URL Changes
Every deployment changes your website in some way. New pages are added, existing pages are updated, and outdated content may be removed.
The URL Changes report helps you understand exactly what changed between deployments, making it easier to verify releases, review updates, and identify unexpected changes before they impact your visitors or search engine rankings.
Open Sites → Site Health → URLs & Changes to view the latest comparison.
Deployment Comparison
After every successful deployment, Static Studio compares the latest export with the previous version of your website.
The report groups changes into three categories:
- Added – New pages or assets that did not exist in the previous deployment.
- Changed – Existing URLs whose content has been updated.
- Removed – Pages or assets that are no longer part of your website.
This comparison gives you a clear overview of what changed without manually reviewing deployment logs or comparing export folders.
Filtering Changes
The URL Changes report includes several filters to help you quickly find the information you're looking for.
You can filter changes by:
- Change type
- URL
- Resource type
This makes it easy to review specific pages or verify that an expected change was included in your latest deployment.
Reviewing Deployments
The URL Changes report is especially useful after publishing new content or making larger website updates.
For example, you can quickly verify that:
- New blog posts were published successfully.
- Updated pages were included in the deployment.
- Old pages were removed as expected.
- No unexpected URLs changed.
Reviewing deployment changes before sharing your website helps ensure every release contains exactly what you intended.
Why URL Tracking Matters
Understanding what changed between deployments can help you:
- Verify website updates
- Catch accidental content changes
- Review large deployments more efficiently
- Confirm removed pages before search engines discover them
- Better understand how your website evolves over time
For agencies and teams, the report also provides a simple way to review deployments before handing them off to clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are URL changes detected?
Static Studio compares the latest deployment with the previously deployed version of your website and identifies added, changed, and removed URLs.
Does this compare my WordPress website?
No.
The comparison is performed between two static deployments, allowing you to review exactly what changed on your published website.
Can I see changes from older deployments?
The URL Changes report focuses on the comparison between the current deployment and the previous one, helping you quickly review your latest release.
Why are assets included in the report?
Changes are tracked for all deployed resources, not just pages.
This includes assets such as images, stylesheets and JavaScript files when they have been added, updated or removed.
Can URL Changes help with SEO?
Yes.
Reviewing removed and updated URLs can help you identify unexpected changes before search engines crawl your latest deployment, reducing the risk of broken links or missing content.