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Multipart robots.txt editor

By Viktor SzÃ©pe

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Multipart robots.txt editor Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily customize your site's robots.txt file and include external content. Manage exclusions and inclusions for better SEO control.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

3.3/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to edit your robots.txt file and add remote content to it. For instance, if you manage multiple sites, you can use a centralized robots.txt file.

Features include the ability to include or exclude WordPress' default robots.txt, filter output from plugins like sitemap plugins, and manage custom records from the settings page. You can also include or exclude a remote text file.

WordPress treats robots.txt as a virtual URL, generating it dynamically when accessed. It is essential to have at least one 'Disallow' field in your robots.txt file for it to function correctly.

Comparing to Alternatives

Multipart robots.txt editor offers basic functionality for managing robots.txt files, but there are several other plugins with more features and better user feedback.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward interface
Quick error fixes as reported by users
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance

Weaknesses

Issues with deleting or overriding robots.txt file persist
Limited features compared to alternatives
Small user base with few reviews
No pro version or advanced options available

User Sentiment Analysis

With a mixed rating of 3.3 out of 5 from a small number of reviews, user opinions are divided between satisfaction with quick fixes and frustration over persistent file issues.

Positive highlights

'Was unable to remove but now fixed' - cweb
Plugin fixes errors quickly - cweb

Common complaints

Robots.txt file remains visible even after plugin and files are deleted

Weaknesses

Inability to fully remove or override robots.txt file
Limited support for complex use cases
Lack of updates or enhancements due to small user base

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills robots.txt editor without advanced features or paid upgrades.

Not ideal for

Those needing reliable file removal or advanced control over robots.txt, or users wanting active support and frequent updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic robots.txt editing capabilities sufficient for simple use cases.

Final Verdict

Multipart robots.txt editor is a lightweight and straightforward plugin suitable for users with basic needs and who prefer a free solution. It has no known security issues and offers quick fixes for some errors.

However, its limited functionality and issues with fully removing the robots.txt file may frustrate users requiring more control or reliability. Considering the available alternatives with richer features, this plugin is best for simple use cases only.