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Robots.txt Anti-AI Generator

Easily generate a robots.txt file to block AI like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and others, while maintaining access for traditional search engines.

Select AI to block

Choose the AI bots you want to block. Google, Bing and other search engines remain allowed to preserve your SEO.

ℹ️ Good to know

  • The robots.txt file is a suggestion, not a legal obligation. Some bots may not respect it.
  • Traditional search engines (Google, Bing) remain allowed to preserve your SEO.
  • For advanced protection with detection and monetization, discover Senthor.

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# Robots.txt generated with Senthor.io - Free Tool
# Block unwanted generative AI crawlers
# Last updated: 11/24/2025

# Allow traditional search engines
User-agent: Googlebot
Allow: /

User-agent: Bingbot
Allow: /

User-agent: Slurp
Allow: /

# Block selected generative AI bots

User-agent: GPTBot
Disallow: /

User-agent: ChatGPT-User
Disallow: /

User-agent: ClaudeBot
Disallow: /

User-agent: Claude-Web
Disallow: /

User-agent: anthropic-ai
Disallow: /

User-agent: Perplexity
Disallow: /

User-agent: PerplexityBot
Disallow: /

User-agent: Applebot-Extended
Disallow: /

User-agent: CCBot
Disallow: /

User-agent: FacebookBot
Disallow: /

User-agent: Google-Extended
Disallow: /

User-agent: cohere-ai
Disallow: /

User-agent: Omgilibot
Disallow: /

User-agent: Omgili
Disallow: /

User-agent: OAI-SearchBot
Disallow: /

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📋 How to use?

  1. 1.Select the AI you want to block from the list above.
  2. 2.Download or copy the generated robots.txt file.
  3. 3.Place the file at the root of your website (https://yoursite.com/robots.txt).

Quick Answer

Q: How to block generative AI while preserving my SEO?

R: Create a robots.txt file that specifically blocks AI bots (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, Perplexity, etc.) while explicitly allowing traditional search engines (Googlebot, Bingbot). Place this file at your site's root (https://yoursite.com/robots.txt). For advanced protection with real-time detection and monetization, use a dedicated solution like Senthor.

Frequently Asked Questions About Blocking AI

No, if you only block generative AI bots (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, Perplexity) while explicitly allowing traditional search engines (Googlebot, Bingbot, Slurp). These will continue to index your site normally. The robots.txt allows granular control by User-Agent.

Practical Guide: Block AI in 4 Steps

1Select AI bots to block

Use our generator above to select the bots you want to block. By default, all major generative AI bots are checked (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, Perplexity, etc.) while preserving search engine access.

2Download the robots.txt file

Click 'Download' to get your custom robots.txt file. You can also copy the content directly with the 'Copy' button. The file is pre-configured to maximize protection while maintaining your SEO.

3Place it at your site's root

Upload the robots.txt file to your website's root via FTP, your hosting panel, or your CMS. It must be accessible at https://yoursite.com/robots.txt (no subfolder). On WordPress, some plugins allow you to edit it directly.

4Verify and monitor

Test the file's accessibility in your browser. Use Google Search Console to verify that Googlebot can still access your site. For advanced AI traffic monitoring and real-time analytics, install Senthor.

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