# Robots.txt rewrite

> Robots.txt rewrite has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 173 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Robots.txt rewrite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Provide the easy managment of your robots.txt from admin side. It propose you the advanced then standard robots.txt content too.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 36,207
- **Downloads (30 days):** 173 (+29.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 28, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Eugen Bobrowski (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/eugenbobrowski/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/robotstxt-rewrite/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [crawler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/crawler/) | #4 | 57 |
| [crawlers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/crawlers/) | #2 | 28 |
| [robot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/robot/) | #2 | 13 |
| [robots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/robots/) | #12 | 60 |
| [robots.txt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/robots-txt/) | #7 | 81 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| crawler | >100 | 1,280 |
| crawlers | >100 | 1,278 |
| robot | >100 | 824 |
| robots | >100 | 824 |
| robots.txt | >100 | 842 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 96.4%
- Other: 3.6%

## 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 |
| 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 |
| 11 | [Block eCommerce Assets via robots.txt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-ecommerce-assets-via-robots-txt/) | 100+ | — | Sep 23, 2023 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Robots.txt rewrite safe to use in 2026?
Robots.txt rewrite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Robots.txt rewrite?
Robots.txt rewrite is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 36,207 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 173 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Robots.txt rewrite work with WordPress 7.1?
Robots.txt rewrite is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Robots.txt rewrite last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.1, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Robots.txt rewrite?
Robots.txt rewrite is developed and maintained by Eugen Bobrowski.

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


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