Why Drupal XML Sitemaps Are Maddening (And Where to Actually Find All Your Links)

If you've pulled a Drupal XML sitemap expecting a complete URL inventory and found the numbers don't add up — you're not misconfiguring anything. You're running into a structural limitation that affects virtually every Drupal site in production. This post breaks down the specific reasons URLs go missing, why a 12-month Google Analytics export is the most reliable foundation for a real URL inventory, and how to combine GA, Search Console, and a fresh crawl to build the complete picture your sitemap was never going to give you.