Where should I put the robots.txt file?

It must be placed in the root directory of your website host. For example: https://www.pixedra.com/robots.txt.

Does robots.txt hide my pages from the public?

No. Robots.txt only gives instructions to bots. If a human has the direct link, they can still see the page. For true privacy, use a password or 'noindex' meta tags.

Why is my Sitemap URL optional?

While not strictly required, including your sitemap inside robots.txt is a "best practice" that helps search engines index your new pages 50% faster.

Is this tool safe for my data?

Yes. Like all Pixedra utilities, this tool is 100% browser-side. We do not store your site architecture or crawl rules on our servers.

Free Robots.txt Generator - Create SEO-Friendly Crawler Rules

Take full control of how search engines interact with your website. Pixedra’s Robots.txt Generator is a free, visual tool that helps you create a well-formed robots.txt file in seconds. Whether you need to block specific bots, hide your /admin folders, or point crawlers to your XML sitemap, our generator ensures your syntax is 100% accurate. Optimized for Googlebot, Bingbot, and modern web crawlers.

Generator Rules

Configure your robots.txt file.

Generated robots.txt

What is a Robots.txt File and Why Do You Need It?

A robots.txt file is a simple text file placed in your website’s root directory. it serves as a 'gatekeeper' for search engine spiders (robots). By using 'Allow' and 'Disallow' directives, you tell bots which parts of your site should be indexed and which should be ignored. A properly configured robots.txt is essential for Crawl Budget Optimization, ensuring that Google spends its energy on your most important content rather than wasting time on system files or duplicate pages.

How to Use the Pixedra Robots.txt Builder

Default Policy: Choose whether you want to 'Allow All' bots by default or start with a strict 'Disallow' policy.
Add Custom Rules: Specify the User-agent (e.g., * for all, or Googlebot for Google specifically).
Define Paths: Use the 'Disallow' type to protect folders like /wp-admin/, /temp/, or private API endpoints.
Include Sitemap: Paste your full sitemap URL (e.g., https://example.com/sitemap.xml) to help bots find your content faster.
Copy & Upload: Copy the generated code and upload it to the root of your domain.

Common User-Agents for SEO

Googlebot

The primary crawler for Google Search.

Bingbot

Used by Microsoft Bing.

Slurp

The Yahoo! Search crawler.

Baiduspider

The main bot for China’s Baidu search engine.

GPTBot

OpenAI's crawler (you can block this if you don't want your site used for AI training).

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