"Google has been saying that no one uses the LLMs.txt file, that Google won't use it, that it can be useless, and you probably should noindex it if you do use it. Well, Google itself uploaded an LLMs.txt file for the Google Search Central portal. The file is over here: developers.google.com/search/docs/llms.txt. This was spotted by Lidia Infante who posted it on Bluesky and asked John Mueller of Google, "Is this an endorsement of llms.txt or are you trolling us, John?""
"John replied saying, "hmmn :-/" So what is up with this? Is Google trolling us? Forum discussion at Bluesky."
Google publicly advised that LLMs.txt files are unused, that Google would not rely on them, and that site owners should probably noindex such files. A reachable LLMs.txt file now exists on the Google Search Central portal at developers.google.com/search/docs/llms.txt, creating a direct contrast with the prior guidance. The file's appearance triggered scrutiny on social platforms and prompted questions about whether the file represents endorsement, experimentation, or a tongue-in-cheek gesture. A brief Google reply to the inquiry used an ambiguous emoticon, leaving the intent unclear and prompting ongoing attention from web professionals.
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