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robots.txt Generator

Build a valid robots.txt with allow/disallow rules and a sitemap line.

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  • ✓ Free
  • ✓ No sign-up
  • ✓ Private — runs in your browser
  • ✓ Any device
🤖 Block AI crawlers (adds a Disallow: / group per bot)
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Why you’ll love robots.txt Generator

Instant & freeNo signup, no paywall, no limits — robots.txt Generator works the moment the page loads.
Completely privateEverything runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is ever uploaded or stored on a server.
Works on any deviceFully responsive and touch-friendly — use it on your phone, tablet or desktop.
Endless variationsGenerate as many as you like, then copy or download in one click.

How to use it

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    Use it

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    Get your result

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About robots.txt Generator

A robots.txt generator helps you create crawl rules that control how search engines access your website. This free, browser-based tool builds valid robots.txt files with allow and disallow rules, plus a sitemap reference. No signup required—your rules stay on your device until you're ready to download and use them on your site.

Search engines use robots.txt to understand which pages you want crawled and indexed. By setting the right crawl rules, you protect private areas, avoid wasting crawl budget on duplicate content, and guide bots to your most important pages. This generator makes it simple to structure those rules correctly without manual syntax errors.

Whether you're optimizing SEO, protecting sensitive directories, or directing crawlers to your sitemap, this tool gives you a straightforward way to build robots.txt files that work. The generator validates your rules in real time, so you can download a file that's ready to use immediately.

Popular uses

  • ✦ Block search engines from crawling admin panels, login pages, and internal tools that aren't meant for indexing
  • ✦ Prevent duplicate content versions from wasting your site's crawl budget by disallowing staging or archive URLs
  • ✦ Direct search engine bots to your sitemap so they discover all your content faster and more reliably
  • ✦ Exclude large media directories or PDF folders that don't need to be indexed individually
  • ✦ Protect private user areas, checkout pages, or personalized content from being crawled and cached

Frequently asked questions

What is robots.txt and why do I need it?
Robots.txt is a text file you place in your site's root directory that tells search engine crawlers which pages they can and cannot access. It helps you protect private content, reduce unnecessary crawling of duplicate or low-value pages, and preserve your crawl budget for pages that matter.
How do I block search engines from crawling certain pages?
Use the Disallow rule in robots.txt to specify the paths you want to block. For example, 'Disallow: /admin/' blocks the admin folder, while 'Disallow: /private/' blocks that directory. The generator lets you add multiple rules for different user-agents and paths.
How do I add my sitemap to robots.txt?
Most generators, including this one, include a field to add your sitemap URL. A single line like 'Sitemap: https://yoursite.com/sitemap.xml' tells search engines where to find all your URLs. Adding your sitemap alongside crawl rules helps bots discover and index your content faster.
What's the difference between Allow and Disallow rules?
Disallow tells crawlers to skip a path or file type. Allow overrides a broader Disallow rule for specific exceptions. For example, if you disallow /temp/ but want to allow /temp/public/, you'd use both rules together. The generator handles this syntax so you don't have to.
Is robots.txt Generator free to use?
robots.txt Generator is 100% free — no signup, no watermarks and no usage limits. It’s one of 200+ free tools we build and give away.
Can I generate as many as I want?
Yes — there are no limits. Generate, regenerate and export as much as you like, completely free.

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