Build a clean, valid robots.txt file in seconds. Set your user-agent, choose what to allow or block, add your sitemap, then copy or download. Everything runs in your browser, and nothing is stored on a server.
Why your robots.txt file matters for SEO
A well-structured robots.txt file tells search engines such as Googlebot and Bingbot which parts of your site to crawl and which to skip. Used well, it focuses crawl budget on the pages that matter, keeps private or duplicate areas out of search results, and helps protect sensitive paths. For a deeper walkthrough, read our guide on WordPress Robots.txt for Improved SEO and UX.
What this robots.txt generator controls
- User-agent: target every crawler with
*, or a specific bot like Googlebot. - Allow and Disallow paths: decide exactly which directories and pages search engines may or may not crawl.
- Sitemap: point crawlers straight to your XML sitemap for faster, more complete indexing.
Robots.txt tips by site type
- eCommerce stores: keep checkout and customer-account pages out of search results to protect privacy and avoid duplicate content.
- Blogs: block tag and archive pages that often create thin, redundant content, so search engines focus on your posts.
- Corporate sites: keep internal documents and login pages unindexed, exposing only public-facing content.