AI robots.txt checker
Check if GPTBot, PerplexityBot, ClaudeBot, and other AI crawlers can access your site.
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Results appear in seconds — no signup, no credit card.
How it works
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Enter site URL
We read robots.txt and simulate AI crawler access.
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Review bots
See which AI crawlers are allowed or blocked on your homepage path.
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Fix access
Unblock citation crawlers or add llms.txt so AI engines can discover key pages.
What you get
- 8 AI user-agents — GPTBot, PerplexityBot, ClaudeBot, and more
- Homepage path simulation — see allow/disallow per bot
- llms.txt probe — check discovery alongside robots.txt
- Instant issues list — no account required
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FAQ
Common questions
What is an AI robots.txt checker?
It reads your robots.txt and tests whether AI crawlers like GPTBot, PerplexityBot, and ClaudeBot can access your homepage path.
Why do AI bots matter for SEO?
AI answer engines use these crawlers to index and cite web content. Blocking them can reduce your visibility in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and similar tools.
Is this checker free?
Yes. No signup required. Pair it with the llms.txt checker and GEO instant audit for a complete AI visibility snapshot.
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