Robots.txt Checker
Fetch and parse the robots.txt of any domain. Detect AI crawler rules.
Quick Facts
- ✅ Crawlers tested: 14 (Google, Bing, AI, social)
- 🤖 AI bots: OAI-SearchBot, PerplexityBot, ClaudeBot, Google-Extended, GPTBot, CCBot
- 💰 Cost: 100% free — no signup
- ⚡ Speed: Instant parse + rule test
- 🔄 Last Updated: June 2026
What Is Robots.txt Checker?
A single line in your robots.txt file can block ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Claude from ever seeing your content — eliminating your AI citation potential entirely. Our Free Robots.txt Checker validates your robots.txt against 14 crawlers, including the AI citation bots that are increasingly important for total search visibility in 2026.
What Does Robots.txt Checker Check?
Robots.txt Checker is a free SEO tool from SEOAcademys that performs real-time analysis on any live URL. It evaluates 8+ signals using the same methodology trusted by 2.4M+ marketers worldwide — with no signup, no credit card, and zero data stored on our servers.
Full robots.txt syntax parser with error highlighting
Full robots.txt syntax parser with error highlighting
Per
Per-bot allow/disallow matrix (14 crawlers)
AI citation bots
AI citation bots: OAI-SearchBot, PerplexityBot, ClaudeBot, Google-Extended
AI training bots
AI training bots: GPTBot, CCBot (block by default recommendation)
Search
Search: Googlebot, Bingbot, DuckDuckBot, Applebot
Social preview
Social preview: FacebookExternalHit, Twitterbot, LinkedInBot
Sitemap discovery + validation
Sitemap discovery + validation
URL
URL-vs-rule test: paste any path to see which bots can crawl it
Recommended robots.txt for Maximum SEO + GEO Visibility
User-agent: * Allow: / Disallow: /api/ Disallow: /dashboard/ User-agent: OAI-SearchBot Allow: / User-agent: PerplexityBot Allow: / User-agent: ClaudeBot Allow: / User-agent: Google-Extended Allow: / User-agent: Bingbot Allow: / User-agent: GPTBot Disallow: / User-agent: CCBot Disallow: / Sitemap: https://seoacademys.com/sitemap.xml
How to Use Robots.txt Checker
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Step 1: Enter Your URL
Paste any public URL into the field above. Robots.txt Checker accepts both
http://andhttps://and auto-resolves redirects. - 2
Step 2: Run the Analysis
Click Analyze. Our edge servers fetch the live HTML in under 8 seconds and run a deep parse — no caching, always fresh.
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Step 3: Fix the Issues
Review the prioritized fix list, copy the recommended snippets, and re-run Robots.txt Checker after deploying to confirm the score change.
What Robots.txt Checker Checks — Full List
Robots.txt Checker vs Screaming Frog: Why Free Wins
Paid SEO suites cost $99–$449/month. Robots.txt Checker runs the same on-page checks in real time, completely free.
| Feature | SEOAcademys | Screaming Frog | Ahrefs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | $139.95/mo | $129/mo |
| Signup required | No | Yes | Yes |
| Live URL fetching | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI crawler signals (GPTBot, ClaudeBot) | Yes | No | Partial |
| Daily limit | Unlimited | 100 reports | 500 credits |
| Data stored | Nothing | Indefinitely | Indefinitely |
| Export CSV / JSON | Yes | Yes (paid tier) | Yes (paid tier) |
Common Robots.txt Validator Issues Found
Stale or cached data
Most teams audit using cached snapshots. Robots.txt Checker fetches the live HTML on every run, so you catch issues the day they ship.
Generic recommendations
Off-the-shelf checklists ignore your stack. Robots.txt Checker surfaces issues based on what's actually in your page source.
Missing AI-crawler signals
Most legacy tools don't audit GPTBot, ClaudeBot or PerplexityBot. We do — that's how you stay visible in AI answers.
Slow turnaround
Enterprise crawls take 6–24 hours. Robots.txt Checker returns full results in under 8 seconds, every time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Robots.txt Checker
What is the Robots.txt Checker?
the Robots.txt Checker is a free SEO tool from SEOAcademys that analyzes every User-agent rule including GPTBot, PerplexityBot and ClaudeBot in real time from any live URL. It runs in your browser with no signup and is used by 2.4M+ marketers.
Is the Robots.txt Checker free?
Yes, the Robots.txt Checker is 100% free, with no signup or credit card required. It fetches live data directly from the URL you submit and returns results in under 8 seconds.
How accurate is the Robots.txt Checker?
the Robots.txt Checker fetches data in real time from the live URL — never cached. It evaluates every User-agent rule including GPTBot, PerplexityBot and ClaudeBot using the same methodology as enterprise SEO suites and has been used by 2.4M+ marketers across 80+ countries.
How does the Robots.txt Checker compare to paid tools?
the Robots.txt Checker provides the same core checks as paid tools like Semrush and Ahrefs, but completely free. Its advantage is AI-crawler-specific directive audit and full transparency on every signal evaluated.
How often should I use the Robots.txt Checker?
SEO experts recommend running the Robots.txt Checker monthly, and after every major release or content update. Changes to the signals it tracks can affect rankings within 7–30 days.
Does the Robots.txt Checker store my data?
No. the Robots.txt Checker fetches the URL you submit, returns the analysis, and discards everything. We never log URLs, never store results, and never share data with third parties.
Can I use the Robots.txt Checker on competitor sites?
Yes. the Robots.txt Checker works on any publicly accessible URL — your own pages or competitors. Run side-by-side audits to find gaps in their SEO that you can exploit.
Is there an API for the Robots.txt Checker?
the Robots.txt Checker is browser-based today. Bulk and API access are on the roadmap. Until then, you can run unlimited URLs through the dashboard at no cost.