Multi-Bot Path Matrix
Test several URL paths across multiple AI crawlers in one run and review allow/block outcomes side by side.
Free AI Bot Path Tester
Check path-level AI crawler access and directive conflicts.
Example result — enter a URL to run your own
Coverage Summarypass
Checks: 9 | Paths: 3 | Bots: 3
Robots and Header Findingspass
Blocked by robots: 1 | Restrictive x-robots-tag: 0 | Conflicts: 0
Fetch Healthpass
Fetch errors: 0 | robots.txt: https://example.com/robots.txt
Diagnostic 1warn
PerplexityBot is blocked from /pricing by robots.txt.
| / | gptbot | allow | 200 | - | no | Allow: / | - |
| /blog | gptbot | allow | 200 | - | no | Allow: / | - |
| /pricing | perplexitybot | block | 200 | - | no | Disallow: /pricing | - |
Path-level robots test AI user-agent batch check x-robots-tag conflict detection Per-path HTTP status audit
What is AI Bot Path Tester?
AI Bot Path Tester validates how important URL paths behave for AI user-agents. It evaluates robots.txt matching and compares that with x-robots-tag headers on the page response.
Why it matters for AI SEO: A path can be allowed in robots.txt while still returning restrictive response directives. These conflicts create inconsistent crawl and indexing signals for retrieval systems.
Launch QA: Test newly published content paths to ensure key AI crawlers can access high-value pages before campaigns launch.
Template Verification: Detect x-robots-tag directives applied globally by middleware or edge rules that accidentally weaken AI discoverability.
Policy Audits: Check multiple paths and bots in one run to verify your AI crawl policy is applied consistently across sections.
How to Use This Tool
- 1 Enter a site URL.
- 2 Add one or more paths and AI user-agents.
- 3 Run the test to compare robots and headers.
- 4 Resolve conflicts and retest critical paths.
What You Get
Directive Conflict Alerts
Catch cases where robots.txt allows crawling but page-level x-robots-tag directives are restrictive.
Policy QA at Scale
Validate consistent AI crawler policy across blog, docs, product, and landing page paths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about AI Bot Path Tester
The AI Bot Path Tester works by analyzing your URL or input and returning an immediate, actionable report. Use the findings for fast SEO implementation and QA.
Yes, the AI Bot Path Tester is free to use with no signup required. You can run checks instantly without paywalls.
Incomplete results usually happen when a website blocks automated requests or relies heavily on client-side rendering. Remote access restrictions can also limit what the tool can fetch.
Yes, these results are designed for practical client SEO audits and implementation handoff. They help teams prioritize fixes and validate outcomes quickly.