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title: My sitemap shows “0 URLs” – what’s wrong?
description: "**For regular sitemaps:** Your sitemap file exists but contains no URL entries. Regenerate your sitemap through your CMS or SEO plugin. **For sitemap indexes:** The tool counts actual URLs inside child sitemaps, not just the child sitemap count. If it…"
url: "https://ssh-assistant.com/docs/my-sitemap-shows-0-urls-whats-wrong/"
updated: "2025-12-10"
category: Site Load Tester / Sitemap Checker
---

# My sitemap shows “0 URLs” – what’s wrong?

**For regular sitemaps:** Your sitemap file exists but contains no URL entries. Regenerate your sitemap through your CMS or SEO plugin.

**For sitemap indexes:** The tool counts actual URLs inside child sitemaps, not just the child sitemap count. If it shows 0, either:

- Child sitemaps are empty
- Child sitemaps couldn't be fetched
- Check the "Child Sitemaps" table for specific issues