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WP Robots Txt

By George Pattichis

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.

WP Robots Txt Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP Robots Txt allows easy editing of your robots.txt file content directly from the WordPress admin.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.72/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 21+ reviews)

Active Installations

40,000+

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

WordPress, by default, includes a simple robots.txt file that is dynamically generated from within the WP application. This is great, but how do you easily change the content?

Enter WP Robots Txt, a plugin that adds an additional field to the Reading admin page where you can do just that. No manual coding or file editing required!

Simply visit your-site.com/wp-admin/options-reading.php and you can control the contents of your your-site.com/robots.txt.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Robots Txt is a straightforward plugin for managing your robots.txt file with several other plugins offering similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely simple and easy to use interface
Effectively updates the robots.txt file as intended
No known security vulnerabilities
Highly rated by users with a 5-star average
Responsive and helpful support team

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in some alternatives
No pro version with extended capabilities
Some users may find it too basic for complex needs
No direct integration with SEO tools

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from 21 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise WP Robots Txt for its simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

'Very simple to use and does what it says.. thanks a lot!!' – xeniajfp
'Don’t know what WordPress does with robots.txt file and uploading manually to my server does not work. This plug-in fixed it quickly. Highly Recommend!' – George Kpax
'The plugin perfectly works. Support is effective and quick!' – olistic
'Ottimo ti basta attivar il plugin' – Gregorio

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited feature set compared to some alternatives
No premium version to unlock additional functionality
May not suit users needing complex robots.txt configurations

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, reliable, and secure way to manage their robots.txt file without extra complexity.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced features, integrations with SEO tools, or more customizable options may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides full functionality to edit and manage the robots.txt file effectively.

Final Verdict

WP Robots Txt stands out for its simplicity, security, and user satisfaction, making it an excellent choice for users who want a straightforward robots.txt management tool. Its flawless security record and high user ratings reinforce its reliability.

However, users requiring advanced features or integrations may need to consider alternatives. Overall, it offers great value as a free plugin with effective support and ease of use.