Efficient Live robots.txt Checker for SEO
The Live robots.txt Checker is a free Chrome extension designed for SEO professionals, web developers, and webmasters to analyze, modify, and test the behavior of a site's robots.txt file in real time. Key features include automatic loading of the robots.txt file for the current site, direct content modification, and live access testing for various user agents like Googlebot and Bingbot. The extension also highlights the specific line that allows or blocks the tested URL, providing immediate visual feedback.
This lightweight and intuitive tool enables users to quickly download a customized robots.txt file and simulate access scenarios without affecting the actual website. It is particularly useful for training teams on the logic of robots.txt files and for verifying URL accessibility across multiple search engines. Importantly, all processing is conducted locally in the browser, ensuring that no personal data is collected, stored, or shared.
