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How to use the robots.txt & sitemap checker
- Enter a domain.
- We fetch robots.txt and find the sitemap.
- Fix anything that blocks crawling.
The most expensive mistake in SEO
A leftover "Disallow: /" from a staging site tells Google not to crawl anything. This tool flags it instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Where is my sitemap?
WordPress has one at /wp-sitemap.xml; Yoast and Rank Math use /sitemap_index.xml. The tool tries common locations.
Do I need robots.txt?
It's optional, but it's the standard place to list your sitemap.
How do I submit a sitemap to Google?
In Google Search Console, open Sitemaps and enter the sitemap URL.