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Extract and analyze URLs from XML sitemaps for competitive analysis, content audits, and technical SEO planning. Supports up to 50,000 URLs.
Features
- Parse XML sitemaps and sitemap indexes
- Extract up to 50,000 URLs
- Filter URLs by pattern or date
- Analyze sitemap metadata (lastmod, priority, changefreq)
- Export to CSV, JSON, or plain text
- Validate sitemap structure and format
How to Use
1
Enter sitemap URL — input the full URL to the XML sitemap.
2
Choose extraction options — select which metadata fields to include.
3
Apply filters — filter by date ranges or URL patterns if needed.
4
Extract and analyze — view results and export in your preferred format.
Common Use Cases
Competitive Analysis
- Discover competitor page structure
- Identify content gaps and opportunities
- Analyze update frequencies
- Compare sitemap sizes
Technical SEO
- Audit your own sitemaps
- Validate sitemap compliance
- Check for orphaned pages
- Monitor sitemap changes over time
Sitemap Types Supported
| Type | Description | Max URLs |
|---|---|---|
| Standard XML Sitemap | Basic URL list with metadata | 50,000 |
| Sitemap Index | Contains links to multiple sitemaps | 50,000 per sitemap |
| News Sitemap | Google News specific format | 1,000 |
| Image Sitemap | Contains image-specific metadata | 50,000 |
| Video Sitemap | Contains video-specific metadata | 50,000 |
Filtering Options
URL Patterns: Filter URLs containing specific paths, extensions, or patterns.
Date Ranges: Extract URLs modified within a specific date range.
Priority Levels: Filter by sitemap priority values (0.0 to 1.0).
Export Formats
- CSV — Excel compatible spreadsheet
- JSON — structured data for API integration
- Plain text — one URL per line