9 Top Sitemap Generator Tools for 2025

A sitemap is a file that lists your website’s pages, helping search engines find, catalog, and rank your content. Below are nine excellent tools to build a sitemap for your site in 2025.

Best Sitemap Generators (Free, Freemium, Paid)

Here’s a snapshot of the top sitemap generator tools:

1. Yoast SEO: WordPress Plugin with Automatic Updates

Yoast SEO builds a sitemap as soon as you add it to your WordPress site. It organizes pages, posts, and media into clear lists for search engines.
It’s great for big sites and updates your sitemap whenever you add new content. The free version covers all basic needs.

What We Like

• Works right inside your WordPress dashboard
• Manages large sites smoothly
• Lets you exclude less important pages (like tag lists)

Price

• Free version available
• Paid plans begin at $99/year

More Info: Check out “WordPress Sitemap: How to Create, Check, and Submit One.”

2. Inspyder Sitemap Creator: Desktop Software with Scheduling Options

Inspyder Sitemap Creator is a Windows tool that scans your site from your computer to create a sitemap for Google, Bing, and more. You can set it to refresh automatically when you publish new pages.

What We Like

• Choose which pages to include
• No need to install it on your site—uploads via FTP
Emails you if something goes wrong

Price

• Free trial (up to 25 pages)
• Full version: $39.95 one-time payment

3. XML-Sitemaps.com: Fast Online Sitemap Creation

XML-Sitemaps.com whips up a sitemap in seconds after you enter your site’s URL. It provides XML for search engines, HTML for visitors, and a text version, all with last-updated dates.

What We Like

• Choose which pages to include
• No need to install it on your site—uploads via FTP
• Emails you if something goes wrong

Price

• Free trial (up to 25 pages)
• Full version: $39.95 one-time payment

4. XML Sitemap Generator for Google: Simple WordPress Sitemap Tool

XML Sitemap Generator for Google is a free WordPress plugin that builds sitemaps in XML, HTML, and RSS formats. It works with all WordPress content, like posts, products, and portfolios, and lets you tweak settings like page importance.

What We Like

• Separate sitemaps for images and news
• Add your own URLs

Alerts search engines to updates

Price

• Free

5. XML Sitemap & Google News: WordPress Plugin for News Sites

XML Sitemap & Google News make standard and news-specific sitemaps for WordPress, helping search engines spot fresh content fast. It builds sitemaps on the fly without saving files to your server.

What We Like

Supports multiple languages

• Pick which post types to include
• Works with caching tools like CloudFlare

Price

• Free

6. Slickplan Sitemap Builder: Visual Planning Tool

Slickplan Sitemap Builder lets you map out your site visually before creating an XML sitemap. Its AI assistant suggests page layouts, and you can work with teammates in real-time, setting who can view or edit.

What We Like

• Links to Google Analytics for traffic data
• Saves your progress automatically
• Offers pre-made site templates

Price

• Free 14-day trial
• Paid plans from $10.79/month

7. Dyno Mapper: Robust Sitemap Tool for Big Websites

Dyno Mapper crawls public or private sites, handling up to 200,000 pages. It creates XML sitemaps plus ones for images and videos, letting you set page priorities and update frequencies.

What We Like

• Five visual styles to see your sitemap
• Filter by page type
• Control what’s included

Price

• Free trial
• Paid plans from $49/month

8. WriteMaps: Team-Friendly Sitemap Builder

WriteMaps helps teams plan site structure visually before generating an XML sitemap. Its drag-and-drop editor lets you organize pages and add details like titles.

What We Like

• Save old sitemaps for reference
• Share easily with a link
• Exports to XML, PDF, and CSV

Price

• Free for two projects (10 pages each)
• Paid plans from $16/month

9. Sitemapper: Shopify-Focused Sitemap Generator

Sitemapper is a Shopify app that auto-generates and updates sitemaps for your store. It creates an HTML version for customers and an XML one for search engines, organizing products and pages clearly.

What We Like

• Supports multilingual stores
• Manages up to 100,000 products
• Fast support for problems

Price

• Free for up to 200 products
• Paid plans from $4.99/month

How to Pick a Sitemap Generator

Choosing the best tool depends on your site, skills, and budget. Consider:

• Platform: Match it to your CMS (e.g., WordPress, Shopify).
• Size: Free tools may cap page counts—pick one for big sites if needed.
• Skill Level: Newbies might like plugins; pros might want standalone options.
• Cost: Free plans have limits; paid ones add features.
• Extras: Look for collaboration or analytics if you need them.
• Formats: Ensure it exports what you want (XML, HTML, etc.).

In 2025, AI-driven tools like Slickplan could streamline this choice by predicting your needs.

Set Up Your Sitemap Properly

Upload your XML sitemap to your site’s root folder. If your tool or CMS (like WordPress) does this for you, you’re set. Check guides for Wix, Squarespace, or Shopify to locate it.

Next, verify it works. Use Semrush’s Site Audit:

1. Click “+ Create project.”
2. Set up your crawl (see the Site Audit guide).
3. Go to “Issues,” search “sitemap,” and fix any problems listed.
4. Hit “Rerun campaign” to recheck.

Once it’s error-free, submit it to Google Search Console (GSC):

• Go to “Sitemaps” under “Indexing.”
• Enter your sitemap URL and click “Submit.”
• Look for a “Success” message.

In 2025, sustainability trends might push tools to optimize sitemaps for energy-efficient indexing, a bonus for eco-friendly sites.

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