Robots.txt Validator
Debug crawl access before Googlebot finds a problem. Enter a domain, path, and crawler user-agent to see whether robots.txt allows the URL, which rule matched, and whether sitemap directives are present.
Simple workflow
How to use it
Follow the steps in order, then use the results to make a focused SEO improvement.
Enter a domain
Paste the site you want to test. We fetch /robots.txt from that domain.
Choose path and bot
Enter a URL path and user-agent such as Googlebot, Bingbot, or *.
Read the matching rule
See the allow/block verdict, the rule that matched, sitemap directives, and any syntax warnings.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about robots.txt validator and technical SEO.
The Robots.txt Validator helps SEOs diagnose a specific technical SEO workflow directly in the browser. It is built for quick audits, QA checks, and pre-publish validation.
Yes. The tool is free to use on SERPView with no signup required. URL-fetching tools use conservative limits to keep checks fast and respectful.
No. The tool fetches the URL for the current analysis and returns the result. We do not store page content or use checked pages for training.
Use it during technical SEO audits, site launches, migrations, content QA, or whenever a page behaves differently than expected in search.
No. It is a focused free check for one workflow. For large sites, use it alongside a crawler and Google Search Console to prioritize fixes.
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