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Robots.txt Tester
Paste robots.txt rules and test a path against a chosen crawler user agent, with a browser-only explanation of the matched allow or disallow rule.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Result
Example shown — paste your own rules and path to test them locally.
How it works
- Paste your robots.txt rules and select the crawler you want to simulate.
- Enter a URL path, such as
/private/report. - The tester finds the most specific matching allow or disallow directive and explains its decision.
The method
The checker compares the tested path with directives in the applicable user-agent group. When multiple rules match, it favors the longest matching path; an equally specific allow rule wins in this simplified model.
FAQ
Does a robots.txt rule remove a page from Google?
No. It controls crawling, not necessarily indexing. Use noindex or removal tools when you need a page kept out of search results.
Which rule wins when rules overlap?
The most specific matching path generally takes precedence. This tester applies that practical longest-match approach.
Does this fetch my live robots.txt file?
No. Paste the text you want to inspect; this frontend tool makes no external request.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Google Search Console | Bing Webmaster Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paste-and-test workflow | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Uses live verified site data | No | Yes | Yes |
| No sign-in required | Yes | No | No |
Use this tool for a quick private rule review, then verify important production behavior in the webmaster platform connected to your site.