A sitemap is a file on a WordPress website that provides information about pages, posts, videos, and files and their relationship.
The latest WordPress version generates a sitemap for your site automatically.
If you use an SEO plugin, the plugin disables the WordPress sitemap and creates a new one for your website.
All sitemaps automatically update every time you edit your site. Both Google and Bing offer free tools for you to submit your sitemap.
In my article, I show you how to find a WordPress sitemap.
My guide shows you how to find the default WordPress sitemap and sitemaps by SEO plugins.
Let’s get started.
How To Find The Default WordPress Sitemap
The latest WordPress update automatically generates a sitemap for your website.
Step One – Go To Your Website’s Homepage
Step Two – At The End Of Your Homepage URL, Type /wp-sitemap.xml
Step Three – Hit Enter To Find Your WordPress Sitemap
I recommend submitting your sitemap to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools.
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How To Find The Yoast SEO Plugin WordPress Sitemap
Step One – Select General From The Yoast SEO Plugin Menu
Hover your mouse over Yoast SEO on your WordPress admin menu and select General.
Step Two – Select The Features Tab
On the features list, the sitemap is halfway down.
Step Three – Click On The Question Mark Icon. Then, Select The See The XML Sitemap Link To View Your Sitemap.
Your WordPress sitemap opens in a new browser tab.
I recommend submitting your sitemap to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools.
You can also view your Yoast sitemap by typing ‘/sitemap_index.xml’ after your homepage URL.
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How To Find The Rank Math Plugin WordPress Sitemap
Step One – Hover Your Mouse Over Rank Math On Your WordPress Admin Menu, Then Select Sitemap Settings
Step Two – Click On The Your Sitemap Index Can Be Found Here: Link
Your sitemap opens in a new browser tab.
You can also type ‘/sitemap_index.xml’ after your homepage URL.
I recommend submitting your sitemap to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools.
How To Find The All In One SEO Plugin Sitemap
Step One – Hover Your Mouse Over All In One SEO In Your WordPress Menu, Then Select Sitemaps
Step Two – Click On The Open Sitemap Link.
Your sitemap opens in a new browser tab.
You can also view your All in One SEO sitemap by typing ‘/sitemap.xml’ after your homepage URL.
I recommend submitting your sitemap to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools.
Conclusion
Sitemaps are essential for your WordPress blog.
Sitemaps help search engines index your content. Once indexed, your blog posts can start showing on search result pages.
Google and Bing scan for new and updated websites. Submit your sitemap to Google and Bing to get indexed faster.
Does Google display the correct information for your website? If not, visit my Change A WordPress Website Title In Google Search article to learn the solution.
Are you new to WordPress? Visit my How To Edit A WordPress Website article to learn how to use WordPress.
I hope you found my article informative. If you have any questions, please leave them below.
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