Robots.txt Checker

robots Policy Inspector

Fetches site robots.txt, parses User-agent groupings, and immediately verifies whether a path is allowed to crawl.

Check robots.txt online, see immediately if a path can be crawled.

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Use Cases

  • When pages aren't being indexed, first confirm robots.txt isn't blocking the relevant paths
  • Verify new crawler rules are working as expected after site redesign to avoid old rules lingering
  • Test if specific URL paths allow target crawler access to confirm Allow/Disallow configuration
  • Extract Sitemap declarations to confirm site map URLs are correctly configured for search engine discovery

How to Use

  1. Enter website domain or full robots.txt URL
  2. Tool automatically fetches and parses robots.txt rules with structured display
  3. Enter paths to test and check if target crawlers are allowed access
  4. View Sitemap declarations and full rule structure for SEO optimization and troubleshooting

Features

  • Direct check for specific paths: No need to manually trace through rules
  • Indexing issues are easier to check here first: Blocked directories and rule misapplications are easy to miss
  • Sitemap declarations checked conveniently: Crawl rules and sitemap info can be verified together
  • Worth reviewing after redesigns: CMS updates, directory changes, and rule modifications all benefit from timely issue detection

FAQ

How to tell if a page is blocked by robots.txt?

Enter the target URL and path to check if the specified crawler is allowed access based on current rules. This is more reliable than reading rules with the naked eye.

Could a page not being indexed really be a robots.txt issue?

It's possible. If robots.txt blocks relevant directories or paths, search engines may not be able to crawl page content normally. Checking for rule misapplications is a necessary first step.

Can it extract Sitemap and other declarations?

Yes. Beyond crawl rules, many robots.txt files also declare Sitemap URLs, which are very helpful for site inspection and SEO diagnosis.

Is it suitable for regular checks after site launch?

Yes. Especially after site redesigns, directory changes, or CMS updates, it's recommended to recheck robots rules for unexpected changes.