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Robots.txt Generator

Free online robots.txt generator with AI crawler blocking, WordPress presets, sitemap support, and live preview. Create SEO-optimized robots.txt files instantly.

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What is the Robots.txt Generator?

Generate a professional robots.txt file instantly with our free online Robots.txt Generator.

Designed for SEO professionals, developers, and site owners, this tool helps you control how search engines and AI crawlers access your website.

Create optimized rules for WordPress, e-commerce stores, blogs, or custom sites. Block AI training bots like GPTBot and Google-Extended while allowing Googlebot and other search engines. Includes live preview, validation, common path presets, and one-click copy/download.

How it works

Our Robots.txt Generator makes creating compliant and effective robots.txt files simple and error-free.

  1. Choose Site Type: Select from presets optimized for WordPress, e-commerce, blogs, portfolios, or general sites. This automatically loads recommended Disallow paths.

  2. Add Core Settings: Provide your XML sitemap URL and optional crawl delay.

  3. Control AI Crawlers: Toggle to block major AI training bots (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, etc.) while keeping search engine access intact.

  4. Customize Rules: Add or modify User-Agent groups with specific Allow/Disallow paths using our editor. Support for wildcards and multiple groups.

  5. Live Preview & Validation: See your robots.txt file update in real-time with syntax highlighting. Built-in validation catches common mistakes.

  6. Export: Copy to clipboard or download the file. Place it in your site's root directory.

The tool follows current 2026 best practices, including proper handling of AI crawlers and Google’s robots.txt interpretation guidelines.

Examples

WordPress Site

Generate a secure robots.txt for a standard WordPress blog blocking admin areas while allowing search engines.

Site Type: WordPress
Sitemap: https://example.com/sitemap.xml
Block AI Training: Yes
 
User-agent: *
Disallow: /wp-admin/
Disallow: /wp-includes/
...
Sitemap: https://example.com/sitemap.xml

E-commerce Store

Block cart and checkout pages while allowing product indexing and blocking AI scrapers.

Site Type: E-commerce
Custom paths: /cart/, /checkout/
Block AI: Yes
 
User-agent: GPTBot
Disallow: /
User-agent: *
Disallow: /cart/
...

Custom AI-Focused Rules

Block major AI training bots while allowing search engines full access.

Block AI Training crawlers + custom User-agent rules
 
User-agent: GPTBot
Disallow: /
User-agent: ClaudeBot
Disallow: /
User-agent: *
Disallow:

Frequently asked questions

What is a robots.txt file?

A robots.txt file is a text file placed in the root of your website that tells web crawlers (like Googlebot) which pages or directories they can or cannot access. It helps manage crawl budget, protect private areas, and control AI training data usage.

Is this robots.txt generator free?

Yes, the tool is completely free with no sign-up required. All processing happens in your browser for maximum privacy.

Does it support blocking AI crawlers?

Yes. You can easily block major AI training bots such as GPTBot, ClaudeBot, CCBot, and others with a single toggle while keeping search engine crawlers allowed.

How do I use the generated robots.txt?

  1. Copy the generated content.
  2. Create a new file named exactly robots.txt (lowercase).
  3. Upload it to the root directory of your website (same level as your index.html or homepage).
  4. Test it using Google Search Console.

What are common mistakes this tool helps avoid?

It prevents syntax errors, missing User-agent directives, overly broad blocks that hurt SEO, and outdated rules. Real-time validation flags issues before you deploy.

Does it work well for WordPress sites?

Yes. The WordPress preset includes standard paths like /wp-admin/, /wp-includes/, and plugin directories while keeping public content crawlable.

Can I add custom rules?

Absolutely. Use the custom rules editor to add any valid directives, additional User-agents, or specific bot handling.

Is robots.txt enough to stop all unwanted crawlers?

Robots.txt is a request, not enforcement. Well-behaved crawlers (Google, Bing, major AI bots) respect it. Malicious bots may ignore it. Combine with server-side security for best protection.

How often should I update my robots.txt?

Review it after major site changes, new plugin installations, or when new AI crawlers emerge. Our tool makes quick updates easy.

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