Build a meta robots tag by selecting index, follow, and advanced directives — get ready-to-paste HTML for controlling how search engines crawl and display your page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a meta robots tag do?
A meta robots tag gives page-level instructions to search engine crawlers — whether to index the page, follow links, show snippets, or cache content.
What is the difference between noindex andnofollow?
noindex prevents the page from appearing in search results. nofollow tells crawlers not to pass link equity through links on that page.
Meta robots vs robots.txt?
robots.txt blocks crawling at the site level. Meta robots controls indexing and display per page. Use the Robots.txt Generator for crawl rules.
Can I preview what my tag does?
Yes. Use the Robots Meta Preview Tool to see how your directives affect indexing and snippets.
Is this tool free and does it work on mobile?
Yes on both counts. The Meta Robots Tag Generator on draft21 is completely free with no sign-up required and works on all devices.