Robots.txt Generator

Build a robots.txt file by choosing which crawlers and paths to allow or disallow.

Total Rules Count1
Disallow Entries1
Allow Entries0
Crawl DelayNone
robots.txt
User-agent: *
Disallow:
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Get to know this tool

Robots.txt Generator creates a production-ready robots.txt file in your browser instantly with custom allow/disallow rules and optional sitemap reference.

What is a Robots.txt File and Why Do You Need It?

A Robots.txt file is a plain text file placed in the root directory of your website. It acts as a set of instructions for search engine crawler bots (such as Googlebot, Bingbot, and DuckDuckBot), directing them on which folders and pages they are permitted or prohibited from crawling. When a search engine indexes a website, it checks the robots.txt file before reading any other page. A well-designed robots.txt file is crucial for preserving your website's crawl budget, blocking non-public administration pages from appearing in Google searches, preventing server overload from excessive crawls, and optimizing overall search engine visibility.

Key Features

  • Intuitive Rule Creator (Allow / Disallow): Set clear crawling directions for all bots (*) or target specific user-agents (like Googlebot or Bingbot) individually.
  • Sitemap Integration: Seamlessly include your Sitemap: https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml address at the bottom of the file, helping search engines discover your pages faster.
  • Fast Templates: Quick-apply standard setups, such as blocking administrative directories, blocking search result pages, or blocking temporary storage folders.
  • Live Output Code Editor: Check the txt output update dynamically as you add or modify crawl directives. Download the finalized file as robots.txt instantly.
  • 100% Client-Side: The tool requires no backend database. Your domain structures and paths are processed purely in your browser window, keeping sensitive structures secure.

How to Use the Robots.txt Generator?

  1. Choose whether you want to allow all search engines to crawl your website, or block them by default.
  2. Enter your XML sitemap URL in the Sitemap field.
  3. Define the directories you want to hide from bots under the Disallow Paths list (e.g., /wp-admin/, /private/, /search/).
  4. Set any explicit path exceptions under the Allow Paths list.
  5. Review the resulting text output in the preview box.
  6. Click "Download" to save the file locally as robots.txt.
  7. Upload this file to your site's root directory so it resides at https://yourdomain.com/robots.txt.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Should I use robots.txt to hide private user data?

No. Anyone can view your robots.txt file by typing yourdomain.com/robots.txt in a browser. Listing private folders in robots.txt actually reveals their location to malicious actors. For secure directories, use server-side authentication or HTML meta noindex tags instead.

What is the difference between Robots.txt and Noindex?

Robots.txt tells search engines not to crawl a page, but Google might still index it if other websites link to it. The noindex meta tag tells Google not to show the page in search results under any circumstances.