Robots.txt Generator
FreeGenerate and validate robots.txt rules for search engine crawlers
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How it works
1
Configure
Select which user agents to target and define allow or disallow rules for your site paths.
2
Add
Include your sitemap URL and any crawl-delay directives for specific bots.
3
Download
Copy or download the generated robots.txt file and place it at the root of your website.
Frequently asked questions
Where should the robots.txt file be placed?+
It must be at the root of your domain, accessible at yourdomain.com/robots.txt. Search engine crawlers only check this exact location. Placing it in a subdirectory has no effect.
Does robots.txt block pages from appearing in search results?+
It prevents crawlers from accessing pages but does not remove them from search indexes. If a page is already indexed, use a noindex meta tag instead. Robots.txt controls crawling, not indexing.
Can I block specific bots like GPTBot or CCBot?+
Yes. You can add separate User-agent directives for any crawler by name. The generator supports custom user agents so you can target AI crawlers, image bots, or any other specific bot.
Is this tool processed locally?+
Yes. The robots.txt file is generated entirely in your browser. No data about your site structure or paths is sent to any server, keeping your site architecture private.
What happens if my robots.txt has syntax errors?+
Crawlers may ignore malformed rules or interpret them unpredictably. The generator produces valid syntax following the Robots Exclusion Protocol standard, so you avoid common formatting mistakes.