robots.txt Tester

Test robots.txt rules: paste content or fetch by site URL. Test paths against user-agent.

About this tool

Validates syntax (User-agent, Disallow, Allow, Sitemap) and lets you test whether specific paths are allowed or blocked for a given user-agent. Paste robots.txt or enter a site URL to fetch /robots.txt from our server.

Fetches <site>/robots.txt via our server. Content is loaded into the editor below; then run Validate.

Test paths (one per line)

Click "Validate" to check your code

Search intent cluster

  • robots.txt
  • SEO
  • crawler access
  • sitemap
  • validation

Entity keywords

robots.txtseo toolweb crawlerurl testingsitemap validationaccess permissionsseo best practiceswebsite optimization

How to use this tool

  1. Navigate to the robots.txt Tester tool.
  2. Input the URL you want to test.
  3. Click 'Test' to view the results and analyze access permissions.

What this check helps you catch

  • Test rules
  • Verify permissions
  • Check sitemap
  • Validate syntax
  • Analyze crawler behavior

FAQ

What does robots.txt Tester check?
robots.txt Tester checks input validity, structure, and common implementation issues so you can catch errors before deployment.
Can I use robots.txt Tester in CI or QA workflows?
Yes. Use it during QA or pre-release checks to reduce runtime failures caused by invalid data.
Does this tool store my data?
No persistent storage is required for normal validation flow unless you explicitly save reports.

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