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XML Sitemap

An XML sitemap is a machine-readable sitemap format used by search engines.

Last updated July 24, 2026

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Term
XML Sitemap
Plain-English definition
An XML sitemap is a machine-readable sitemap format used by search engines.
Technical definition
An XML sitemap is a machine-readable sitemap format used by search engines.
Commonly confused with
Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Related terms
Sitemap, SEO, Indexing

Definition

An XML sitemap is a machine-readable sitemap format used by search engines.

Why it matters

XML sitemaps help search engines discover and revisit glossary and knowledge-base pages.

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