Google & Bing Sitemap Limits Explained
Sitemaps are critical for discovery, but search engines enforce strict limitations to manage bandwidth. According to sitemaps.org guidelines, a single sitemap file:
- Must not exceed **50,000 URLs**.
- Must not exceed **50MB** in uncompressed file size.
If your website exceeds these specifications, search engines will fail to parse the file or stop crawl midway. Using a **Sitemap Splitter** breaks down these files into smaller, indexable chunks.
How does the Merger Tool Work?
If you have several small sitemaps (e.g., custom blog lists, static pages, and landing pages generated by different plugins), submit them together to create a single master sitemap. If the combined URL count crosses 50,000, our engine will automatically generate the split files and output a master index.
