Robots.txt Crawl Path Tester
Input robots.txt directives, check path allowances, and resolve indexing blocks.
Test Crawler Directives
Incorrect robots.txt directives can block search bots from crawling important landing pages. This robots.txt tester checks target paths against disallow directives to see if bots are blocked.
Key Benefits & Features
Crawl Access Previews
Flags ALLOWED or BLOCKED statuses immediately.
Agent Targets
Tests rules specifically for Googlebot, Bingbot, or wildcard agents.
Directive Matching
Highlights the matching rule that triggered the status.
How to Use the Robots.txt Tester Step-by-Step
This utility runs entirely inside your browser using client-side JavaScript. We prioritize your security: none of your inputted text is logged or stored.
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Paste your robots.txt file text inside the editor.
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Enter the target path URL you want to evaluate.
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Select a user-agent bot and click "Run Path Test".
Practical Examples
Disallow: /admin/, Path: /admin/dashboard
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does robots.txt prevent indexing?▼
Not necessarily. If a page has backlinks, search engines may still index the URL without crawling the content. Use noindex tags to fully block indexing.
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