Sitemap URL counter

Sitemap URL counter

Paste a sitemap.xml URL and count the URLs inside it. Sitemap Watch reports total entries, page URLs, child sitemaps, unique URLs, duplicate entries, lastmod coverage, and HTTPS usage.

Count URLs in a sitemap before an audit

Use this sitemap URL counter when you need a fast answer to how many URLs are in a sitemap. It is also useful for spotting empty sitemap files, duplicate entries, large sitemap sections, and sitemap indexes that need deeper review.

Check sitemap size

See whether a sitemap contains page URLs directly or only points to child sitemap files.

Find duplicate entries

Compare total entries with unique entries to catch exact repeated URLs in the sitemap.

Review technical signals

Count lastmod and HTTPS coverage before you submit or debug a sitemap in search tools.

FAQ

How do I count URLs in a sitemap?

Paste the sitemap.xml URL and run the counter. The report shows page URL count, child sitemap count, total entries, unique entries, and duplicate entries.

What is a sitemap URL counter used for?

A sitemap URL counter helps you quickly understand sitemap size before an SEO audit, migration, indexation review, or Google Search Console submission.

Does this count URLs inside child sitemaps too?

This page counts the entries in the sitemap URL you provide. If the file is a sitemap index, it counts child sitemap URLs. Open each child sitemap to count page URLs inside that section.

Why do duplicate sitemap URLs matter?

Duplicate entries usually do not help search engines and can make sitemap audits messy. They are worth cleaning up when a CMS or plugin outputs repeated URLs.

Can a sitemap have too many URLs?

Large websites usually split URLs across multiple sitemap files. If one sitemap is very large, use a sitemap index and keep each child sitemap manageable.

Is this the same as validating a sitemap?

No. The counter focuses on URL counts and simple metrics. Use the Validate Sitemap page when you want status, XML parsing, and error-focused checks.

Need the URL list after counting? Use the sitemap downloader.

Monitoring is coming next

The public tools are free. Account-based sitemap monitoring will build on the existing dashboard and billing foundation.

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