Google-Extended User-Agent & Blocking Rules
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What is Google-Extended?
A standalone token that allows web publishers to control whether their content is used to train Google's AI models (Gemini, Vertex AI) without affecting Google Search ranking.
Test if Google-Extended can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Google-Extended is allowed or blocked.
Is Google-Extended Safe?
Yes, Google-Extended is considered safe.
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User-Agent String used by Google-Extended
Google-ExtendedHow to Block Google-Extended?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Google-Extended from accessing your site.
User-agent: Google-Extended Disallow: /