How to use this tool
Verify that a site publishes robots.txt, preview its contents, and spot whether a Sitemap directive is declared.
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Robots.txt Checker FAQs
Do I need a robots.txt file?
Most sites should have one. It guides crawlers, can point to your sitemap, and helps keep private paths out of indexes when used carefully.
Can robots.txt hurt SEO?
Yes. Over-broad Disallow rules can hide important pages from Google. Always verify public URLs are allowed before launching.
Is this robots.txt checker free?
Yes. Free checks share DebuggedSoftware’s daily SEO tool quota. If crawlers are blocked incorrectly, we can audit and fix robots rules safely.
Does a Sitemap line in robots.txt replace Search Console?
No. Declaring Sitemap: helps discovery, but you should still submit sitemaps in Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools.