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Robots.txt Tester

What Is Robots.txt Tester?

A Robots.txt Tester is a tool that helps you check whether your website’s robots.txt file is working correctly and controlling search engine access the way you intend.

Why Does It Matter?

Your robots.txt file informs search engines like Google:

  • Which pages should search engines crawl?
  • Which pages should search engines avoid?

If your robots.txt is misconfigured, you might:

  • Accidentally block important pages from being indexed.
  • Allow sensitive or low-value pages to get crawled.
  • Waste crawl budget.

How to Use the Tool

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions
About Robots.txt Tester

How do I find the robots.txt file for a website?

Robots.txt is always at the root of a domain — e.g., https://example.com/robots.txt. Simply enter the domain into this tool and click Submit; it will automatically fetch and display the file.

What is the "Disallow" directive in a robots.txt file?

How can I verify web crawlers follow my robots.txt?

Can robots.txt block specific IP addresses?

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