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Robots.txt Generator

Create and optimize robots.txt files with visual rule builder and live preview. Includes presets for WordPress, Shopify, and more.

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# robots.txt # Generated with BeginThings Robots.txt Generator # https://beginthings.com # Default: Allow all crawlers User-agent: * Allow: /

Smart Presets

Load pre-configured rules for WordPress, Shopify, Blogger, and more. Save time with industry-standard configurations.

Live Preview

See your robots.txt file update in real-time as you add, edit, and delete rules. Syntax highlighting for clarity.

URL Testing

Test whether specific URLs will be allowed or blocked by your rules before deploying to production.

Best Practices

Follow SEO best practices with validation and recommendations. Control crawler access intelligently.

Frequently Asked Questions

A robots.txt file is a text file placed in the root directory of your website that tells search engine bots which pages they can or cannot crawl. It helps control how search engines index your site and can improve crawl efficiency.

Upload your robots.txt file to the root directory of your website. For example, if your domain is example.com, it should be accessible at example.com/robots.txt. Most hosting providers allow you to upload files via FTP or a file manager.

Yes, you can use robots.txt to block specific bots including Googlebot. However, keep in mind that blocking Google means your pages won't appear in Google Search results. Use this only if you specifically want to hide content from search engines.

Disallow tells search engines which paths they should NOT crawl. Allow explicitly permits crawling of paths (useful to override a broader disallow rule). For example, you might disallow /admin/* but allow /admin/public/.

Yes! The Crawl-Delay directive specifies the minimum delay (in seconds) between page requests. This helps prevent your server from being overloaded by bot traffic. Not all bots respect this directive, but major search engines do.
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About Robots.txt Generator

Create, validate, and optimize your robots.txt file with our powerful generator. Includes presets for WordPress, Shopify, and custom rules with live preview.

Why Use Our Robots.txt Generator?

Our Robots.txt Generator is completely free, works directly in your browser, and requires no sign-up or installation. Your data stays on your device for maximum privacy and security.

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Is this Robots.txt Generator really free?

Yes, this tool is completely free to use with no limitations. We believe in making professional tools accessible to everyone.

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No account or registration is required. Simply open the tool and start using it immediately.

Is my data safe?

Absolutely. All processing happens directly in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or access any of your data.

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