# Free Sitemap Frequency Analyzer

> See how often changefreq and priority appear in your sitemap, spot overuse of “always”, and get tips that match how modern crawlers actually behave.

```yaml
url: "https://www.scrolllaunch.com/tools/sitemap-frequency-analyzer"
slug: sitemap-frequency-analyzer
category: onpage
keywords: "sitemap frequency analyzer, changefreq analyzer, sitemap priority, sitemap changefreq, free sitemap frequency tool"
```

## How to use

1. **Paste a sitemap or domain** - We parse url entries in the returned sample.
2. **Read distributions** - Check changefreq and priority buckets plus lastmod coverage.
3. **Adjust your generator** - Tone down always/1.0 defaults if they dominate the chart.

## changefreq and priority in 2026

Google has said it largely ignores changefreq and priority. Accurate lastmod and a clean URL set matter more.

If you still emit these fields for other bots or CMS requirements, avoid marking everything as always / 1.0.

Use this analyzer to confirm your generator is not spamming unrealistic values.

## What you get

- changefreq distribution
- priority distribution
- lastmod coverage
- Practical tips

## Related tools

- **[Sitemap Validator](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/tools/sitemap-validator)** - Validate XML sitemaps for fetch errors, soft limits, and bad loc/lastmod/changefreq/priority values.
- **[Sitemap Analytics](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/tools/sitemap-analytics)** - Analyse sitemap URL patterns - path depth, extensions, and top prefixes.
- **[XML Sitemap Generator](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/tools/sitemap-generator)** - Generate a urlset XML sitemap from a pasted URL list - optional changefreq, priority, and lastmod.
- **[Sitemap Finder & Checker](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/tools/sitemap-checker)** - Find and validate sitemaps on any website - robots.txt discovery, validity, and URL totals.

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