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Overview
A Robots.txt Checker Tool is designed to validate and analyze a website’s robots.txt file. This file instructs search engine crawlers on which pages to crawl and which to avoid.
How to Use
- Open the Robots.txt Checker Tool.
- Enter your website URL (e.g. https://example.com).
- Click Check or Analyze.
- The tool will fetch and scan the robots.txt file.
- Review the report for valid rules, errors, and crawler behavior.
Features & Benefits
Features
- Robots.txt syntax validation
- Directive testing
- Sitemap detection
- Crawler simulation
- Error & warning reports
Benefits
- Fix crawling issues before they harm SEO
- Prevent sensitive pages from being indexed
- Improve SEO performance
- Save time for developers & SEO professionals
User FAQ
Q1. What is robots.txt?
It is a simple text file that tells search engine crawlers which pages they can or cannot crawl.
Q2. Why should I use a Robots.txt Checker Tool?
To ensure your file has no syntax errors and that search engines follow your intended rules.
Q3. What happens if my website doesn’t have a robots.txt file?
Then all pages are open for crawling by default. But for sensitive or unimportant content, you should create one.
Q4. Are these tools free?
Most basic checkers are free. Premium tools provide advanced reporting & insights.
Q5. Does this tool directly improve SEO rankings?
No, but it prevents crawling/indexing issues that could hurt SEO.