Quick Reference
Element Code: XM-011
Issue: Sitemap file exceeds 10MB uncompressed size limit
Impact: May not be fully processed by search engines
Fix: Split into multiple smaller sitemaps with sitemap index
Detection: File size check, Screaming Frog
What Is This Issue?
XML sitemaps have a 10MB uncompressed limit. Larger files may not be processed completely by search engines.
Why This Matters for Your Website
Oversized sitemaps may be truncated or rejected. URLs beyond the limit will not be discovered via sitemap.
How to Fix This Issue
- Split sitemap: Create multiple files
- Use sitemap index: List all sitemaps in index file
- Organize logically: By content type or date
Tools for Detection
- File manager: Check file sizes
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Your sitemap is over 10MB, which exceeds the limit. Split it into multiple smaller sitemaps using a sitemap index file.
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