Robots.txt is not security
Robots.txt communicates crawl preferences. It does not replace authentication, authorization, paywalls, rate limiting, legal agreements, or server-side access controls.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Disclaimer
AIgcRobots is an educational and utility site, not a legal, security, or SEO guarantee.
Crawler policies can change
AI crawler names, user-agent strings, and provider behavior may change. Always review official provider documentation before applying rules to production.
Search and revenue impact
Blocking crawlers may affect search coverage, referral traffic, and advertising revenue. Test changes carefully and monitor logs after deployment.