How do I find a website's sitemap?

You can find a website's sitemap by checking /sitemap.xml, /sitemap_index.xml, or by looking in the robots.txt file for a Sitemap: directive. The Marcitors Sitemap Extractor checks all common locations automatically.

What is a sitemap index file?

A sitemap index file is a parent XML file that references multiple child sitemaps. It is used by large websites to split their sitemap into smaller, manageable files each covering different sections of the site.

Can I export the extracted sitemap data?

Yes. The Marcitors Sitemap Extractor lets you export all extracted URLs and their metadata as a CSV file with one click, making it easy to import into Excel, Google Sheets, or your SEO tools.

Why would a sitemap extraction fail?

Sitemap extraction may fail if the website does not have a sitemap, blocks crawlers via robots.txt, uses a non-standard sitemap location, or if the server returns an error. Some sites also block automated requests.

Sitemap Extractor

Enter any domain and instantly extract its XML sitemap. View all URLs, priorities, and change frequencies — then export to CSV.

What Is a Sitemap Extractor?

A sitemap extractor is an SEO tool that automatically fetches and parses a website's XML sitemap. Instead of manually downloading and inspecting raw XML files, it presents all URLs in a clean, searchable table with full metadata.

SEO professionals use sitemap extractors to:

Audit a site's indexed page structure
Identify pages not in the sitemap (crawl gaps)
Monitor competitor content strategies
Verify sitemap health after migrations
Export URL lists for bulk analysis

How to Extract a Sitemap

Enter the website's domain (e.g., example.com) or full URL
Click Extract Sitemap
The tool checks robots.txt and common sitemap URLs automatically
Browse all URLs in the results table — use the filter to search
Click Export CSV to download for further analysis
Click View Raw XML to inspect the original sitemap source

Understanding Sitemap Metadata

Each URL in an XML sitemap can include optional metadata:

Last Modified — When the page was last updated. Used by crawlers to prioritize recrawling.
Change Frequency — How often the page changes (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.).
Priority — A 0.1–1.0 value indicating this page's relative importance on the site.

Not all sitemaps include all fields. Missing values are shown as "—" in the extracted table.

Frequently Asked Questions

A sitemap extractor is a tool that automatically fetches and parses the XML sitemap of any website. It displays all URLs listed in the sitemap along with metadata like last modified date, change frequency, and priority — helping SEOs audit site structure quickly.

Enter a domain name or URL and click Extract Sitemap. The tool first checks the site's robots.txt for Sitemap directives, then tries common sitemap paths like /sitemap.xml and /sitemap_index.xml. Once found, it parses the XML and displays all entries in a searchable table.

A standard sitemap (urlset) contains a list of pages. A sitemap index (sitemapindex) is a parent file that points to multiple child sitemaps — used on large sites with thousands of pages. The extractor detects and handles both types automatically.

Yes. The sitemap extractor is widely used for competitive SEO analysis. By extracting a competitor's sitemap, you can identify their indexed pages, content categories, site structure, and publication cadence — all valuable insights for your own SEO strategy.

Some websites don't have a sitemap, use custom or obfuscated sitemap URLs, or restrict access to bots. If extraction fails, try entering the direct sitemap URL (e.g., example.com/my-sitemap.xml) instead of just the domain.

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