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Robots.txt Tester

Robots.txt Tester is a free online seo that helps you test whether a URL path is allowed or blocked by robots.txt rules for a specific crawler. Robots.txt Tester uses 3 input fields, returns 3 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.

Key facts

Inputs
3 fields: Robots.txt, URL or path to test, and User agent
Outputs
3 values: Result, Matched rule, and Details
Runtime
your browser on the device
Mode
SEO
Privacy
Files and text stay in the browser session.
Cost
$0, no account required

How to use Robots.txt Tester

  1. 1

    Paste or fill in the input

    Enter your text or values into the input fields on the page.

  2. 2

    Run the utility

    Click Compute to run the utility in your browser and review the result.

  3. 3

    Copy the output

    Copy the output value you need from the result panel.

Robots.txt Tester details

First, enter Robots.txt in Robots.txt Tester. Next, review Result, Matched rule, and Details. Additionally, Robots.txt Tester uses 3 input fields and 3 output blocks so the result is easy to scan and copy.

Paste robots.txt rules, choose a user agent, and test any URL or path. The tester applies the common longest-match rule between Allow and Disallow directives and shows the matching directive that decided the result. Useful before publishing SEO changes, blocking staging paths, or debugging indexing issues.

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Frequently asked

What is Robots.txt Tester?

Robots.txt Tester is a free online seo that helps you test whether a URL path is allowed or blocked by robots.txt rules for a specific crawler. Robots.txt Tester uses 3 input fields, returns 3 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.

What inputs and outputs does Robots.txt Tester use?

Robots.txt Tester uses 3 input fields: Robots.txt, URL or path to test, and User agent. Robots.txt Tester returns 3 output values: Result, Matched rule, and Details.

Do my files and data stay private?

Yes. Robots.txt Tester runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.

How do I use Robots.txt Tester?

Open Robots.txt Tester, paste or fill in the input fields, and the result updates instantly. Robots.txt Tester runs in your browser with no upload and no waiting.

Which browsers does Robots.txt Tester support?

Any modern browser works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop and mobile. Robots.txt Tester uses standard web APIs and does not require any plugin, extension, or sign-up.