PerplexityBot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
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What is PerplexityBot?
PerplexityBot is the web crawler for Perplexity AI. It gathers real-time information to answer user queries with citations.
Test if PerplexityBot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if PerplexityBot is allowed or blocked.
Is PerplexityBot Safe?
Yes, PerplexityBot is considered safe.
This bot is verified and generally respected by the SEO community.
For more information about our safety badges, visit our documentation.
User-Agent String used by PerplexityBot
PerplexityBotHow to Block PerplexityBot?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent PerplexityBot from accessing your site.
User-agent: PerplexityBot Disallow: /