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Robots.txt Generator

Generate SEO-friendly robots.txt files to control search engine crawling and improve website indexing.

About Robots.txt Generator

Generate a valid robots.txt file with presets for WordPress, Shopify, and custom setups. Copy or download instantly.

A robots.txt file tells search engine crawlers which areas of a website they can or cannot access. It acts as a set of instructions for bots such as Googlebot, Bingbot, and other search engine crawlers. While robots.txt does not guarantee indexing behavior, it helps guide crawl activity and prevents unnecessary crawling of low-value pages.

How to use Robots.txt Generator

Select the directives you want to apply, such as allowing or disallowing specific folders, pages, or file types. The tool generates a valid robots.txt file that can be uploaded to your website's root directory.

Robots.txt Generator example

A website may want to prevent search engines from crawling internal admin pages. By adding a Disallow rule for the admin folder, crawlers will focus their resources on more valuable public content.

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Helpful questions

Does robots.txt prevent indexing?

Not always. Robots.txt controls crawling, but indexed URLs may still appear in search results if discovered elsewhere.

Where should robots.txt be placed?

The file should be uploaded to the root directory of your website.

Can I block all search engines?

Yes. A robots.txt file can instruct all crawlers not to access your website.

Should I include my sitemap in robots.txt?

Yes. Including the sitemap URL helps search engines discover important pages more efficiently.