Robots.txt
5-15 minIntermediate
Historically, Wix did not allow robots.txt editing. As of recent updates (late 2021+), you CAN now edit it via the SEO Dashboard.
Prerequisites
- Wix Admin
Advanced Recommended
Robots.txt Editor
The official way to add custom directives.
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Access Editor
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Go to Dashboard > Marketing & SEO > SEO > SEO Settings
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Scroll down to 'Robots.txt File'
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Click 'Edit'
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You can view the default rules (which are good) and add custom 'Disallow' rules
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Warning
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Wix blocks common resource files (like API endpoints) by default to save crawl budget. Do not remove these unless you know what you are doing.
Verification Checklist
- Visit your-site.com/robots.txt
- Check if custom rules appear