A `robots.txt` file gives web robots (like search engine crawlers) instructions about which pages on your site they can or cannot crawl. It's an important file for managing crawler traffic and preventing access to private or unimportant sections of your website. Our generator simplifies the process by providing fields for general rules (`User-agent: *`) and specific rules for Googlebot. You can also include a link to your sitemap, which is a recommended best practice.
🤖Robots.txt Generator
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'User-agent: *' mean?
The asterisk `*` is a wildcard that applies the rules to all web crawlers (user-agents) that honor the `robots.txt` standard.
Will 'Disallow' prevent a page from being indexed?
Not necessarily. `Disallow` prevents crawling, but if a disallowed page is linked to from other sites, Google may still index it without visiting it. To reliably prevent a page from appearing in search results, you should use a `noindex` meta tag on the page itself.
Can I use wildcards in my robots.txt file?
Yes, the standard supports two wildcards. The asterisk `*` can be used to match any sequence of characters, and the dollar sign `$` can be used to mark the end of a URL. For example, `Disallow: /*.pdf$` would block crawlers from all PDF files on your site.
