Free Robots.txt Generator for Blogger

Create custom, SEO-optimized robots.txt files to control search engine crawling on your Blogger site

Robots.txt Configuration

Auto-generating as you type

Standard Blogger

Basic template for most Blogger sites

Restrictive

Block most search engines

Permissive

Allow all search engines

Generated Robots.txt

Your Robots.txt File
# Generated by Robots.txt Generator for Blogger # Add your custom rules below User-agent: * Allow: /
Installation Instructions
1. Copy the generated code above 2. Go to your Blogger Dashboard 3. Navigate to Settings > Search preferences 4. Click "Edit" in Crawlers and indexing section 5. Paste the code in the Custom robots.txt box 6. Save your changes

Understanding Robots.txt for Blogger

Important: This tool generates robots.txt files based on standard practices. Always test your robots.txt file using Google Search Console before implementing it on your live site.

What is a Robots.txt File?

A robots.txt file is a text file that tells search engine crawlers which pages or sections of your website they are allowed to access. It's part of the Robots Exclusion Protocol (REP), a standard used by websites to communicate with web crawlers.

Why Use Robots.txt on Blogger?

  • Control Crawling: Prevent search engines from indexing duplicate content
  • Save Crawl Budget: Direct crawlers to important pages
  • Block Sensitive Areas: Keep private sections out of search results
  • Improve SEO: Help search engines understand your site structure

Common Robots.txt Directives

User-agent: [crawler-name] Allow: [path-to-allow] Disallow: [path-to-block] Sitemap: [sitemap-url] Crawl-delay: [seconds]

Blogger-Specific Paths to Consider

  • /search/ - Search result pages (often duplicate content)
  • /label/ - Label archive pages
  • /p/ - Static pages
  • /feeds/ - RSS and Atom feeds
  • /comments/ - Comment feeds

Best Practices for Blogger Robots.txt

  1. Test Thoroughly: Use Google Search Console's robots.txt tester
  2. Keep it Simple: Avoid overly complex rules
  3. Update Regularly: Review your robots.txt periodically
  4. Don't Block CSS/JS: Search engines need these to render pages properly
  5. Use Sitemap Directive: Always include your sitemap URL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is robots.txt necessary for Blogger sites? ▼

While not strictly necessary, a well-configured robots.txt file can significantly improve your site's SEO by controlling how search engines crawl your content and preventing them from indexing duplicate or low-value pages.

Can I block specific search engines with robots.txt? ▼

Yes, you can target specific crawlers using the User-agent directive. However, reputable search engines like Google and Bing respect robots.txt, while some less ethical crawlers may ignore it.

How do I test my robots.txt file? ▼

Use Google Search Console's robots.txt Tester tool. It allows you to check if your file is valid and test specific URLs to see if they're allowed or blocked.

What's the difference between noindex and disallow? ▼

Disallow in robots.txt prevents crawling, while noindex meta tags prevent indexing. A page blocked by robots.txt won't be crawled, so search engines won't see its noindex directive. For complete blocking, use both methods.

Can robots.txt improve my site's loading speed? ▼

Indirectly, yes. By blocking crawlers from unnecessary pages, you reduce server load. However, the primary benefit is better crawl budget allocation, not direct speed improvement.