Disavow Generator
Create a properly formatted Google disavow file from a list of domains or URLs.
Bare domains will automatically get the domain: prefix. Full URLs are kept as-is.
Disavow file generator: how it works
Paste the domains or URLs you want Google to ignore, and the disavow file generator writes them in the format Google's disavow tool accepts. A bare domain becomes a domain: line (covering every link from that domain), a full URL stays as one URL, and lines starting with # are kept as notes. Download the file and upload it in Search Console.
Before you upload a disavow file
- Most sites never need one. Google ignores most spammy links on its own.
- Use it when you have a manual action for unnatural links, or clear evidence of a paid or spam link scheme.
- Try to have the links removed first, and keep the file: each upload replaces the previous one.
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FAQs
What is a disavow file?
A disavow file tells Google to ignore specific backlinks when assessing your site. It's used to deal with toxic or spammy links that could trigger a manual penalty.
When should I use the disavow tool?
Only when you have clear evidence of harmful backlinks AND you've already tried to have them removed manually. Google says most sites never need to use it.
Should I disavow domains or individual URLs?
Disavowing at the domain level (domain:example.com) is safer - it covers all current and future links from that domain. Only disavow individual URLs if the domain also has good links.
How do I submit the disavow file?
Go to Google's Disavow Tool in Search Console, select your property, and upload the .txt file. It may take weeks for Google to process it.