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Quick Templates

Rules

No disallow rules

No allow rules

Additional Settings

Optional: Time to wait between requests (not supported by all bots)

Generated robots.txt

💡 Tip: Upload this file to the root directory of your website as robots.txt

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About Robots.txt Generator

The robots.txt file is a simple text file that tells search engine crawlers which pages or sections of your website they can or cannot access. It's an essential part of SEO and website management, helping you control how search engines index your content.

Features

  • Multiple Rules: Create rules for different user agents
  • Quick Templates: 5 pre-configured templates for common scenarios
  • Common Bots: Pre-populated list of major search engine bots
  • Allow/Disallow: Control which paths are accessible
  • Sitemap Integration: Add sitemap URL for better indexing
  • Crawl Delay: Set delay between crawler requests
  • Live Preview: See generated file in real-time
  • Download: Save as robots.txt file
  • 100% Client-Side: No server uploads, all local

How to Use

  1. Choose a template or start from scratch
  2. Select user-agent (bot) for each rule
  3. Add disallow paths to block crawlers
  4. Add allow paths to explicitly permit access
  5. Add your sitemap URL
  6. Optionally set crawl delay
  7. Download the generated robots.txt file
  8. Upload to your website's root directory

Understanding Robots.txt Syntax

User-agent:

Specifies which crawler the rule applies to. Use * for all crawlers.

User-agent: Googlebot

Disallow:

Tells crawlers not to access specific paths.

Disallow: /admin/

Allow:

Explicitly permits access to paths (overrides Disallow).

Allow: /public/

Sitemap:

Points to your XML sitemap for better indexing.

Sitemap: https://example.com/sitemap.xml

Common Use Cases

  • Block Admin Areas: Prevent crawling of /admin/, /wp-admin/
  • Protect User Data: Block /account/, /checkout/, /cart/
  • Prevent Duplicate Content: Block search results, filters
  • Block Bad Bots: Stop aggressive scrapers and spam bots
  • Development Sites: Block all crawlers on staging sites
  • Optimize Crawl Budget: Guide bots to important pages

Important Notes

  • Robots.txt is a suggestion, not a security measure
  • Bad actors may ignore robots.txt directives
  • File must be named exactly "robots.txt" (lowercase)
  • Must be placed in the root directory of your website
  • One robots.txt file per domain/subdomain
  • Changes may take time to be recognized by crawlers
  • Use noindex meta tags for stronger blocking

Testing Your Robots.txt

After uploading your robots.txt file, test it using:

  • Google Search Console: robots.txt Tester tool
  • Direct Access: Visit yoursite.com/robots.txt
  • Online Validators: Various robots.txt testing tools

SEO Best Practices

  • Always include your sitemap URL
  • Don't block CSS and JavaScript files (Google needs them)
  • Use specific paths rather than blocking entire sections
  • Regularly review and update your robots.txt
  • Monitor crawl errors in Search Console
  • Don't use robots.txt to hide sensitive data
  • Test before deploying to production

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Blocking important pages accidentally
  • Using robots.txt for security (use proper authentication)
  • Forgetting to add sitemap
  • Blocking CSS/JS files needed for rendering
  • Using wrong file name or location
  • Not testing after changes