What does this tool do?

The "Check robots.txt" tool analyzes a website's robots.txt file, which provides instructions to web crawlers (such as Googlebot or Bingbot) about which areas of the site can be crawled and indexed by search engines. This file helps manage how search engines interact with your site.

What does the Check robots.txt tool do?

1. File Presence: It verifies whether the robots.txt file exists at the standard location (example.com/robots.txt) on the server.

2. Crawler Simulation: The tool can simulate how various web crawlers (e.g., Googlebot, Bingbot) interpret the instructions in the robots.txt file, allowing you to test crawler behavior.

3. Crawl Analysis: It provides insights into which parts of the website are allowed or disallowed for crawling, helping you understand the impact on search engine visibility and indexing.

4. Recommendations: The tool suggests improvements, such as adjusting disallowed sections or adding directives to block sensitive areas from being crawled and indexed.

How to use this tool?

1. Enter the URL of the website you want to check.

2. Click on "Check robots.txt."

3. The tool will display whether the robots.txt file exists, its contents, and if it adheres to best practices for web crawling.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, the Check robots.txt tool is completely free to use.