Robots.txt Generator
Generate robots.txt files for your website
User-agent #1
Group allow and disallow paths for one crawler.
Continue with
Keep the workflow moving with a closely related next action.
Privacy & Trust
Disallow
Keep restricted directories and crawl-budget heavy paths visible in one editor.
Sitemap URL
Declare your sitemap location directly in robots.txt.
Crawl Delay
Set crawl delay only when you explicitly need it for a crawler.
robots.txt
Generate robots.txt files for your website
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How to Use
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Robots.txt: Directing Web Crawlers for Better SEO Control
Key Takeaways
- Robots.txt is a plain-text file at your site's root that tells web crawlers which pages to access or skip.
- It is advisory, not enforced — well-behaved crawlers (Googlebot) follow it, but malicious bots may ignore it.
- Blocking a page via robots.txt does not remove it from search results — use noindex meta tags for that.
The robots.txt file is a foundational part of web standards (Robots Exclusion Protocol) that lets website owners communicate with web crawlers about which parts of their site should or should not be accessed. Proper robots.txt configuration helps manage crawl budgets, protect private areas, and guide search engine indexing.
/robots.txt
Standard file location
Common Use Cases
Crawl Budget Management
Prevent search engines from wasting crawl resources on unimportant pages like admin panels.
Staging Environment Protection
Block crawlers from indexing development or staging sites that are publicly accessible.
Duplicate Content Prevention
Disallow crawling of URL patterns that generate duplicate content (filters, sort parameters).
Sitemap Declaration
Specify the location of your XML sitemap to help crawlers discover all important pages.
Practical Tips
Always include a Sitemap directive in robots.txt pointing to your XML sitemap.
Test your robots.txt using Google Search Console's robots.txt Tester before deploying.
Use specific user-agent rules for different crawlers rather than only wildcard (*) rules.
Remember: robots.txt blocks crawling, not indexing. Pages can still appear in search results via external links.
This tool is for informational and educational purposes. Verify results before using in critical applications.