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XML Sitemap URL Extractor

Paste your sitemap URL and extract indexed URLs (excluding media uploads).

An XML sitemap is the backbone of how search engines understand your website structure. It tells Google which pages exist, how they are organized, and which URLs should be crawled.

But here’s the problem: sitemap files aren’t always easy to work with. They’re written in XML, not designed for quick analysis, filtering, or audits.

That’s exactly where this XML Sitemap URL Extractor helps.

This tool lets you extract all URLs from any XML sitemap in seconds, directly in your browser. No plugins. No downloads. No technical setup.

How This Sitemap URL Extractor Works ?

Using the tool is straightforward:

  1. Paste your sitemap URL (for example, https://yourwebsite.com/sitemap.xml)

  2. Click Extract URLs

  3. Instantly get a complete list of all URLs found in the sitemap

The tool reads the <loc> tags inside the sitemap file and displays every indexed URL in a clean, copy-friendly format.

You also get the total URL count, which is useful for audits and crawl planning.

Why Extract URLs From a Sitemap?

Here’s what this really means for SEO and site management.

Faster SEO Audits

Instead of manually opening sitemap files, you get a ready-to-use list of URLs for:

  • On-page SEO checks

  • Content audits

  • Indexing validation

Identify Missing or Extra Pages

Comparing sitemap URLs with live site URLs helps spot:

  • Orphan pages

  • URLs missing from the sitemap

  • Outdated or removed pages still being indexed

Plan Content & Internal Linking

A full URL list makes it easier to:

  • Group pages by category

  • Improve internal linking

  • Detect thin or duplicate content areas

Technical SEO Validation

Use the extracted URLs with tools like:

  • Google Search Console

  • Screaming Frog

  • Sitebulb

  • Indexing APIs

Who Should Use This Tool?

This tool is useful if you are:

  • An SEO professional running audits

  • A website owner managing large sites

  • A blogger checking indexed pages

  • A developer validating sitemap structure

  • A content strategist planning updates

If your site has more than a handful of pages, this saves real time.

Tool Limitations (Transparency Matters)

This tool extracts URLs from standard XML sitemaps using <loc> tags.
It does not:

  • Crawl websites

  • Check index status

  • Validate URL health

Think of it as a sitemap parser, not a crawler.

Best Practices After Extracting Sitemap URLs

Once you have the URL list, consider these next steps:

  • Check index coverage in Google Search Console

  • Run URLs through a crawler for technical issues

  • Review title tags and meta descriptions

  • Identify pages with no traffic or impressions

  • Remove outdated URLs from the sitemap if needed

A sitemap is only useful if it reflects your actual SEO priorities.