This tool builds a sitemap.xml with URLs and basic metadata (priority, changefreq) — the file is ready for submission to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools, no CMS plugin or manual XML markup required.
How do I create a sitemap.xml without a CMS plugin?
Paste your site URL and a list of pages (one link per line) into the form and click "Generate" — the tool builds a valid XML file with <urlset>, <url>, <loc>, <priority> and <changefreq> tags in seconds.
Where do I upload the finished sitemap.xml?
Copy the result into a file named sitemap.xml and place it in your site root (e.g. example.com/sitemap.xml), reference it in robots.txt, then submit it in Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools.
What do priority and changefreq mean in sitemap.xml?
priority is a page's relative importance from 0.0 to 1.0 compared to other pages on the site; changefreq indicates how often a page changes (daily, weekly, monthly). Search engines treat both as hints, not strict rules.
Does a small website need a sitemap.xml?
Yes, even a 5–10 page site benefits from a sitemap — it helps search bots discover and recrawl all URLs faster, especially if internal linking is weak.
Ways to create a sitemap.xml
| Method | Install required | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Online generator (this tool) | None | Quick generation from a ready URL list |
| CMS plugin (Yoast, RankMath, etc.) | Plugin install in the CMS | WordPress and similar platforms with auto-generation |
| Writing XML by hand | None, but requires markup knowledge | Small static sites |
| Server-side script (cron) | Server access required | Large sites with auto-updating sitemaps |