Robots.txt Validator
Validate and analyze your robots.txt file. Check rules, sitemaps, and common crawling issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a robots.txt file?▾
Robots.txt is a text file that tells search engine crawlers which pages they can or cannot access. It lives at the root of your domain (e.g., example.com/robots.txt).
Do I need a robots.txt file?▾
While not strictly required, having a robots.txt file is recommended. It helps search engines crawl your site more efficiently and can prevent indexing of private or duplicate content.
What does Disallow: / mean?▾
Disallow: / blocks all crawlers from accessing your entire site. This is useful during development but should be removed before launching. Be very careful with this directive.
Should I include a Sitemap directive?▾
Yes. Adding a Sitemap directive helps search engines discover and index all your important pages. Format: Sitemap: https://example.com/sitemap.xml