Robots.txt Generator

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Use this robots.txt generator to make a clean, correct robots.txt file for any site. It works great for WordPress robots.txt and Shopify robots.txt. Toggle safe rules (like block search pages) and add your sitemap.xml, then copy or download. No signup. This lives in your SEO tools hub to keep things simple.

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Robots.txt Generator (Free)

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Generate a clean robots.txt for WordPress or any site. Pick a preset, tweak rules, then copy or download the file.

Tip: Rank Math uses /sitemap_index.xml
/wp‑admin/ (allow ajax)
Block search pages (/?s= and /search/)
Block query URLs (/*?*)
Block cart/checkout (e‑commerce)
(your robots.txt will appear here)
How to use
  1. Enter your sitemap URL and choose a preset (WordPress by default).
  2. Toggle any rules and add extra paths if needed.
  3. Click Generate, then Copy or Download.
  4. WordPress: paste into Rank Math → General Settings → Edit robots.txt. Or upload robots.txt to your site root via File Manager.

What is robots.txt?

A robots.txt file is a plain-text set of instructions placed at https://yourdomain.com/robots.txt. It tells search engine crawlers (Googlebot, Bingbot, etc.) which parts of your site they should or shouldn’t crawl and where to find your sitemap.xml. It doesn’t delete pages from Google; it simply guides crawling.

Why use a robots.txt file?

  • Reduce crawl waste: stop bots from spending time on thin/utility URLs (e.g., /search/, /cart/) so they focus on valuable pages.
  • Protect server resources: lower unnecessary bot hits on admin and filter pages.
  • Faster discovery: list your sitemap so crawlers find new/updated content quickly.
  • Works everywhere: WordPress, Shopify, Blogger, and custom stacks.

How does robots.txt help SEO?

Robots.txt supports SEO by improving crawl efficiency and keeping indexable URLs clean. Cleaner crawling usually means fresher, more complete indexing of important pages. Remember: Disallow ≠ deindex — use noindex (meta tag or x-robots-tag header) to remove pages from search.

How to use this Robots.txt Generator (step-by-step)

  1. Enter your Sitemap URL (e.g., https://camsroy.com/sitemap_index.xml).
  2. Choose a preset (WordPress by default).
  3. Toggle rules: keep /wp-admin/ blocked but admin-ajax.php allowed; block search pages (/?s= and /search/) if you use WordPress search.
  4. Click Generate robots.txt, then Copy or Download.
  5. Add to your site:
    • WordPress (Rank Math): Rank Math → General Settings → Edit robots.txt → paste → Save.
    • Any site: upload robots.txt to your domain root.
  6. Verify at https://yourdomain.com/robots.txt and test a few URLs in Search Console → URL Inspection.

Safe default template (WordPress)

User-agent: *
Disallow: /wp-admin/
Allow: /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php
Disallow: /?s=
Disallow: /search/
Sitemap: https://yourdomain.com/sitemap_index.xml

Tip: don’t block /wp-content/ (CSS/JS) or /*?* unless you’re sure—it can hide necessary assets or paginated pages.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Using Disallow to “remove” pages (it won’t). Use noindex or Search Console removals.
  • Blocking CSS/JS needed for rendering (hurts Core Web Vitals and evaluation).
  • Missing the sitemap line.
  • Accidentally leaving Disallow: / (blocks the whole site).
  • Over-blocking parameters (/*?*) on e-commerce or filters without testing.
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FAQs

1) Is robots.txt mandatory?
No. It’s optional but recommended to guide crawlers and reduce crawl waste.

2) Does Disallow remove a page from Google?
No. Disallow stops crawling, not indexing. Use noindex or the Search Console removal tool to deindex URLs.

3) Where should I put robots.txt in WordPress?
Use your SEO plugin’s editor (e.g., Rank Math → Edit robots.txt) or upload robots.txt to the domain root.

4) Should I block /wp-content/ or /wp-includes/?
No. Blocking CSS/JS can hurt rendering and rankings. Keep assets crawlable.

5) Can I block internal search pages?
Yes. For WordPress it’s common to block /?s= and /search/ to avoid thin pages.

6) What about crawl-delay?
Most modern search engines ignore it. Leave it blank unless a specific bot misbehaves.

7) How do I stop PDFs from appearing in search?
Use an x-robots-tag header (server config), e.g., noindex, nofollow for file types you want hidden.

8) My site has faceted filters with many parameters — should I Disallow /??
Only if you’re certain it won’t hide useful pages. Prefer selective rules and test with URL Inspection.

9) How do I test if a URL is blocked?
Use Search Console URL Inspection or the Robots Tester to check Allowed/Disallowed for a specific user-agent.

10) Can I block feeds or search result pages?
Yes. Many sites keep feeds/search unindexed or disallowed. For WordPress, blocking /?s= and /search/ is common; feeds are optional.