority values when present
Shows total URL counts and simple metadata summaries
Lists parsed entries in a readable results view
Lets you copy the discovered URLs
Exports the parsed data as JSON, CSV, or plain text
Common Use Cases
When and why you might need this tool

Sitemap inspection

Open up a sitemap or sitemap index in a cleaner view when raw XML is difficult to scan quickly.

Content inventory review

Extract URL lists and basic metadata from a sitemap for lightweight auditing or handoff.

Migration support

Review sitemap entries during launches or restructures when you need a quick exportable list of URLs.

Competitive research

Inspect a publicly accessible sitemap URL to understand how another site's content is organized at a high level.

Spreadsheet preparation

Export sitemap data into JSON, CSV, or text so it can be reviewed outside the XML file itself.

How to Use This Tool
Step-by-step guide to get the best results
1

Enter a sitemap source

Paste XML directly or enter a sitemap URL if you want the tool to fetch the content first.

2

Parse the sitemap

Run the parser to extract the sitemap entries and basic metadata fields.

3

Review the summary counts

Check the totals for discovered entries and how many include fields like lastmod or priority.

4

Scan the entry list

Use the readable results view to inspect URLs and the metadata attached to each entry.

5

Copy or export the data

Download the parsed output in the format that best fits your review workflow.

Pro Tips
1

This tool parses sitemap content, but it does not validate the sitemap against every protocol rule the way a dedicated validator would.

2

URL fetching depends on whether the sitemap can be retrieved from the browser environment, so pasted XML is the safest fallback.

3

Sitemap index entries are shown as parsed items, which is useful for visibility but not the same as recursively crawling every nested sitemap.

4

Export the results when you want to sort or compare the sitemap entries outside the browser view.

5

Use the viewer for readability and extraction, then pair it with a validator if you need deeper error checking.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does this XML sitemap viewer do?

It parses sitemap XML from a pasted document or a sitemap URL and displays the extracted entries in a more readable view.

Can it parse both sitemap files and sitemap indexes?

Yes. It parses both urlset entries and sitemapindex entries and includes them in the results.

Does it validate whether the sitemap is fully compliant?

No. It focuses on parsing and displaying the data. For full structural or protocol validation, a dedicated sitemap checker is a better fit.

Can I export the parsed sitemap data?

Yes. The viewer can export the results as JSON, CSV, or a plain text URL list.

Will it always fetch a live sitemap URL successfully?

Not always. It can fetch a sitemap URL from the browser, but network restrictions or cross-origin limitations may make pasted XML the more reliable option in some cases.