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robots.txt & sitemap checker

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robots.txt and sitemap health check

Search engines rely on robots.txt and XML sitemaps to discover and crawl your site. This tool checks whether those files exist, respond correctly, and look usable—so you can catch accidental blocks, empty sitemaps, or misconfigured paths early.

Why crawl discovery matters

A single Disallow rule or a stale sitemap can hide new pages from Google for weeks. Run this check after launches, staging promotions, or CDN/WAF changes that might alter robots responses.

What to verify regularly

  • robots.txt is reachable over HTTPS and does not block critical sections
  • Sitemap URLs listed in robots.txt resolve and contain valid entries
  • Important templates appear in the sitemap after publishing
  • Staging hosts are blocked; production hosts are not

Frequently asked questions

Can robots.txt guarantee indexing?

No. It guides crawlers; indexing still depends on quality, links, and Search Console signals.

Should every site have a sitemap?

Most public sites benefit from an XML sitemap, especially large catalogs and blogs.