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Free Robots.txt and Sitemap Checker

Check a website’s robots.txt and XML sitemap. See if Google or AI crawlers are blocked, and whether the sitemap is found and readable.

Free, no sign-up needed.

What this tool checks

  • ✓Reads robots.txt
  • ✓Checks Google and AI crawlers are allowed
  • ✓Finds and reads the XML sitemap
  • ✓Counts the pages listed

Questions people ask

What is robots.txt?+

A small file at the root of your site that tells search engines and other bots which parts they may visit.

Should I block AI crawlers?+

If you want to be mentioned in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google’s AI answers, let them in. Blocking them keeps your content out of those answers.

Do I need a sitemap?+

It is not required, but it helps Google find all your pages quickly, especially new ones.

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