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Robots.txt Generator

Build a clean, SEO-friendly robots.txt file in seconds, right in your browser. Set your rules on the left, then copy the live, ready-to-use file on the right.

Working field

Set your crawler rules.

Default is '*' for all crawlers.

Paths to block (use '/' to block all).

Paths to allow explicitly.

Optional sitemap URL.

Tip: Place the final file at your site root, like https://yourdomain.com/robots.txt, and avoid blocking key pages or CSS and JavaScript files.

Result

Your robots.txt file appears here.

Live robots.txt output

User-agent: *
Disallow: /
This tool is best for guiding crawlers, protecting private paths, and saving crawl budget.

Free Online Robots.txt Generator

A robots.txt file tells search engine crawlers like Googlebot and Bingbot which pages or directories they can explore and which ones to skip. A well-set-up file keeps unwanted pages out of the index, points crawlers at your most important content, and helps you use your crawl budget wisely. This tool keeps the workflow simple: set your rules on the left, supporting content below, and the sidebar on the left for popular and related tools.

Automatic file creation

Build a complete, valid robots.txt file in just a few seconds.

Crawler control

Allow or block specific pages and directories for search engines.

Sitemap integration

Add your sitemap URL to help crawlers index your pages faster.

Beginner friendly

No coding skills needed to create a correct, standards-based file.

How it works

  1. Choose the user-agent for the bots you want to target.
  2. Add the paths you want to disallow or allow.
  3. Optionally paste your sitemap URL for faster indexing.
  4. Watch the robots.txt output update on the right in real time.
  5. Click Copy to Clipboard, then place the file at your site root.

Best practices

  • Put the robots.txt file in your website's root folder.
  • Avoid blocking key pages like the homepage or product pages.
  • Use Allow for pages you want indexed and Disallow for the rest.
  • Add your sitemap URL so search engines can find it easily.
  • Do not block CSS or JavaScript files needed to render your site.
  • Test the file in Google Search Console and update it after big changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is a file called robots.txt?

It is a text file in the root directory of your website that tells search engine crawlers which pages or directories to look at and which ones to skip.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes. You don't have to sign up to use the Robots.txt Generator.

Where do I put the robots.txt file that was made?

Place it in the root folder of your website, like https://www.yourdomain.com/robots.txt.

Is it possible to stop all search engines using robots.txt?

Yes, but this will keep your site from showing up in search results. Only use it if you really need to.

Is it okay to put my sitemap in robots.txt?

Yes. A sitemap URL makes it easier for search engines to index your site.

What does robots.txt do to help SEO?

It stops search engines from indexing pages that aren't useful or are duplicates, so they focus on your key content.

Is it possible to use this tool on WordPress sites?

Yes. It works with WordPress, Shopify, and custom HTML sites.

How do I check my robots.txt file?

Use Google Search Console to confirm your file is valid and that it blocks or allows URLs the way it should.

Do I need to change robots.txt often?

Yes. Update it whenever you make big changes to your site structure, add new pages, or change content.

What is the difference between Noindex and Disallow?

Disallow stops crawlers from reaching a page, while Noindex tells search engines not to show it in search results. You can use both if needed.

Need more SEO tools? Verify your file with the Robots Txt Tester tool, or build an optimized XML sitemap with the Sitemap Generator tool.