Sitemap frequency analyzer
Break down the changefreq values and lastmod ages in a sitemap, so you can spot stale or inconsistent hints.
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What does Sitemap frequency analyzer do?
See how changefreq values are spread across a sitemap and how old the lastmod dates are, including entries that claim daily updates but have not changed for a month or more.
How to use this tool
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Paste your sitemap XML or open an .xml file from your device.
- 02
Choose Analyse frequency. Everything runs in your browser.
- 03
Review the distribution and download the report.
Example inputs
Use this example as a starting point, then replace it with your own details.
- Sitemap XML
- <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9"> <url> <loc>https://www.example.com/</loc> <lastmod>2026-09-28</lastmod> <changefreq>weekly</changefreq> <priority>1.0</priority> </url> <url> <loc>https://www.example.com/pricing</loc> <lastmod>2026-09-15</lastmod> <changefreq>monthly</changefreq> <priority>0.8</priority> </url> <url> <loc>https://www.example.com/blog/</loc> <lastmod>2026-09-30</lastmod> <changefreq>daily</changefreq> <priority>0.7</priority> </url> <url> <loc>https://www.example.com/blog/opening-hours-update</loc> <lastmod>2026-04-02</lastmod> <changefreq>daily</changefreq> </url> <url> <loc>https://www.example.com/blog/how-to-book-online</loc> <lastmod>2025-11-20</lastmod> <changefreq>yearly</changefreq> </url> <url> <loc>https://www.example.com/contact</loc> <changefreq>yearly</changefreq> <priority>0.5</priority> </url> <url> <loc>https://www.example.com/search?q=shoes&page=2</loc> </url> </urlset>
Limits and what to check
It runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded. Each sitemap is limited to 2 MB and 50,000 entries, and larger input is refused rather than cut short. These are metadata hints written in the file, not observed crawl frequency. Google ignores changefreq and priority, so focus on accurate lastmod dates.
This tool runs in your browser and does not use an AI model.
Frequently asked questions
Using the tool
Q1Does this show how often Google crawls my site?
No. It reads the changefreq and lastmod values written in your sitemap. Those are hints you supply, not observed crawl activity. Use Google Search Console for crawl statistics.
Q2Do changefreq and priority matter?
They are optional hints. Google says it ignores both, so treat them as notes for your own team. An accurate lastmod, set to the date the content really changed, is more useful.
Q3Is my sitemap uploaded for frequency analysis?
No. The breakdown is calculated in your browser and nothing is sent to AI Smarty. Inputs are limited to 2 MB.
Q4What counts as a stale entry?
An entry that claims frequent updates, such as daily, but whose lastmod date is a month or more old. It suggests the hint is inaccurate.
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