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Robots.txt Generator
Generate a simple robots.txt file with sitemap and crawl rules.
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About the Robots.txt Generator
Create starter robots.txt rules for common WordPress sites. Review the output carefully before adding it to a live website.
Create a simple robots.txt draft
A robots.txt file gives search engine crawlers basic instructions about which paths they may crawl. For WordPress sites, it is often used to reference the sitemap and reduce crawling of low-value admin paths.
This generator creates a clean starting point that website owners can review before adding it to the domain root.
Complete guide to using the Robots.txt Generator
The Robots.txt Generator is designed for creating basic crawler instructions for a website. Instead of installing heavy software or switching between multiple websites, you can complete the task directly in your browser and keep moving through your workflow.
A good robots.txt generator page should do more than produce a quick result. It should explain when the tool is useful, how to prepare the input, what the output means, and what to check before using that output in real work. That is why this TechHowly page combines the working tool with practical guidance, examples, mistakes to avoid, and related utilities.
This generator creates a clean starting point that website owners can review before adding it to the domain root.
For best results, treat the output as a helpful starting point and apply your own review before publishing, sharing, or using it in an important project. This approach keeps the tool fast while still supporting careful, high-quality work.
Use cases
- Create a starter robots.txt file.
- Add sitemap references.
- Block crawling of low-value admin paths.
Examples
Tips for better results
- Always include the correct sitemap URL.
- Do not block important pages, images, CSS, or JavaScript by mistake.
- Use robots.txt for crawl guidance, not for hiding private information.
Private pages should be protected with authentication or noindex rules, not only robots.txt.
Recommended workflow
- Enter the correct sitemap URL for your website.
- Add only paths that should not be crawled.
- Keep important assets crawlable when possible.
- Review the final file before publishing it.
- Test crawl access in Search Console after changes.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Blocking CSS, JavaScript, or images that pages need.
- Using robots.txt to hide private information.
- Blocking the entire site by mistake.
- Forgetting to include the sitemap location.
- Copying rules from another site without understanding them.
Who this tool helps
How to use it
- Enter your sitemap URL.
- Add any paths you want to disallow.
- Copy the generated robots.txt content.
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Frequently asked questions
Can robots.txt hide private data?
No. Do not use robots.txt as a privacy or security feature.
Where does robots.txt go?
It usually lives at the domain root, for example /robots.txt.