Robots.txt Generator
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A robots.txt file tells search engine bots which parts of your site they can crawl and which sections should be avoided. If you run a WordPress site, it becomes even more important because WordPress creates areas like /wp-admin/ that usually don’t need to be crawled.
This Robots.txt Generator helps you build a clear, WordPress-friendly robots file in seconds. Choose your settings above, generate the output, and copy it directly into your site.
What Is robots.txt?
robots.txt is a small text file placed at the root of your website (for example: yourdomain.com/robots.txt). It contains rules for web crawlers.
It can be used to:
- reduce unnecessary crawling
- prevent bots from hitting admin or internal system pages
- point search engines to your sitemap
- manage crawl behavior during maintenance
Important: robots.txt mainly controls crawling, not guaranteed indexing. If a URL is already indexed, blocking crawling may not remove it automatically.
Why Use This Robots.txt Generator?
Writing robots rules manually often leads to mistakes—especially with WordPress paths, sitemap URLs, and bot groups. This tool makes it simple and safe.
What you can generate with this tool
- WordPress-friendly default rules (block admin, allow AJAX)
- Add a Sitemap line automatically
- Optional Host line (rarely needed)
- Add Googlebot or Bingbot groups
- Add your own Allow and Disallow paths
- Block site crawling during maintenance with one setting
- Copy or download robots.txt instantly
How to Use the Robots.txt Generator
- (Optional) Enter your website URL to auto-fill the sitemap and host
- Select your mode:
- Allow indexing (normal websites)
- Block all indexing (maintenance / staging use)
- Enable or disable WordPress rules based on your needs
- Add your custom allow/disallow paths (one per line)
- Click Generate robots.txt
- Copy the result or download the robots.txt file
Recommended robots.txt Rules for WordPress
For most WordPress websites, these are common best practices:
- Block /wp-admin/ to avoid wasting crawl budget
- Allow /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php because some themes/plugins use it
- Block internal search pages to reduce thin/duplicate crawling
- Add your Sitemap URL for better discovery
This tool includes these options so you can enable them in one click.
When You Should Block All Crawling
“Block all indexing” mode is useful when:
- your site is under active development
- you are migrating or redesigning the site
- you are running a staging/test version
- you temporarily want to stop bots during maintenance
Once your site is ready, switch back to Allow indexing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this robots.txt generator free?
Yes. It’s completely free and can be used unlimited times.
Does this tool upload or store my data?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your settings and text are not stored.
Should every site add a sitemap line?
For most websites, yes. Adding a sitemap helps search engines discover your pages faster.
Do I need the Host line?
Usually no. Google doesn’t require it. Some systems may use it, but most sites can skip it safely.
Will robots.txt remove pages from Google?
Not necessarily. robots.txt mainly controls crawling. If you want removal, you usually need proper noindex tags or removals in Search Console.
Generate a Robots File the Right Way
If you want a robots.txt file that’s clean, readable, and safe for WordPress, this tool makes it easy. Use the generator above, review the rules, and publish a robots file that matches how you want search engines to crawl your site.