Robots.txt Tester
Enter a domain to fetch its robots.txt file, review crawl rules, spot SEO issues and verify search engine access.
What is a Robots.txt Tester?
A robots.txt tester fetches and parses the robots.txt file for a domain so you can clearly see which paths are allowed or blocked for crawlers, how crawl-delay is configured, and whether important sitemaps are referenced.
Use it to quickly confirm that search engines and AI crawlers can access the sections of your site that matter for SEO, while sensitive or low-value paths stay protected.
What does this Robots.txt Tester check?
Core crawling and SEO checks
- Presence and HTTP status of the robots.txt file.
- Parsed User-agent groups with Allow and Disallow rules.
- Paths that are explicitly blocked or allowed for crawlers.
- Crawl-delay directives and referenced sitemap URLs.
- Detection of Disallow: / patterns that can block an entire site.
- Basic checks for wildcard misuse and overly complex rule sets.
Why Robots.txt Matters for SEO and AI Crawlers
Robots.txt is one of the first files crawlers request. It controls how your crawl budget is spent, which paths are explored and how quickly bots are allowed to request pages.
Clear rules help search engines discover and render important content, while preventing them from wasting time on duplicate, low-value or sensitive URLs that should never appear in results.
As AI crawlers and research bots become more common, robots.txt also acts as the public contract for your AI bot policies—stating which AI agents may access your content, under what paths, and which ones should stay away.
Example Robots.txt Analyses
Explore recent robots.txt analyses to see how other domains structure crawl rules, control AI crawlers and reference their sitemaps for search engines.
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FAQ
Can robots.txt block my entire site from search?
Yes. A rule such as Disallow: / for a broad user-agent group will effectively block crawling for that segment. The tester highlights these patterns so you can avoid accidental lockouts.
Does this tool modify my robots.txt file?
No. The tester performs a read-only HTTP request to /robots.txt, parses the response and presents the rules in a human-friendly format. It does not post any data or require authentication.
How often should I review robots.txt?
Review your robots.txt whenever you launch a new section, migrate a site, change CMS routing or update your AI crawler policy. Small misconfigurations can have a big impact on indexation and visibility.