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General Questions

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What is LLMTAG?

LLMTAG is a new, open standard designed to be the “robots.txt for the AI era.” It allows website publishers to communicate their content usage policies directly to AI agents in a machine-readable format.
Think of it as a way to tell AI systems exactly how they can and cannot use your content, just like robots.txt tells web crawlers which pages they can access.

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How is LLMTAG different from robots.txt?

robots.txt

Purpose: Controls access to URLs Question: “Can a bot access this page?” Answer: “Yes” or “No”

llmtag.txt

Purpose: Controls usage of content Question: “What can you do with this content?” Answer: Detailed usage policies

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Do I need programming knowledge to use LLMTAG?

No! The llmtag.txt file is a simple text file that follows a straightforward format. Anyone can create and understand it without technical expertise.
For WordPress users, our plugin makes it even easier with a user-friendly interface that generates the file automatically.

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Is LLMTAG legally binding?

LLMTAG is a technical standard that communicates your preferences to AI agents. While it’s not a legal document itself, it can be referenced in terms of service, copyright notices, and other legal frameworks.
Always consult with legal professionals for specific legal advice regarding content protection and AI usage policies.

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Technical Questions

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Where do I place the llmtag.txt file?

Place the llmtag.txt file in your website’s root directory, the same location as your robots.txt file: 
https://yourdomain.com/llmtag.txt

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What happens if I don’t have a llmtag.txt file?

If you don’t have a llmtag.txt file, compliant AI agents will apply default policies (typically allowing AI training and basic usage). This encourages participation without breaking functionality.

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Can I have different policies for different parts of my website?

Yes! LLMTAG supports path-based policies: 
# Global policy
spec_version: 3.0
ai_training_data: disallow

# Allow AI training for blog content
Path: /blog/
ai_training_data: allow

# Block AI training for premium content
Path: /premium/
ai_training_data: disallow

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How do I know if AI agents are respecting my policies?

WordPress Plugin

Analytics Dashboard: Track blocked requests and AI agent activity Real-time Monitoring: See which agents are accessing your content Reports: Detailed analytics and compliance reports

Manual Monitoring

Server Logs: Check your server logs for AI agent activity Third-party Tools: Use analytics tools to monitor traffic patterns Regular Reviews: Periodically review your content’s AI usage

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What if an AI agent doesn’t respect my llmtag.txt file?

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Identify the Agent

Use your server logs or analytics to identify non-compliant agents.
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Contact the Company

Reach out to the AI company to report non-compliance.
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Use Active Blocking

Use our WordPress plugin’s active blocking feature to prevent access.
4

Legal Action

Consider legal action if the violation is significant and ongoing.

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WordPress Plugin Questions

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Is the WordPress plugin free?

Yes! The LLMTAG WordPress plugin is completely free and open source. We offer:
  • Free Version: Full llmtag.txt generation and basic AI agent blocking
  • Pro Features: Advanced analytics, custom rules, and priority support (coming soon)

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Will the plugin slow down my website?

Minimal impact. The plugin is optimized for performance and typically adds less than 10ms to page load times. Most users won’t notice any difference.
The plugin uses efficient caching and optimized database queries to minimize performance impact.

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Does the plugin work with caching plugins?

Yes! The plugin is compatible with all major WordPress caching plugins:
  • WP Rocket
  • W3 Total Cache
  • WP Super Cache
  • LiteSpeed Cache
  • Cloudflare
The plugin automatically handles cache invalidation when settings are updated.

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Can I customize the llmtag.txt file generated by the plugin?

Yes! The plugin offers multiple customization options:
  • Basic Mode: Simple global policies
  • Standard Mode: Path-based and agent-specific rules
  • Advanced Mode: Full customization with custom directives

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What AI agents does the plugin block?

The plugin blocks 60+ known AI agents including:

OpenAI

  • GPTBot
  • ChatGPT-User
  • OpenAI-Web

Google AI

  • Google-Extended
  • Bard-Web
  • Gemini-Crawler

Anthropic

  • Claude-Web
  • Anthropic-Bot

Other Services

  • PerplexityBot
  • Copilot-Web
  • Various AI writing tools

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SEO and Performance Questions

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Will LLMTAG hurt my SEO?

No! LLMTAG only blocks AI agents, not search engines like Google, Bing, or Yahoo. Your content will still be indexed and ranked normally.
In fact, LLMTAG can help your SEO by ensuring that AI-generated content doesn’t compete with your original content.

