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Robots.txt rewrite

By Eugen Bobrowski

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.

Robots.txt rewrite Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily manage your robots.txt file from the WordPress admin. This plugin allows advanced customization of your robots.txt content.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin helps search engines index your site correctly.

It provides a simple way to manage your robots.txt file. Instead of creating or editing the physical file, this plugin modifies the WordPress output of the robots.txt content. It offers an easy-to-use interface for management.

Features

- Drag-and-drop functionality for robots.txt paths.

- Option to change the blog_public setting from the plugin settings page.

- Includes a sitemap field for robots.txt.

- Checks for the physical robots.txt file.

Comparing to Alternatives

Robots.txt rewrite is a specialized plugin for managing robots.txt files, with several other plugins offering similar functionality for comparison.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective robots.txt management
High user satisfaction with a perfect rating
Lightweight with no unnecessary features
No paid version, fully functional free plugin

Weaknesses

Known medium severity security vulnerability with no fix
Limited user base and fewer reviews for broader feedback
No advanced features compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all users and no negative reviews, the plugin is highly regarded by its small user base.

Positive highlights

"I like my plugin" — Eugen Bobrowski
"I like it too!" — jcarstens

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability remains unpatched
Limited feedback due to low number of reviews

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward and reliable plugin to manage their robots.txt file without extra complexity.

Not ideal for

Users who prioritize security and want a plugin with no known vulnerabilities or those needing advanced robots.txt management features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for managing robots.txt files without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Robots.txt rewrite is a simple and effective plugin with excellent user satisfaction, making it a solid choice for basic robots.txt management. However, its known medium severity security vulnerability without a fix is a significant concern that users should consider.

While it offers good value as a free plugin, users needing advanced features or higher security standards might prefer exploring other alternatives with more robust support and no known vulnerabilities.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Robots.txt rewrite plugin.

Crawler

Robots

Robots.txt

Screenshots

FAQ

Upload robots-txt-rewriter.zip to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Go to Settings / Robots.txt Options. Check the paths and save it. So the settings will be active.

Use the robots_txt_rewrite_footer filter. Paste the following text to your theme or child theme functions.php file.

add_filter('robots_txt_rewrite_footer', '__return_empty_string');

Contributors and developers

“Robots.txt rewrite” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Eugen Bobrowski

Free Version

WPS

6.73

Average

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 2

Version

1.6.1

Last updated

8 years ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

4.7.35 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

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Robots.txt rewrite Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (2)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (1)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.73

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