# Sitemap Validator

> Sitemap validator: check XML sitemaps and robots.txt files for errors, broken URLs, and format problems before search engines crawl them. Free, no signup.

- **Canonical URL:** https://boringtoolskit.com/sitemap-validate/
- **Category:** Converters
- **Evidence level:** authored-methodology
- **Reviewed:** July 26, 2026
- **Last verified:** 2026-10-12
- **Privacy:** Inputs and results stay in this browser unless the page clearly labels an external request.

## Common questions

### What is a sitemap validator?

A sitemap validator is a free, browser-based tool that checks your XML sitemap for errors like broken links, missing tags, or invalid formats without requiring any signup or data storage.

### Do I need to create an account to use the sitemap validator?

No, the sitemap validator runs entirely in your browser, no signup, no server upload, and your data never leaves your device.

### Is my sitemap data kept private?

Absolutely. The sitemap validator processes everything locally in your browser, so no data is transmitted or stored anywhere.

## Sources

- [Calculation methodology](/methodology/)
- [Quality evidence and verification standard](/quality-evidence/)

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