If you have recently moved from WordPress to Blogger, you might be searching for an "SEO plugin" to generate an XML sitemap. Here is the truth: Blogger doesn't have plugins, and it doesn't need them. Blogger automatically creates a sitemap for your blog in the background.
However, if you search your Blogger dashboard, you won't find a button to generate or view it. This confusion leads many bloggers to ask: "What is the default sitemap URL for Blogger?"
In this guide, I will give you the exact sitemap URLs, explain the 500-post limit, and show you how to submit them to Google Search Console for faster indexing.
What is the Default Sitemap URL for Blogger?
You don't need to generate anything. Your sitemap is already live. You just need to use the right URL. Replace yourblog.com with your actual domain:
- Main Posts Sitemap:
https://yourblog.com/sitemap.xml - Static Pages Sitemap:
https://yourblog.com/sitemap-pages.xml
The 500-Post Limit Rule (Important!)
Blogger's sitemap can only hold a maximum of 500 posts per file. If your blog has more than 500 posts, Blogger automatically splits the sitemap into multiple pages.
Google usually finds these pages on its own, but for faster indexing, you can manually submit them using this format:
- Page 1:
sitemap.xml?page=1 - Page 2:
sitemap.xml?page=2 - Page 3:
sitemap.xml?page=3(and so on...)
Sitemap Link Generator
Get all your exact Blogger sitemap URLs
How to Submit Blogger Sitemap to Google Search Console
Once you have generated the links using the tool above, follow these steps:
- Open Google Search Console and select your blog.
- On the left sidebar, click on Indexing > Sitemaps.
- In the "Add a new sitemap" box, paste your main sitemap URL:
sitemap.xml(You don't need to type the full domain here, just the part after the slash). - Click Submit.
- If you have more than 500 posts, you can also submit
sitemap.xml?page=1,sitemap.xml?page=2, etc. one by one. - Google will show a status of "Success" or "Pending" within 24-48 hours.
Why does Google Search Console say "Couldn't Fetch"?
This is the most common error bloggers face. If Google says it couldn't fetch your sitemap, here is how to fix it:
- Check the URL: Make sure you didn't leave any extra spaces at the beginning or end of the URL.
- Wait a few days: If your blog is new or you just changed your custom domain, Google takes time to recognize it. Keep trying after 24 hours.
- Check Robots.txt: Make sure your Blogger settings allow search engines. Go to Settings > Privacy and ensure "Visible to search engines" is turned on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Blogger automatically submit sitemaps?
Blogger does ping Google when you publish a new post, but it does not fully submit a sitemap to Search Console on your behalf. You must add it manually once.
Do I need to resubmit the sitemap when I write a new post?
No. The sitemap is dynamic. As soon as you publish a new post, it is automatically added to sitemap.xml. Google will find it on its next crawl.
Where is the Blogger sitemap setting?
There isn't one. Blogger generates it in the background. You don't need to configure anything.
Wrapping Up
Submitting your sitemap is a one-time setup that dramatically helps your blog get indexed faster. Use the generator above to get your exact links, and you are good to go.
Want to optimize your blog further? Check out our Speed & SEO Audit Tool or learn how to add Meta Tags to your Blogger theme.
Happy blogging!
