#544 · Developer Tool

Sitemap URL Extractor

Pull every loc value from a sitemap or sitemap index into a copy-ready URL list. XML entities are decoded by the browser parser, document order is preserved, and duplicate locations are measured instead of silently discarded. You can choose to return unique URLs only and sort the final list. Host counts and a JSON export make the result useful for migration checks, crawl planning, or comparing generated sitemaps.

Developer Input

Web metadata input
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How to use this developer tool

  1. Paste the requested source text or load a local file.
  2. Set any comparison values or processing options shown below the input.
  3. Select the primary action or press Ctrl/Cmd + Enter.
  4. Review the diagnostics, then copy or download the output.

What this developer tool does

The list contains decoded loc text from each sitemap entry, one URL per line.

The XML parser finds loc elements by local name, trims their text, validates absolute HTTP(S) URLs, and applies the selected deduplication and sorting options.

Nested sitemap files are not fetched; paste each sitemap index target separately if you need their child URLs.

Example

Input

<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
<url><loc>https://example.com/</loc></url>
<url><loc>https://example.com/docs/?a=1&amp;b=2</loc></url>
</urlset>

Run the sample to see the exact report and metrics produced by the current implementation.

Use cases

  • Pre-deployment review of generated site files
  • Debugging crawler or link-preview configuration
  • Auditing metadata during a migration
  • Creating repeatable QA evidence for a release

Tips for reliable output

  • Paste the complete source when grouping or document context matters.
  • Use absolute public URLs unless the field explicitly accepts a path.
  • Retest after redirects, route rules, or locale mappings change.
  • Keep a deliberately invalid sample for regression checks.
  • Confirm the deployed result with the relevant external platform.

Processing details

The XML parser finds loc elements by local name, trims their text, validates absolute HTTP(S) URLs, and applies the selected deduplication and sorting options. The parser runs entirely in the current browser tab and returns copy-ready text plus structured exports when useful.

Nested sitemap files are not fetched; paste each sitemap index target separately if you need their child URLs.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this tool without uploading data?

Yes. Processing happens in your browser, and the page makes no request with the supplied input.

What happens when the input is malformed?

The Sitemap URL Extractor stops, displays an actionable error, and does not produce a misleading successful result.

Does the result guarantee search engine behavior?

No. The result checks the supplied markup or rules; crawlers and social platforms may apply additional policies and cached data.

Can I download the result?

Yes. Use Download for the primary output, or the CSV and JSON buttons when structured exports are available.

How should I test the result before deployment?

Run a representative valid sample and a deliberately invalid case, then verify the deployed public URL with the relevant crawler or platform tool.

Checks and output

AreaBehavior
InputProcessed locally
ErrorsReported without silent correction
ExportCopy, download, and structured data when available

Web Meta & Server Files

Inspect crawler directives, sitemap files, canonical URLs, localized alternates, and social metadata.

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