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Disavow File Generator
Format domains and individual page URLs you have already reviewed into a plain-text disavow file. The tool checks syntax and removes duplicate entries; it does not judge link quality.
Use this carefullyDisavowing links is an advanced action that can affect search performance. Google recommends using it only when you have a considerable number of spammy or artificial links and a manual action or likely manual action. Review links and try removal first.
One entry per line. Enter a bare domain to format it as domain:example.com, a full http/https URL for one page, or a comment starting with #.
This tool only creates a text file. It does not connect to Search Console or submit the file.
How to use the Disavow File Generator
- Paste the domains or page URLs you have already reviewed into the 'Reviewed domains or page URLs' textarea, one entry per line, using domain:example.com for whole domains.
- Add # comments to document why entries are included, since future you will thank present you.
- Click 'Validate and format' to check syntax, normalize entries and remove duplicates, then read the line counts in the status message.
- Click 'Copy contents' or 'Download disavow.txt', then submit the file yourself through the matching Search Console property.
Why it matters
Google's disavow tool is a last resort for sites hit by spammy or artificial links, often alongside a manual action. Used carelessly it can tank rankings by telling Google to ignore legitimate links, which is why Google recommends it only for considerable spam and only after trying link removal. A formatter that validates syntax and dedupes entries keeps the one part you control, the file itself, error-free while you make the hard judgment calls.
Disavow File Generator FAQs
Will this tool find toxic links for me?
No. It only formats and validates the entries you provide; it cannot measure link quality or judge which links are harmful. Review your referring links manually, ideally in Search Console's Links report, before adding any domain or URL to the file.
What does domain:example.com do?
The domain: directive applies the disavow instruction to every link from that domain and its subdomains, which is the right scope for clearly spammy sites. A full page URL entry targets only that individual page, useful when one bad page sits on an otherwise legitimate domain.
Can this submit the file to Google?
No. It only creates the text file in your browser. After careful review, download disavow.txt and upload it yourself through the appropriate Search Console property, remembering that the file applies at the property level. Always double-check which property you are uploading to, because the disavow applies to that entire property.
Should I disavow links without a manual action?
Usually not. Google states the tool is for sites with a considerable number of spammy or artificial links, typically with a manual action or a likely one, and recommends requesting link removal first. Google's algorithms already ignore most spam automatically, so casual disavowing can remove links that were helping you.