Find XML Nesting Depth

Find how many levels deep your XML goes. Get max depth, deepest path, average depth and a per-element depth breakdown.

Input

Live

List every element with its depth

Show depth histogram

Output

About Find XML Nesting Depth

Find XML Nesting Depth analyzes the structure of any XML document and reports the maximum nesting depth, the deepest element path, the average depth, and a breakdown of elements by depth level.

Features

Maximum and average nesting depth

Deepest element path highlighted

Per-depth element counts

Elements grouped by depth level

Downloadable report

How to Use

Paste an XML document.

The depth report updates live.

Copy or download it.

Examples

The sample catalog has a max depth of 3 (catalog > product > name).

Benefits

Validate recursion limits before parsing

Optimize deeply nested structures

Document schemas accurately

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my XML sent to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your data is never uploaded, stored or logged.

Can I download the result?

Yes — use the Download button below the output area, or Print / Save PDF for a printable copy.

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