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XML Assertion

Configure the JMeter XML Assertion assertions: properties, defaults, and practical usage notes for building reliable load tests.

Difficulty
intermediate
Guide type
reference
Estimated read time
1 min read
Last verified version
Verified JMeter 5.6

Part of the Assertions category. Also documented in context in the full Component Reference.

XML Assertion

The XML Assertion tests that the response data consists of a formally correct XML document. It does not validate the XML based on a DTD or schema or do any further validation.

NameRequiredDescription
NameNoDescriptive name for this element that is shown in the tree.
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