Fix Wildcard Blocking AI Crawlers

Disallow: /* or broad path patterns can block more than intended. AI crawlers may be blocked from key sections.

Common causes

  • Disallow: /* or Disallow: *.
  • Disallow: /.* or regex-style pattern.
  • Wildcard in path blocks whole site.

How to fix

  1. Use specific paths instead of wildcards.
  2. Test with User-Agent Rules for AI.
  3. Allow before Disallow for paths you want open.