XML Sitemap Generator
CrawlHawk's XML Sitemap Generator creates a Google-ready sitemap from any domain you submit, following the sitemaps.org protocol accepted by Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, and every major search engine. There is no installation, no plugin, no recurring fee — pay only for the URLs you crawl, with credits that never expire.
What Is an XML Sitemap?
An XML sitemap is a structured file that lists the URLs of a website along with metadata about each — when the page was last updated, how often it changes, and its relative priority. Search engines use sitemaps to discover, crawl, and index pages faster and more reliably than relying on internal links alone. For large sites, newly launched sites, or sites with deep page hierarchies, an accurate sitemap is essential for search visibility.
How CrawlHawk Generates Your Sitemap
Enter a starting URL, choose your scope, and CrawlHawk crawls the site, identifies every indexable page, and produces an XML sitemap conforming to the sitemaps.org protocol. The crawler respects standard signals — robots.txt directives where appropriate, noindex meta tags, canonical URLs — and excludes pages flagged as non-indexable. The output is delivered as an .xml file you can upload to Google Search Console or your server.
Output Format and Compatibility
CrawlHawk's sitemaps follow the sitemaps.org schema with proper <urlset>, <url>, <loc>, <lastmod>, <changefreq>, and <priority> elements. The file is UTF-8 encoded and validates against the official sitemap XSD. It is accepted without modification by Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, Yandex Webmaster, and any compliant search engine or SEO tool. For sites larger than 50,000 URLs, CrawlHawk automatically splits the output into multiple sitemaps and generates a sitemap index file.
When to Generate a New Sitemap
Common scenarios include new site launches (so search engines can discover your pages quickly), post-migration sitemap rebuilds (when URL structures change), e-commerce catalog updates (when product pages are added or removed at scale), and ongoing SEO maintenance (a quarterly or monthly refresh to ensure search engines see your current page set). For sites with frequent content updates, a regenerated sitemap supports faster indexing of new pages.
Crawl Scope Options
Choose how much of the site to include in the sitemap: Full Domain (every internal page reachable from the starting URL), Main Domain Only (excludes subdomains), Subdomain Only (one specific subdomain), Single Path (one URL path like /products/), or Single Page (one URL only). For JavaScript-rendered sites whose content is loaded client-side, advanced rendering is available at an additional credit cost per URL.
Beyond Sitemaps — Link Audits Too
Generating a sitemap and auditing the site's link structure are closely related — the same crawl produces data useful for both. After your sitemap is built, the same credit-paid crawl can be reconfigured to surface Broken Links, Orphan Pages, Internal Links, or External Links link audits. See the Custom Link Crawler for granular link analysis.
Pricing and Free Tier
CrawlHawk's free tier covers 500 URLs per crawl without a credit card. Credit packs start small and scale with your needs — credits never expire, and every feature including the XML Sitemap Generator is unlocked from day one. See the Pricing page for details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does CrawlHawk support large sitemaps over 50,000 URLs?
Yes. CrawlHawk automatically splits sitemaps that exceed the sitemaps.org 50,000-URL limit and produces a sitemap index file linking to each sub-sitemap. There is no manual setup required.
Will my sitemap include images?
Standard XML sitemaps list page URLs only. For image-specific output, the Custom Link Crawler can export every Image Links URL in CSV or JSON format. Image sitemap generation in XML format is on our roadmap.
Can I exclude certain pages from the sitemap?
Yes. CrawlHawk respects noindex meta tags, robots.txt disallow rules, and canonical URLs pointing elsewhere. For finer control, use the Single Path scope to limit the crawl to specific sections.
How often should I regenerate my sitemap?
For static sites, once after launch and after each major content change. For e-commerce or news sites with daily updates, weekly or monthly regeneration is common. For very dynamic sites, automated sitemap generation through scheduled crawls may be appropriate.
Does CrawlHawk submit the sitemap to Google for me?
Not directly — Google's Search Console requires authenticated submission from a verified property owner. CrawlHawk delivers the sitemap file; you upload it to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools yourself.
How much does it cost to generate a sitemap?
Each crawled URL consumes one credit. The free tier covers up to 500 URLs. A 5,000-page site costs about 5,000 credits — see the Pricing page for current credit-pack prices.