Free Robots.txt Generator
Configure crawler rules visually and download a properly formatted robots.txt file ready to upload to your site root.
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How to Use Robots.txt Generator
Start with a user-agent (e.g. '*' for all crawlers, or 'Googlebot' for Google only). You can add multiple user-agent blocks.
Specify which directories or pages each crawler can or cannot access. Common blocks include /admin/, /api/ and /private/.
Enter the full URL of your sitemap.xml file. This tells search engines where to find your complete page list.
Click download to save the robots.txt file, then upload it to the root of your domain (e.g. yoursite.com/robots.txt).
Why Use Robots.txt Generator
Use every feature without creating an account or handing over your email. No paywalls, ever.
Nothing is uploaded to a server. Your text stays on your device, keeping your data private.
Everything processes locally so results appear in real time with zero waiting.
No daily caps, word limits or feature gates. Use the tool as much as you need.
Add crawler rules through a simple interface instead of writing raw text syntax.
Direct search engines to your important pages and keep them away from admin or staging areas.
Automatically includes your sitemap URL so crawlers discover all your pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a robots.txt file?
A robots.txt file is a plain text file at the root of your website that tells search engine crawlers which pages or directories they are allowed to access. It follows the Robots Exclusion Protocol standard.
Does robots.txt block pages from appearing in Google?
Not exactly. Robots.txt prevents crawling but not indexing. If other pages link to a disallowed page, Google may still index its URL with a 'No information available' snippet. Use a noindex meta tag to fully remove pages from results.
Should I block /wp-admin/ in robots.txt?
Yes, for WordPress sites blocking /wp-admin/ is recommended since there is no SEO value in crawling admin pages. However, you should allow /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php because some themes and plugins use it for front-end functionality.
What happens if I do not have a robots.txt file?
Without a robots.txt file, search engines assume they can crawl everything on your site. This is fine for most small sites, but larger sites benefit from directing crawl budget to important pages.
Can I test my robots.txt file before uploading?
Yes. Google Search Console has a robots.txt tester that shows exactly which URLs are blocked or allowed by your rules. Test before uploading to avoid accidentally blocking important pages.
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