Robots.txt Generator

Create a robots.txt file for your website in seconds.

Free Robots.txt Generator — Create a Valid robots.txt Instantly

A properly configured robots.txt file is a foundational piece of technical SEO, telling search engine crawlers exactly which parts of your site they should and shouldn't access. Our free Robots.txt Generator lets you create a valid, ready-to-upload file in seconds — with presets for common site types.

Why Use This Tool

  • Quick presets: Blog, e-commerce, and portfolio templates fill in common rules automatically.
  • Custom disallow rules: Block specific folders like /admin/ or /private/.
  • Sitemap integration: Add your sitemap URL directly into the file.
  • No coding required: Generate valid syntax without memorizing robots.txt rules.

Key Features

Site-Type Presets

Blog, e-commerce, portfolio templates.

Sitemap Field

Include your sitemap.xml URL automatically.

Step-by-Step: How to Use

Step 1: Choose a preset matching your site type, or select Custom.

Step 2: Decide whether to allow all crawlers or block specific paths.

Step 3: Optionally add your sitemap URL.

Step 4: Click "Generate" and copy the result to a file named robots.txt.

Benefits

  • Prevents search engines from crawling and indexing sensitive or duplicate content.
  • Helps manage crawl budget on larger websites.
  • Reduces the risk of SEO mistakes from manually writing robots.txt syntax.

Common Use Cases

  • Setting up robots.txt for a newly launched website.
  • Blocking admin or checkout pages from being indexed.
  • Pointing search engines to your sitemap for faster discovery.
  • Auditing and regenerating an outdated robots.txt file.

Privacy & Security

Generates a valid robots.txt file that tells search engines which pages they can or cannot crawl on your website. Choose a preset for common site types or customize your own rules. All generation happens locally in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a robots.txt file used for? +
It tells search engine crawlers which parts of your site they can or cannot crawl.
To your site's root directory, accessible at yoursite.com/robots.txt.
Not entirely — use a noindex meta tag for stronger exclusion.
All crawlers can access every page — the recommended default for public sites.
Yes, use Disallow rules for specific paths like /admin/.
Yes, it helps search engines discover it alongside crawl rules.
The Blog preset blocks admin/draft areas while allowing published content.
Yes, completely free with no limits.
Yes, accidentally blocking your whole site prevents indexing entirely.
Most major engines do, though it relies on voluntary compliance.

Related Tools

Also try our XML Sitemap Generator and Meta Tags Generator.

Ready to generate your robots.txt? Choose a preset above — free and instant.

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