Robots.txt Generator
Create a properly formatted robots.txt file for your website. Control which pages search engines can index.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does robots.txt stop hackers from accessing my admin?
No. robots.txt only gives instructions to cooperative search engine bots. It does not block access from browsers, hackers, or non-compliant bots. For security, protect sensitive pages with authentication.
What happens if I block Googlebot?
If you block Googlebot from crawling your site, your pages will not be indexed in Google search results. Your site will effectively disappear from Google over time as cached pages expire.
How quickly does Google respect robots.txt changes?
Google re-crawls robots.txt frequently — usually within 24 hours. However, pages that were already indexed may take days or weeks to be removed from search results after being blocked.