Robots.txt Extender
Dynamic robots.txt for Multisite! Change parameters, or don't, for each site of your network without losing the defaults from WordPress Includes.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Robots.txt Extender stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| crawler | >100 |
| robots | >100 |
| robots.txt | >100 |
| robotstxt | #11 |
| spiders | #84 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Robots.txt Extender
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
A Multisite Network plugin that removes the automatic sitemap link (deprecated practice) and adds custom parameters/lines at the end of the default Robots.txt whenever called. It will enable small adjustments for each site on the network – like pointing again to specific sitemaps if needed – without sacrificing the default conventions coded to WordPress’ core. To make the adjustments, look for a text area at the end of General Settings Page.
Installation
- Upload the folder robotstxtextender to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- Network Enable the plugin.
- Now you have a new text area on the Global Settings page.
- Maybe you will have to edit the .htaccess file for this plugin to work. Just add the line RewriteRule robots.txt$ index.php?robots=1 to it.
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FAQ
Robots.txt Extender: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
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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