What is robots.txt and why does it matter?

Robots.txt is a text file at a website root that tells search engine crawlers which pages or sections to crawl or skip. It is important for SEO because incorrect rules can accidentally block important pages from being indexed.

How does the URL path checker work?

The checker parses all User-agent blocks and their Allow/Disallow rules. When you enter a path and user-agent, it finds the most specific matching rule following the standard robots.txt precedence: longer path patterns take priority over shorter ones.

Can robots.txt actually prevent pages from being indexed?

Robots.txt prevents crawling, not indexing. A page blocked by robots.txt can still appear in search results if other pages link to it. To prevent indexing, use a noindex meta tag or X-Robots-Tag HTTP header instead.

Robots.txt Checker

NetTool

Analyze robots.txt rules and test URL path access

Paste Your Robots.txt

Test URL Path Access

URL Path

User-Agent

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my query logged?

No. Queries processed in real time and not stored.

How accurate are results?

Queries authoritative sources in real time. Results reflect current network state.

How often should I check?

After DNS changes, wait 24-48h for propagation then verify. Monitor weekly for changes.

What protocols are checked?

Depends on the tool — DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, WHOIS, and other standard protocols.

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