Removing Sitemaps
- George Apostolov
Removing Sitemaps: step-by-step guide
Select your website from the drop-down menu
Choose "Sitemaps" from the sidebar
Under “Submitted sitemaps”, click on the sitemap you wish to remove (irrespective of the status)
Click on the 3 vertical dots
Click "Remove sitemap"
Quick answer: To remove sitemaps in Google, select your website from the drop-down menu and choose Sitemaps from the sidebar. Under Submitted sitemaps, click the sitemap you wish to remove, click the three vertical dots, and select Remove sitemap.
About this Google tutorial
Delete unwanted sitemaps in Google quickly. Select your site, choose Sitemaps, click the target sitemap, and select Remove sitemap. This guide covers removing Sitemaps in 5 steps, starting with "Select your website from the drop-down menu" and finishing with "Click ' Remove sitemap '". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Google interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does removing Sitemaps take?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Google data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Google. Related guides: Remove URL from Google Search Console, Google Analytics - Page views and Google - Set up a campaign in GA44. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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