How to block semrush bot
- George Apostolov
How to block semrush bot: step-by-step guide
Head over to Plugins in the left sidebar of your WordPress dashboard.
Select Add New from the dropdown.
Search for Robots.txt in the plugin marketplace.
You can select and install any of the robots text editor apps. Let's go with Robots.txt Editor
After installation, head over to Settings>Reading in the left sidebar.
To block the Semrush bot type: User-agent: SemrushBot Disallow: /
Finally, clear the cache by going to Toolbar > WPRocket > clear cache to set things in motion.
Quick answer: To block Semrush bot in WordPress, navigate to Plugins, install the Robots.txt Editor plugin, access Settings and Reading, add the user-agent and disallow directives, and clear the cache using WPRocket.
About this Semrush tutorial
Prevent Semrush from crawling your WordPress site by installing a robots text editor and adding blocking directives to your configuration. This guide shows how to block semrush bot in 7 steps, starting with "Head over to Plugins in the left sidebar of your WordPress dashboard" and finishing with "Finally, clear the cache by going to Toolbar > WPRocket > clear cache to set things in...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Semrush interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to block semrush bot?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Semrush data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Semrush. Related guides: How to cancel semrush subscription, How to Change Location in Semrush Position Tracking and How to Check Backlinks in Semrush. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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