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Does LLMTAG affect Google Search Console?

No impact. LLMTAG doesn’t interfere with Google Search Console or other SEO tools. Your search performance metrics will remain unchanged.

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Can I use LLMTAG with Google Analytics?

Yes! LLMTAG is fully compatible with Google Analytics and other analytics tools. You can even integrate blocking events with GA4 for enhanced tracking.

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Is LLMTAG GDPR compliant?

Yes! LLMTAG is designed with privacy in mind:
  • No Personal Data Collection: The protocol doesn’t collect personal information
  • Transparent Policies: Clear communication of data usage policies
  • User Control: Publishers maintain full control over their content policies

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Can I use LLMTAG for copyrighted content?

Yes! LLMTAG can help protect copyrighted content by clearly communicating usage restrictions to AI agents. However, it’s not a substitute for proper copyright protection.
Always consult with legal professionals for specific copyright and intellectual property advice.

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What about fair use and AI training?

LLMTAG allows you to specify your preferences regarding AI training, but it doesn’t override existing legal frameworks like fair use. It’s a technical standard that communicates your preferences.

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Implementation Questions

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How long does it take to implement LLMTAG?

Manual Implementation

Time: 5-10 minutes Steps: Create file, upload, test Difficulty: Easy

WordPress Plugin

Time: 2-5 minutes Steps: Install, configure, activate Difficulty: Very easy

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Do I need to update my llmtag.txt file regularly?

Not necessarily. Your llmtag.txt file only needs updates when:
  • You change your AI usage policies
  • You add new content sections with different policies
  • You want to allow or block specific AI agents
  • The LLMTAG specification is updated

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Can I test my llmtag.txt file?

Yes! You can test your implementation by:
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Check File Accessibility

Visit https://yourdomain.com/llmtag.txt in your browser.
2

Validate Syntax

Use our online validator at validator.llmtag.org.
3

Test with AI Agents

Use tools to simulate AI agent requests and verify blocking.

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Troubleshooting Questions

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My llmtag.txt file isn’t accessible. What’s wrong?

Possible causes:
  • File not uploaded to correct location
  • Incorrect file name (must be exactly “llmtag.txt”)
  • Server configuration issues
Solutions:
  • Verify file is in root directory
  • Check file name spelling
  • Contact hosting provider
Possible causes:
  • File permissions issues
  • Server security settings
  • .htaccess rules blocking access
Solutions:
  • Check file permissions (should be 644)
  • Review .htaccess rules
  • Contact hosting provider
Possible causes:
  • Server configuration issues
  • Plugin conflicts
  • Corrupted file
Solutions:
  • Check server error logs
  • Deactivate other plugins temporarily
  • Recreate the file

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The WordPress plugin isn’t blocking AI agents. Why?

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Check Protection Status

Verify that protection is enabled in the plugin dashboard.
2

Update Agent Database

Ensure the AI agent database is up to date.
3

Check Server Configuration

Verify that .htaccess rules are properly configured.
4

Test with Different Agents

Test blocking with various AI agent user-agents.

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My analytics aren’t showing data. What should I do?

Possible causes:
  • No AI agents accessing the site
  • Analytics not enabled
  • Database issues
Solutions:
  • Wait for AI agent traffic
  • Enable analytics in settings
  • Check database connectivity
Possible causes:
  • Caching issues
  • Partial blocking configuration
  • Time zone problems
Solutions:
  • Clear all caches
  • Review blocking configuration
  • Check time zone settings

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Support Questions

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Where can I get help?

Documentation

Complete documentation and guides

Community Discord

Real-time community support

GitHub Discussions

Technical discussions and Q&A

Email Support

Professional support for complex issues

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How quickly will I get a response?

Community Support

Discord: Usually within hours GitHub: 1-3 business days Best for: General questions and community help

Professional Support

Email: 1-2 business days Priority: Available for Pro users Best for: Complex technical issues

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Can I request new features?

Absolutely! We welcome feature requests:
1

Check Existing Requests

Search GitHub Issues to see if your feature has been requested.
2

Create New Issue

Create a detailed feature request with use cases and examples.
3

Vote on Features

Vote on existing feature requests to help prioritize development.
4

Contribute Code

Consider contributing code for features you need.

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