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kaurksifat 07-18-2018 06:43 AM

Yes, there is a limit to robots.txt file in terms of filesize 500 KB as Vipin points out.

A maximum file size may be enforced per crawler. Content which is after the maximum file size may be ignored. Google currently enforces a size limit of 500kb.

Source: Robots.txt Specifications

In terms of limitations (not sure if you meant that as well), there’s the fact that the robots.txt file is merely a optional directive, not a mandate. So search engines don’t have to adhere to your guidelines. It’s unethical not to, but it’s not illegal.

We’ve actually covered this queston in our FAQ here: Robots.txt file: the ultimate reference guide. You can read a lot more on the robots.txt file if you’re interested in learning more.

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couponsale 07-18-2018 02:53 PM

Google currently enforces a size limit of 500kb.

steve lobo 07-20-2018 02:21 AM

The robot.txt file in terms of file size is 500 KB

benfalcon 07-20-2018 02:59 AM

Yes, there is a limit to robots.txt file in terms of filesize 500 KB as Vipin points out. A maximum file size may be enforced per crawler. Content which is after the maximum file size may be ignored. Google currently enforces a size limit of 500kb.

johnradon 07-23-2018 12:32 AM

A maximum file size may be enforced per crawler. Content which is after the maximum file size may be ignored. Google currently enforces a size limit of 500kb.

loganjake 07-23-2018 02:30 AM

Yes, there is a limit to robots.txt file in terms of filesize 500 KB as Vipin points out. A maximum file size may be enforced per crawler. Content which is after the maximum file size may be ignored. Google currently enforces a size limit of

watson jamare 07-23-2018 04:44 AM

there is a limit to robots.txt file in terms of filesize 500 KB as Vipin points out. A maximum file size may be enforced per crawler. Content which is after the maximum file size may be ignored. Google currently enforces a size limit of 500kb. Google currently enforces a size limit of 500kb. Content which is after the most extreme record size might be overlooked.

nathanleo 07-23-2018 05:35 AM

Yes, there is a limit to robots.txt file in terms of filesize 500 KB as Vipin points out. A maximum file size may be enforced per crawler. Content which is after the maximum file size may be ignored. Google currently enforces a size limit of 500kb.

Shivam Tripathi 07-25-2018 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NandiniShinde (Post 1314324)
Hello Everyone, Can anyone tell me What is the limit of a robot.txt file?

there is a limit to robots.txt file in terms of filesize 500 KB


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