Crawlability

Sitemap Diff Tool

Compare old vs new sitemap URL lists and identify added, removed, and unchanged URL groups.

completed

Sitemap diff

0 added, 0 removed, 0 unchanged.

90score

Recommended next steps

  1. Submit newly added canonical URLs after readiness checks.
  2. Review removed high-value URLs before deployment.
Show technical details
{
  "title": "Sitemap diff",
  "summary": "0 added, 0 removed, 0 unchanged.",
  "score": 90,
  "status": "completed",
  "findings": [],
  "recommendations": [
    "Submit newly added canonical URLs after readiness checks.",
    "Review removed high-value URLs before deployment."
  ],
  "details": {
    "added": [],
    "removed": [],
    "unchangedCount": 0
  }
}
How it works

Using the Sitemap Diff Tool

  1. Paste your content, tags, or list into the box above.
  2. CrawlVitals analyzes it instantly using the same rules our full scanner runs.
  3. Copy the generated output, or the flagged issues, straight into your site or workflow.
Why it matters

Crawlability in plain English

Before anything can be indexed it has to be crawlable: reachable, allowed by robots rules, and pointing at the right canonical. Crawl problems quietly waste crawl budget and hide good pages.

The Sitemap Diff Tool focuses on one job. Compare old vs new sitemap URL lists and identify added, removed, and unchanged URL groups. That keeps the check fast and unambiguous, so you can fix the issue and move on instead of reading a generic SEO report.

The checks behind this tool follow published guidance from Google Search Central.

Free, no signup

Runs in your browser. Nothing to install and no account required to get a result.

Same engine as the app

Built on the same rules the full CrawlVitals scanner uses across crawl, indexability, GEO, and AI-readiness.

Built to act on

Every result points at the specific fix, so it becomes a change you can ship — not just a number.

FAQ

Common questions

Is the Sitemap Diff Tool really free?

Yes — it runs with no signup or payment. When you need scheduled scans, full-site coverage, and monitoring over time, the CrawlVitals app picks up where the free tools stop.

Is this a real check or a guess?

It's a real check. The Sitemap Diff Tool analyzes exactly what you paste and applies CrawlVitals' actual rules — not a canned template.

Will it guarantee indexing or rankings?

No tool can. The Sitemap Diff Tool helps you remove the technical reasons a page gets ignored; search engines and AI systems still decide what to index, rank, or cite.

What do I do with the result?

Apply the fix it points to, then re-check. For the full picture, run a complete site scan or explore the other free tools.