Paste your sitemap.xml URL into this sitemap crawler and IndexMyURL extracts every URL automatically — including nested sitemap index files — then creates crawl signals toward Google, Bing and Yandex for all of them. Your URLs also enter discovery paths toward ChatGPT, Copilot, Perplexity, Claude AI and Gemini. Credits back automatically if not indexed in 15 days.
1 click
To submit entire sitemap
10,000
URLs per campaign
Recursive
Nested sitemap support
15 days
Refund guarantee
A sitemap indexer is a tool that reads your sitemap.xml file, extracts every URL listed in it, and creates individual crawl signals toward search engines for each one — instead of just telling Google the sitemap exists and waiting for it to process the file on its own schedule.
Submitting a sitemap to Google Search Console is a passive signal. Google acknowledges the sitemap but crawls it at its own pace — which can take weeks for low-priority pages. A sitemap crawler like IndexMyURL is an active signal: it tells Google to visit every specific URL now, not eventually.
IndexMyURL handles all sitemap types — standard XML sitemap submission, sitemap index files, image sitemaps and news sitemaps — and fires crawl signals toward Google, Bing and Yandex simultaneously. See full pricing.
Sitemap types supported
Standard XML sitemap
Most commonsitemap.xml with a list of URLs. The most common format — paste the URL and IndexMyURL extracts everything.
Sitemap index file
NestedA sitemap that references multiple child sitemaps. IndexMyURL recursively fetches every child sitemap and extracts all URLs automatically.
Image sitemap
SupportedSitemaps containing image URLs. All image page URLs are extracted and submitted like any other URL.
News sitemap
SupportedGoogle News sitemaps with recent article URLs. Ideal for getting news content crawled fast after publication.
From sitemap URL to crawl signals in minutes. No manual work.
Enter your sitemap.xml URL in the campaign form. IndexMyURL fetches the file, parses every URL inside it, and handles nested sitemap index files recursively — all automatically.
Every URL extracted from your sitemap is checked for HTTP status before charging a credit. 404s, redirects, noindex pages and already-indexed URLs are skipped for free. You only pay for live, crawlable pages.
IndexMyURL creates crawl signals toward Google, Bing and Yandex for every valid URL — 14 rounds over 15 days. Your URLs also enter AI search discovery paths. Verified on days 8 and 15. Credits back automatically if not indexed.
Two very different things — only one creates individual crawl signals per URL.
| Feature | ❌ GSC sitemap submission | ✅ IndexMyURL sitemap indexer |
|---|---|---|
| Signal type | General crawl hint to Google | Individual crawl signal per URL |
| Speed | Google crawls on its own schedule | Typically hours to a few days |
| Nested sitemap support | Yes — but same slow crawl | Yes — recursive extraction + individual signals |
| Search engines | Google only | Google · Bing · Yandex simultaneously |
| AI search discovery | No path to ChatGPT or Claude AI | ChatGPT, Copilot, Perplexity, Claude AI, Gemini |
| Verification per URL | No | Automatic on days 8 and 15 |
| Pre-check validation | No — crawls everything including 404s | 404s, redirects, noindex skipped for free |
| Failed URL handling | No recourse | Credits back on day 15 automatically |
| Third-party domains | Must own or verify domain in GSC | Any public sitemap — no ownership needed |
Anyone who wants every page in their sitemap crawled fast — not eventually.
Everything included in all plans. No locked features.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sitemap import | Paste any sitemap.xml URL — IndexMyURL fetches and extracts all URLs automatically |
| Nested sitemap index support | Sitemap index files with multiple child sitemaps fully supported — recursive extraction |
| Sitemap types | Standard XML, sitemap index, image sitemaps and news sitemaps |
| Third-party sitemaps | Any publicly accessible sitemap URL — no domain ownership or GSC access required |
| Crawl signals | Google · Bing · Yandex — created simultaneously, 14 rounds over 15 days |
| AI search discovery | Via Bing: ChatGPT, Copilot, Perplexity. Via hub network: Brave Search → Claude AI. Via Google: Gemini. |
| Pre-check validation | 404s, 410s, redirects, noindex and already-indexed URLs skipped before charging any credit |
| Signal rounds | 1 credit per URL — 14 rounds of crawl signals over 15 days |
| Auto refund | Credits back automatically on day 15 if neither Google nor Bing indexed |
| Real-time dashboard | Live 🟢🟡🔴 status per URL — track every page from the sitemap individually |
| Full API access | REST API to automate sitemap submissions programmatically at scale |
Buy once, use across unlimited sitemap campaigns. Credits never expire.
More indexing capabilities from IndexMyURL.
Google indexing tool →
Create crawl signals toward Googlebot and get your backlinks indexed in Google.
Bulk URL indexer →
Submit up to 10,000 URLs at once via CSV, sitemap or RSS feed.
Instant indexing →
14 signal rounds starting day 1 for maximum crawl speed.
IndexNow tool →
Submit URLs to Bing and Yandex instantly via IndexNow protocol.
Crawl acceleration →
Speed up Googlebot visits with multi-channel crawl signals.
AI search visibility →
Appear in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude AI and Gemini from one campaign.
Common questions about submitting sitemaps with IndexMyURL.
How does IndexMyURL extract URLs from a sitemap?
You paste your sitemap.xml URL into the campaign form. IndexMyURL fetches the sitemap, parses every URL inside it, and adds them to the campaign automatically. Sitemap index files that reference multiple child sitemaps are fully supported — IndexMyURL recursively fetches and extracts all URLs from every child sitemap.
Does the sitemap indexer support nested sitemap index files?
Yes. IndexMyURL handles sitemap index files that reference multiple child sitemaps. It recursively fetches every child sitemap and extracts all URLs — so a single sitemap index URL covering 50 child sitemaps works in one campaign submission, subject to the 10,000 URL per campaign limit.
Does submitting my sitemap to IndexMyURL replace submitting it to Google Search Console?
No — they serve different purposes. Google Search Console sitemap submission tells Google the sitemap exists and uses it for general crawl guidance. IndexMyURL creates individual crawl signals for every URL in the sitemap toward Google, Bing and Yandex, which is faster and more targeted than waiting for Google to process the sitemap on its own schedule.
Can I use the sitemap indexer for a sitemap on someone else's domain?
Yes. IndexMyURL fetches and processes any publicly accessible sitemap URL. You do not need to own or have access to the domain. This makes it useful for submitting sitemaps of client sites, partner sites, or any site where you want to accelerate crawling.
What happens if some URLs in my sitemap return 404 or have a noindex tag?
IndexMyURL pre-checks every URL extracted from your sitemap before charging any credit. URLs returning 404, 301, or 302, and pages with a noindex tag, are skipped automatically. You only pay for URLs that are live, public and indexable.
How often can I resubmit my sitemap?
As often as you need. There is no cooldown or resubmission limit. You can create a new campaign from the same sitemap URL whenever you publish new content, after a site update, or on any schedule that suits your workflow. Credits are never charged for URLs that are already indexed.
Does sitemap indexing also cover AI search engines?
Yes. Every sitemap campaign creates crawl signals toward Google, Bing and Yandex simultaneously. Via Bing, your URLs become discoverable by ChatGPT, Copilot and Perplexity. Via our discovery hub network, BraveBot finds your URLs and opens a path toward Claude AI. Via Google signals, Gemini can also discover them.
10 free credits. No credit card required. Credits back automatically if Google or Bing doesn't index in 15 days.
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