Sitemap Index Links

XML sitemaps are the definitive map of a website's content. Every well-maintained site publishes a sitemap.xml (or a sitemap index that references multiple sub-sitemaps) listing every URL the site wants search engines to index. Sitemap index files take this further - they list multiple sitemaps, each potentially containing thousands of URLs, organized by content type or section.

What it extracts

• Position — The numeric position of the URL within the sitemap file, reflecting the order entries appear in the XML.
• loc — The full URL listed in the sitemap. For sitemap index files, this is the URL of each sub-sitemap; for regular sitemaps, it is the page URL.
• lastmod — The last modified timestamp for the entry, showing when the URL or sub-sitemap was last updated (ISO 8601 format).

What you can do with it

• Complete URL inventory: A sitemap lists every page a site wants indexed. Extract every URL with its position and last modified date - no crawling required.
• Content structure revelation: URL patterns in sitemaps reveal site architecture. Extract URLs and analyze path patterns to understand how a site organizes its content.
• Freshness assessment: Last modified dates show which pages are actively maintained and which are stale. Extract dates to identify outdated content needing attention.
• Indexation coverage analysis: Compare sitemap URLs against what's actually indexed in search engines. Gaps indicate pages that aren't being crawled or indexed properly.

How it works

Enter the requested input when prompted. The flow opens the target page, extracts the fields listed above, and saves them as a CSV in your home folder.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find a site's sitemap?

Most sites use /sitemap.xml. If that doesn't work, check the site's robots.txt file - it typically contains a Sitemap: directive with the exact URL.

What's a sitemap index vs. a regular sitemap?

A sitemap index file lists multiple sub-sitemaps. The robot handles both - extracting the position, loc (URL), and lastmod for each entry.

Do all websites have sitemaps?

Most well-maintained websites publish XML sitemaps. Some smaller or older sites may not. If no sitemap exists, you'll need a crawler to discover pages.

Can I use this for large sitemaps with thousands of URLs?

Yes. Sitemaps can contain up to 50,000 URLs each. The robot extracts the position, URL, and last modified date for all listed entries regardless of sitemap size.

Is this sitemap extractor free?

Browse AI's free plan includes credits to run this robot. No credit card required.