Robots.txt Generator

Generate a robots.txt file for your website.

A robots.txt generator creates a robots.txt file that tells search engine crawlers which parts of your site they may or may not crawl.

How to Use the Robots.txt Generator

  1. Enter your domain. Type your site URL.
  2. Add disallowed paths. List paths crawlers should not crawl.
  3. Download robots.txt. Copy or download the generated file.

This tool processes your input locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

What Is Robots.txt Gen?

The robots.txt file instructs search engine crawlers about which URLs they may crawl, helping you manage crawl budget and hide low-value pages.

What is robots.txt?

It is a text file at the root of your site with rules like "User-agent" and "Disallow" that control crawling. It is not a security mechanism — it only guides compliant crawlers.

What to disallow

Disallow private, duplicate or low-value paths such as admin areas, search result pages and staging content. Always keep sitemaps and important pages accessible.

Key Features

  • Allow/Disallow rules
  • Sitemap reference
  • Download output

Examples

  • Disallow /admin/ prevents crawlers from visiting that folder.

Common Use Cases

  • Crawl budget control
  • Hiding private pages
  • Site launches

Tips & Best Practices

  • Use noindex meta tags for blocking indexing, and robots.txt for blocking crawl.

Limitations

  • Robots.txt does not prevent indexing; use noindex for that.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is robots.txt?
A file that instructs crawlers which URLs they may crawl.
Does it block indexing?
No, it controls crawling; use noindex to prevent indexing.
Is it free?
Yes, and it generates locally.

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