Screaming Frog SEO Spider — FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about Screaming Frog SEO Spider.

Is Screaming Frog SEO Spider free?

Yes. The free version crawls up to 500 URLs with no sign-up required. A paid licence (£199/year) removes the URL limit and unlocks advanced features.

What is the latest version of Screaming Frog SEO Spider?

The latest version is 23.3, released in late 2025.

Does Screaming Frog work on Windows 11?

Yes, Screaming Frog SEO Spider fully supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit).

Does Screaming Frog work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)?

Yes. There is a native Apple Silicon (aarch64) build for M1, M2 and M3 Macs, as well as an Intel (x86_64) build.

How many URLs can I crawl for free?

The free version allows crawling up to 500 URLs. With a paid licence (£199/year) there is no URL limit.

How do I install Screaming Frog on Windows?

Download the .exe installer from our download page, run it and follow the setup wizard. Java is bundled — no separate Java installation is needed.

What does the paid licence include?

The paid licence removes the 500 URL crawl limit and adds: Google Analytics integration, Google Search Console integration, PageSpeed Insights, JavaScript rendering, custom extraction, scheduled crawls and more.

How much does a Screaming Frog licence cost?

A single user licence costs £199 per year (approximately $279 USD or €245 EUR). Purchase is available at screamingfrog.co.uk/buy/.

Can I use one licence on multiple computers?

Each licence is for a single user. One user can install it on multiple devices, but it cannot be shared between different people.

Does Screaming Frog crawl JavaScript websites?

Yes. The paid version includes JavaScript rendering powered by Chromium, allowing you to crawl JavaScript-heavy websites and single page applications.

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