# Robots.txt Extender

> Robots.txt Extender has 10+ active installs and 51 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Robots.txt Extender shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Dynamic robots.txt for Multisite! Change parameters, or don't, for each site of your network without losing the defaults from WordPress Includes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,245
- **Downloads (30 days):** 51 (+104% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 22, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** bettoadami (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bettoadami/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/robots-txt-extender/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [crawler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/crawler/) | #22 | 58 |
| [robots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/robots/) | #40 | 59 |
| [robots.txt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/robots-txt/) | #39 | 86 |
| [robotstxt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/robotstxt/) | #1 | 1 |
| [spiders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spiders/) | #5 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| crawler | >100 | 1,342 |
| robots | >100 | 848 |
| robots.txt | >100 | 885 |
| robotstxt | #11 | 13 |
| spiders | #84 | 130 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Robots.txt Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/robots-txt-editor/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jan 16, 2021 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [No-Bot Registration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-bot-registration/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (28) | Dec 28, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 4 | [Robots.txt rewrite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/robotstxt-rewrite/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [Marquee image crawler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/marquee-image-crawler/) | 600+ | 4/5 (1) | Dec 1, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Block Archive.org via WordPress robots.txt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-archive-org-robots-txt/) | 400+ | — | Feb 2, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [Mass Ping Tool for SEO – WordPress ping list to get indexed faster on Google, Yandex, …](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mass-ping-tool-for-seo/) | 400+ | 3/5 (4) | Sep 18, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Bisteinoff SEO Robots.txt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/db-robotstxt/) | 400+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 19, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 9 | [bodi0`s Bots visits counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bodi0s-bots-visits-counter/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 17, 2024 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [Block Chat GPT via robots.txt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-chat-gpt-via-robots-txt/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 8, 2023 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Robots.txt Extender free?
Yes. Robots.txt Extender is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Robots.txt Extender safe to use in 2026?
Robots.txt Extender shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Robots.txt Extender?
Robots.txt Extender is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,245 times since it launched in August 2020. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Robots.txt Extender work with WordPress 7.1?
Robots.txt Extender is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Robots.txt Extender need?
Robots.txt Extender requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Robots.txt Extender last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 22, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Robots.txt Extender?
Robots.txt Extender is developed and maintained by bettoadami.

### What are the best alternatives to Robots.txt Extender?
The most popular alternatives to Robots.txt Extender are Email Address Encoder (100K+ installs), Robots.txt Editor (10K+ installs) and No-Bot Registration (2K+ installs).


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