Robots.txt Generator

Generate a robots.txt file to control search engine crawling behavior. Specify user agents, allowed/disallowed paths, sitemaps, and crawl delays. Perfect for web developers and SEO professionals.

Enter Robots.txt Details

User-agent (e.g., *, Googlebot)

Crawl-delay (seconds, optional)

Disallow Paths (one per line, e.g., /private/)

Allow Paths (one per line, optional)

Sitemap URL (optional)

Generated Robots.txt

Enter robots.txt details to generate the file

Robots.txt Generator Tips

General Usage Tips

• Use '*' for all bots or specify bots like Googlebot

• Disallow sensitive or private paths

• Allow specific paths to override disallow rules

• Include a sitemap to help crawlers find content

Practical Applications

• SEO: Control which pages search engines index

• Web Development: Protect sensitive directories

• Site Performance: Use crawl-delay to reduce server load

• Security: Prevent crawlers from accessing private areas

Best Practices

• Test robots.txt with tools like Google Search Console

• Use valid URLs for sitemap entries

• Avoid blocking critical resources like CSS or JS

• Keep robots.txt simple and specific