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The sitemap indexer that submits every URL in one click

Stop submitting URLs one by one. Paste your sitemap.xml URL into IndexMyURL and the sitemap indexer extracts every URL automatically — including nested sitemap index files — then notifies Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo and Yandex to crawl all of them. Auto refund if Google or Bing does not index in 15 days.

Paste sitemap URL — done Nested sitemaps supported Auto refund if not visited

1 click

To submit entire sitemap

10,000

URLs per campaign

Recursive

Nested sitemap support

15 days

Refund guarantee

What is a sitemap indexer?

A sitemap indexer is a tool that reads your sitemap.xml file, extracts every URL listed in it, and sends individual crawl signals to 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 indexer is an active signal: it tells Google to visit every specific URL now, not eventually.

IndexMyURL is the sitemap indexer that handles all sitemap types — standard XML sitemaps, sitemap index files, image sitemaps and news sitemaps — and fires crawl signals to all 5 major search engines simultaneously. See backlink indexer pricing.

Sitemap types supported

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Standard XML sitemap

Most common

sitemap.xml with a list of URLs. The most common format — paste the URL and IndexMyURL extracts everything.

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Sitemap index file

Nested

A sitemap that references multiple child sitemaps. IndexMyURL recursively fetches every child sitemap and extracts all URLs automatically.

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Image sitemap

Supported

Sitemaps containing image URLs. All image page URLs are extracted and submitted like any other URL.

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News sitemap

Supported

Google News sitemaps with recent article URLs. Ideal for getting news content crawled fast after publication.

How the sitemap indexer works — three steps

From sitemap URL to crawl signals in minutes. No manual work.

01

Paste your sitemap URL

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.

02

Pre-check and validate

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.

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Signals sent to all 5 engines

IndexMyURL notifies Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo and Yandex for every valid URL. 14 rounds of signals over 15 days. Verified on days 8 and 15. Credits refunded automatically if Google or Bing does not index in 15 days.

❌ Submitting sitemap to Google Search Console

GSC acknowledges the sitemap but crawls on its own schedule
Low-priority URLs can wait weeks or months before Googlebot visits
No individual signal per URL — just a general crawl hint
No verification that Googlebot visited each specific page
Only Google — Bing and Yandex not covered
No refund if pages are not crawled

✅ IndexMyURL sitemap indexer

Individual crawl signal sent for every URL in the sitemap
Googlebot typically visits within hours to a few days
Direct notification per URL — not a general hint
Automatic verification on days 8 and 15 per URL
Google + Bing + Yahoo + DuckDuckGo + Yandex covered
Credits refunded automatically if Google or Bing does not index

Sitemap indexer vs Google Search Console sitemap submission

Two very different things — only one sends individual crawl signals per URL.

Feature❌ GSC sitemap submission✅ IndexMyURL sitemap indexer
Signal typeGeneral crawl hint to GoogleIndividual signal per URL
SpeedGoogle crawls on its own scheduleTypically hours to a few days
Nested sitemap supportYes — but same slow crawlYes — recursive extraction + individual signals
Search enginesGoogle onlyGoogle, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, Yandex
Verification per URLNoAutomatic on days 8 and 15
Pre-check validationNo — crawls everything including 404s404s, redirects, noindex skipped for free
Failed URL handlingNo recourseAuto refund on day 15
Third-party domainsMust own or verify domain in GSCAny public sitemap — no ownership needed

Who needs a sitemap indexer

Anyone who wants every page in their sitemap crawled fast — not eventually.

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SEOs

New site launch — submit entire sitemap on day one
After a migration — re-signal all new URLs immediately
Content-heavy sites where new pages are added daily
Checking which sitemap URLs are already indexed for free
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Agencies

Onboarding new clients — index full site sitemap on day one
Post-redesign deployments where all URLs need re-signalling
Monthly sitemap sweeps to catch any new pages added
Client sitemaps submitted without needing GSC access
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Developers

Post-deploy hooks that submit updated sitemap automatically
Connect sitemap URL via API — no manual steps after setup
Re-index full site after major content or URL structure changes
Programmatic sitemap submission at scale via REST API

IndexMyURL sitemap indexer — full feature list

Everything included in all plans. No locked features.

FeatureDetail
Sitemap importPaste any sitemap.xml URL — IndexMyURL fetches and extracts all URLs automatically
Nested sitemap index supportSitemap index files with multiple child sitemaps fully supported — recursive extraction
Sitemap typesStandard XML, sitemap index, image sitemaps and news sitemaps
Third-party sitemapsAny publicly accessible sitemap URL — no domain ownership or GSC access required
5 search enginesGoogle · Bing · Yahoo · DuckDuckGo · Yandex notified for every URL
Pre-check validation404s, redirects, noindex and already-indexed URLs skipped before charging any credit
Signal rounds1 credit/URL — 14 rounds of signals over 15 days
AI search discoveryIndexNow to Bing — reaching ChatGPT, Copilot and Perplexity in real time
Auto refundCredits returned automatically on day 15 if Google or Bing did not index
Real-time dashboardLive 🟢🟡🔴 status per URL — track every page from the sitemap individually

Sitemap indexer pricing — pay per URL, no subscription

Buy once, use across unlimited sitemap campaigns. Credits never expire. See backlink indexer pricing.

Starter

$15

Base750 cr
+ Bonus+50 cr
Total800 cr

$0.019/URL

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⭐ Most popular

Growth

$39

Base1,950 cr
+ Bonus+550 cr
Total2,500 cr

$0.016/URL

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Pro

$99

Base4,950 cr
+ Bonus+1,250 cr
Total6,200 cr

$0.016/URL

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Agency

$249

Base12,450 cr
+ Bonus+2,550 cr
Total15,000 cr

$0.017/URL

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Sitemap indexer FAQ

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 sends individual crawl signals for every URL in the sitemap directly to Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo and Yandex, which is faster and more targeted.

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. Credits for those URLs are returned. 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.

Submit your entire sitemap in one click

10 free credits. No credit card required. Auto refund if Google or Bing does not index in 15 days.

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