Robots txt Generator
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is robots.txt?
Robots.txt is a file in your website root that tells search engine crawlers which pages or sections they can and can't access. It controls how bots index your site and manage crawl budget.
What should I block with robots.txt?
Block admin pages, private content, duplicate pages (print versions), search result pages, and resource-heavy pages that waste crawl budget. However, robots.txt doesn't prevent determined access - it's a request, not security.
Should I block CSS and JavaScript files?
No! Google needs to see CSS/JS to properly render and understand your pages. Blocking these resources can hurt SEO. Only block actual content pages you don't want indexed.
How do I allow specific bots while blocking others?
Use User-agent directives: 'User-agent: Googlebot' allows specific rules for Google, 'User-agent: *' applies to all others. Each bot can have different Allow/Disallow rules.
Where should I reference my sitemap?
Add 'Sitemap: https://yoursite.com/sitemap.xml' to robots.txt. This tells all crawlers where to find your complete sitemap, helping them discover all pages efficiently.
Is my data safe and secure?
Yes, absolutely! This tool runs entirely in your browser. All data processing happens locally on your device - nothing is uploaded to our servers. Your files and data never leave your computer, ensuring complete privacy and security.