Description
Admin Robots.txt Editor automatically creates a default robots.txt file (if missing) and provides a user-friendly interface to edit it from the WordPress dashboard.
Features:
- Automatically generates
robots.txtwith default SEO-friendly rules - Simple admin panel to view and edit contents
- Option to reset to default content
- Fully editable using a WordPress textarea field
- No need for FTP or file access
- Uses the official
robots_txthook (recommended by WordPress.org)
Screenshots
Admin editor interface
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/admin-robots-txt-editor/, or install it via the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Robots-txt to edit the file.
FAQ
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What if the robots.txt file already exists?
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The plugin uses the WordPress
robots_txtfilter and does not directly overwrite your physical file. -
Does it require a sitemap plugin?
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No, but it automatically references your default sitemap if one exists (like from Yoast or RankMath).
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Where can I find the robots.txt editor?
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In the WordPress admin under Settings > Robots-txt, or directly in the sidebar as “Robots-txt”.
Reviews
January 7, 2026
Editing robots.txt has never been easier. Lightweight, intuitive, and works flawlessly every time. Highly recommended!
January 7, 2026
This plugin makes editing the robots.txt file a breeze. Clean UI, no fuss — perfect for beginners and pros alike. Works exactly as expected!
Contributors & Developers
“Admin Robots.txt Editor” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0
- Initial release