Test the main XML sitemap

Site managers and SEO teams can run this after publishing or migrating content, especially when expected pages are missing from search.

Detect whether the main XML sitemap is reachable, served correctly and usable, helping you resolve pages that search engines have overlooked.

How to use

Enter the domain you want to inspect, preferably without a page path or extra query parameters.
Launch the test so the main XML sitemap can be requested and checked.
Wait for the response, which tells you whether the file is reachable and usable.
If the test fails, review the sitemap location, redirects and access rules on the site.
Run it again after fixing the issue to confirm that search engines can read the file.

Example

After a site migration, an SEO manager checks the main domain to see whether the XML sitemap still responds correctly. They look at whether the file is available and served in a usable way, then fix a redirect or access error before requesting fresh crawling.

Limits and formats

The test covers the main sitemap, not every child sitemap or every listed URL.
A reachable sitemap does not guarantee that pages will be indexed.
The domain must be spelled correctly and available to the public.
Bot protection or regional blocks can make the result misleading.
The sitemap content is neither edited nor stored by this check.

Where processing happens

Your request is sent to the YOORfree server, which then contacts the target site to check the sitemap. No file is uploaded from your device; only the domain you type is used to start the test.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my sitemap reported as unreachable?

A wrong address, a redirect, password protection, a firewall block or a publishing mistake can cause this. Open the file in a browser without your logged-in session to see what an anonymous visitor receives.

Does this replace Search Console?

No. It offers a quick availability check, but it does not show crawl errors, exclusions or indexing statistics for a specific search engine.

Can I test a specific child sitemap?

This page focuses on the main XML sitemap. For a child sitemap, enter its exact address if the field accepts it, or check it separately with a tool designed for that purpose.