Free Robots.txt Generator
Create a perfectly formatted robots.txt file in seconds. Control which pages search engines index and how AI crawlers like GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and PerplexityBot access your content.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a robots.txt file?
robots.txt is a file at the root of your website that tells search engine crawlers which pages they can or cannot access. It is the first file most crawlers check when visiting your site.
Should I block AI crawlers like GPTBot and ClaudeBot?
It depends on your goals. If you want your content cited in ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity answers (boosting GEO/AEO visibility), allow them. If you want to prevent your content from training AI models, block them. Most businesses benefit from allowing them.
What is the difference between robots.txt and noindex?
robots.txt prevents crawling (search engines do not visit the page). noindex prevents indexing (search engines visit but do not list it in results). For sensitive pages, use both. For pages you simply want hidden from search, use noindex on the page itself.
Should I include my sitemap in robots.txt?
Yes. Add a Sitemap directive (e.g., Sitemap: https://yoursite.com/sitemap.xml) so any crawler that reads your robots.txt knows where to find your sitemap. This is a free SEO best practice.
Where do I upload the generated robots.txt file?
Upload it to the root directory of your website, accessible at yoursite.com/robots.txt. For WordPress: use Yoast or Rank Math plugins. For Bluehost or shared hosting: upload via cPanel File Manager into public_html/.
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