🤖 robots.txt generation

Easily generate robots.txt files to control search engine crawling.

Basic Preset

Presets for frameworks

User Agent Block

common setting

Generated robots.txt

Usage and Application Examples

  • Quickly create robots.txt when publishing a new site
  • Configure specific directories and files to be blocked from crawlers
  • Notify crawler by specifying sitemap URL
  • Set different rules for multiple User-Agents

What is robots.txt Generator?

This tool simplifies creation of robots.txt files—text files that instruct web crawlers which website areas to access and which to avoid. Rather than manually writing cryptic directives, the generator offers pre-configured templates for WordPress, Next.js, Laravel, and other popular frameworks. Proper robots.txt configuration improves SEO efficiency by directing search engine resources toward important content while protecting sensitive directories from indexing and reducing server load from unnecessary crawling.

How to Use

Begin by selecting your framework or CMS from the preset dropdown menu. The generator populates default rules tailored to that platform's typical structure—excluding admin panels, duplicate content, and temporary directories. Customize rules using the built-in editor: add or remove User-agent directives for specific crawlers, specify Disallow paths to block crawling, and set Crawl-delay to control crawler frequency. Preview the output before copying the complete robots.txt content, then upload it to your website's root directory (/robots.txt). Test implementation using Google Search Console's robots.txt tester.

Use Cases

WordPress administrators protect /wp-admin/ and /wp-includes/ directories from unnecessary crawling. E-commerce sites using Next.js block duplicate product pages and checkout paths. Laravel developers exclude routes used purely for internal API calls. Large sites manage crawler bandwidth by rate-limiting aggressive bots. News publishers prioritize fresh content by adjusting crawl budgets toward recent articles. Developers maintaining staging environments prevent search engines from indexing unfinished work. Companies protecting proprietary research or beta features can isolate specific directories without implementing login systems.

Tips & Insights

Remember that robots.txt suggests crawler behavior but doesn't enforce security—never rely on it to hide sensitive information. Combining robots.txt directives with authentication and meta tags (noindex) provides comprehensive protection. Common mistakes include: • Blocking CSS/JavaScript files, which prevents crawlers from understanding page content • Creating overly restrictive rules that reduce organic search visibility • Forgetting to include sitemap.xml location at the file's end • Not testing rules across different search engines, which interpret directives differently

Frequently Asked Questions

How to use robots.txt generation?

When you set up the crawler allow/deny rules in the GUI, the robots.txt text is automatically generated.

Can I also specify a sitemap URL?

Yes, you can include a Sitemap line and you can specify a sitemap URL to generate it.

What does it mean to block crawlers with robots.txt?

You can restrict crawling to pages you do not want to appear in search results, such as admin pages or duplicate content. However, noindex tags are more reliable for preventing indexing.

What happens if I make a mistake in setting up robots.txt?

If you set Disallow: /, the entire site will not be crawled and may disappear from search results. Be sure to check the content before setting.

What are presets for frameworks?

This function allows you to automatically input robots.txt settings commonly used in popular frameworks such as WordPress, Next.js, and Laravel with a single click. Recommended settings are provided according to the directory structure specific to each framework.

Can I customize the preset settings?

Yes, you can customize the preset. After applying the preset, you can freely customize it by adding or removing paths, changing User-Agent, etc. The presets are only set as default values, so you can adjust them to suit your site from there.

What's the difference between robots.txt and meta robots tags?

robots.txt is a file that controls crawler access at the server level (blocking entire directories or file types), while meta robots tags are HTML-level instructions that affect how individual pages are indexed. robots.txt is checked first by crawlers and applies to all types.

How can I test whether my robots.txt file is working correctly?

You can use Google Search Console's robots.txt tester to validate your file syntax and see if it correctly blocks the URLs you intended. Additionally, you can check your server logs to see which URLs crawlers are actually accessing.

Can I use wildcards like * and $ in robots.txt rules?

Yes, you can use * to match any sequence of characters within a path (e.g., /admin*), and $ to mark the end of a pattern. However, support for these wildcards varies among different search engine crawlers, so test thoroughly.

What should I do if I want to completely block all crawlers from my site?

Set "User-agent: *" and "Disallow: /" to block all crawlers, or use the "Block all crawlers" preset in the generator for simplicity. Keep in mind this will prevent your site from appearing in search results and requires careful consideration of your goals.

How often should I update my robots.txt file?

Update it whenever your site structure changes significantly (adding large private directories, moving pages, or adjusting crawl priorities). Most sites only need updates a few times per year, but monitor your Search Console to identify when changes are needed.

What are the most common mistakes people make when creating robots.txt?

Common errors include forgetting to include a Disallow value (which blocks nothing), using incorrect path syntax, and blocking important assets like CSS or JavaScript files. Many people also over-block content that should be publicly crawlable, limiting their SEO visibility.