Robots & Sitemap Finder
Review robots.txt crawl directives, locate declared sitemap files, and check whether the expected sitemap endpoint is reachable so you can diagnose discovery and crawl-access issues.
What this tool checks
Robots.txt Crawl Rules
Fetches robots.txt and reviews the directives it exposes to supported crawlers. Use the result to identify broad or unintended restrictions, then compare each rule with the sections of the site you actually want crawlers to access before changing the file.
Declared and Expected Sitemaps
Finds sitemap references declared in robots.txt and also checks /sitemap.xml. A discovered file is useful only when it is reachable and represents URLs you intend search engines to discover, so review the sitemap itself rather than treating its presence as proof of correct indexing.
Crawl Accessibility
Summarizes whether the checked crawl directives and sitemap signals reveal obvious access or discovery problems. Treat this as a diagnostic review rather than a ranking score, because robots rules, sitemap inclusion, canonicalization, and page-level indexing instructions affect different parts of the search process.
Why Robots Rules and Sitemaps Need Separate Checks
Robots.txt manages crawler access, while sitemap files provide URL discovery hints. They do not perform the same job and neither guarantees indexing. A restrictive robots rule can prevent crawling, while an incomplete or stale sitemap can make important URLs harder to discover. Reviewing both together helps you decide whether a problem is about access, discovery, or another indexing signal.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if robots.txt is missing?
A missing robots.txt file does not create an automatic sitewide crawl block. Crawlers can generally attempt to access public URLs unless another control prevents access. Add robots.txt when you need explicit crawler instructions, and keep the rules narrow enough that important pages and required resources remain accessible.
How should I decide how many sitemaps to use?
Use at least one sitemap when it helps expose the URLs you want discovered, and split the set only when site structure or operational needs make separate files easier to manage. Larger sites may use multiple sitemap files or a sitemap index, but the important decision is whether each file is current, reachable, and limited to URLs that belong in that sitemap.