A simple to use Robots.txt Manager Plugin for WordPress, with 7 pre-created robots.txt files to help you get started.
Current version: 3.0.0 | Requires PHP: 7.2 | WordPress version: 6.1.1
- Updates like any other WordPress plugin once installed and activated
- Full control over your WordPress website robots.txt file
- 7 Pre-created robots.txt files to help you get started
- Auto-detects sitemap URL, active theme path, and media upload directory
- Quickly disable or delete the plugin settings within the plugin admin
- Scan and clean for old plugin data, a physical robots.txt file, and missing rewrite rules
Download, install, and activate the plugin. Once activated the Robots.txt Manager plugin will update just like other WordPress plugin.
A little extra work, but handy when you need to use a past versions or just like to use releases.
- Download the latest release
- On your personal computer, unzip file: robotstxt-manager-x.x.x.zip then open the directory: robotstxt-manager-x.x.x
- Select the directory: robotstxt-manager-x.x.x and rename to robotstxt-manager
- Reselect the robotstxt-manager directory and compress to a zip archive
Integrate and deploy the plugin however you like.
- Clone the plugin and have fun
- Run npm install for basic development needs
- Check the package.json for commands
Extra tidbits of information.
Answer: It allows you to manage your websites robots.txt file on standalone WordPress.org installs.
Answer: Yes, but only if activated per-website.
A better solution is to use the Multisite Robots.txt Manager.
Answer: No, however you can disable the plugin and delete settings within the plugin admin area.
Answer: Under the Settings menu > Robots.txt Manager link.
Answer: It is very easy to set up and use.
- Access the plugin admin area
- Scroll down to the "Robots.txt file presets" section
- Select the first preset robots.txt file
- Click the "update saved robots.txt file" button
The plugin will now use the selected robots.txt file for your website.
Answer: No, the Robots.txt Manager plugin is hosted on GitHub only.
Answer: Once activated, the Robots.txt Manager plugin updates like any other WordPress plugin.
Use the Google Search Console to validate your websites robots.txt files.
- Log into your Google account with the verified website
- Open the Robots Testing Tool
- Choose a verified property in the dropdown menu
- View results
- Plugin Admin - Settings Tab - Fresh Install
- Plugin Admin - Settings Tab - Saved Robots.txt
- Plugin Admin - Cleaner Tab
Submit an issue if you need assistance, found a bug, or if you would like to request a feature.
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