Sitemaps
A sitemap is a file that lists all the important URLs on your website that should be indexed by search engines like Google. On WordPress.com, an XML sitemap is automatically created for your site—no need for third-party plugins.
This built-in sitemap helps improve SEO and makes it easier for search engines to navigate your content. Use the guides below to learn how to access your sitemap and understand how what actions you can take to help search engines better index your site.
Find your sitemap
Learn how to locate your site’s sitemap and make sure it’s visible to search engines. This guide also explains how WordPress.com automatically updates your sitemap whenever you add, update, or delete content.
Verify your site with Google Search Console
Learn how to verify your website with Google to track search traffic, monitor performance, fix issues, and improve how your site appears in Google search results.
Verify your site with Bing
Learn how to verify your site with Bing to access its SEO tools and gain insights that can help improve your rankings in Bing search results.
Last updated: June 11, 2025