Validates XML sitemap availability and freshness
This checker validates that websites have properly configured XML sitemaps that are accessible and up-to-date for search engine crawling. The checker discovers sitemap URLs from robots.txt and common locations, validates sitemap XML format and structure, checks sitemap freshness based on lastmod dates, and analyzes both sitemap index and URL set formats.
This checker validates that websites have properly configured XML sitemaps that are accessible and up-to-date for search engine crawling. It discovers sitemap URLs from robots.txt and common locations, validates sitemap XML format and structure, checks sitemap freshness based on lastmod dates, and analyzes both sitemap index and URL set formats.
| Status | Condition | Test Logic |
|---|---|---|
| SUCCESS | Sitemap available and fresh | Valid sitemap found with recent lastmod dates |
| WARNING | Sitemap available but outdated | Sitemap found but lastmod dates are old |
| FAIL | Sitemap issues | No sitemap found or sitemap inaccessible |
Poor Search Indexing: Without a sitemap, search engines may miss important pages, reducing your search visibility. Slow Discovery: New or updated content may take longer to appear in search results. SEO Performance: Missing or outdated sitemaps can negatively impact your search rankings.
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