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How to generate multiple sitemaps for the same wordpress website?

My website (WordPress) contains over 600,000 urls. I have tried different tools to generate a sitemap, they work great, but I just found out that the limit for Google regarding urls in a single sitemap is 50,000. When I upload the sitemap to Google – it includes only a part of urls.
How can I generate multiple sitemaps, to index all my pages on Google? Any tool suggestions?

Tried almost all wordpress sitemap generator plugins, including Yoast. Google still includes only a small part of the whole sitemap that contains over 600,000+ urls.

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    You appear to need a Sitemap Index

    The XML format of a sitemap index file is very similar to the XML format of a sitemap file, and it’s defined by the Sitemap Protocol. This means that all the sitemap requirements apply to sitemap index files also.
    The referenced sitemaps must be hosted on the same site as your sitemap index file. This requirement is waived if you set up cross-site submission.

    Sitemaps that are referenced in the sitemap index file must be in the same directory as the sitemap index file, or lower in the site hierarchy. For example, if the sitemap index file is at https://example.com/public/sitemap_index.xml, it can only contain sitemaps that are in the same or deeper directory, like https://example.com/public/shared/….

    You can submit up to 500 sitemap index files for each site in your Search Console account.

    The following example shows a sitemap index in XML format that lists two sitemaps:

    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<sitemapindex xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
  <sitemap>
    <loc>https://www.example.com/sitemap1.xml.gz</loc>
  </sitemap>
  <sitemap>
    <loc>https://www.example.com/sitemap2.xml.gz</loc>
  </sitemap>
</sitemapindex>

    If Yoast isn’t keeping your Sitemap Index below the size threshold, you may want to look into trying Rank Math or a different plugin for SEO (note: This recommendation is based solely on my experience and my own opinions on Yoast)

    Otherwise, you can you can find further information about this in a similar question using a custom Sitemap Provider to tailor your generated Sitemaps to your own criteria.

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    To generate multiple sitemaps for the same WordPress website, you can use a combination of plugins and tools. Here are the general steps you can follow:

    Install a SEO Plugin:
    Most SEO plugins for WordPress support sitemap generation. Popular choices include Yoast SEO and All in One SEO Pack. Install and activate one of these plugins.

    Configure the SEO Plugin:
    After installation, go to the plugin settings to configure it. Look for the XML Sitemaps section where you can customize the settings for your sitemap.

    Generate the Primary Sitemap:
    Create the primary sitemap using the settings provided by the SEO plugin. This will usually be a default sitemap that includes all your posts, pages, categories, and other standard content.

    Use Custom Taxonomies:
    If you want to generate additional sitemaps for specific sections of your site, consider using custom taxonomies. Some plugins allow you to include or exclude specific categories, tags, or custom taxonomies from the main sitemap.

    Create Custom Sitemaps:
    Depending on your needs, you may want to create custom sitemaps for different content types or sections of your site. This may involve creating additional sitemaps for custom post types, custom taxonomies, or other specific content.

    Modify Robots.txt:
    Update your robots.txt file to include references to the additional sitemaps you’ve created. This helps search engines discover and index the various sitemaps.

    Sitemap: https://www.yoursite.com/sitemap.xml
    Sitemap: https://www.yoursite.com/custom-sitemap1.xml
    Sitemap: https://www.yoursite.com/custom-sitemap2.xml
    Submit Sitemaps to Search Engines:
    After creating and configuring your sitemaps, submit them to search engines like Google and Bing through their respective webmaster tools. This helps search engines discover and index your content efficiently.

    Test Sitemaps:
    Use online tools or the search engine webmaster tools to test your sitemaps for errors. Fix any issues that may arise during testing.

    Update Sitemaps Automatically:
    Ensure that your sitemaps are automatically updated whenever you publish new content. Most SEO plugins handle this automatically, but it’s a good idea to double-check the settings.

    Monitor Performance:
    Regularly monitor the performance of your sitemaps and make adjustments as needed. Keep an eye on the search engine webmaster tools for any errors or issues related to your sitemaps.

    Remember that the specific steps and options may vary depending on the SEO plugin you choose. Always refer to the documentation of the plugin you’re using for detailed instructions tailored to its features

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