Google-InspectionTool User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Google. Verify the official user-agent string and safety status for this bot. Use the tools below to run a live crawlability test and get copy-paste robots.txt rules to manage its access. Crawler info last updated on .
What is Google-InspectionTool?
The crawler used by the URL Inspection tool in Google Search Console. It mimics Googlebot to show you how Google sees your page.
Test if Google-InspectionTool can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Google-InspectionTool is allowed or blocked.
Is Google-InspectionTool safe?
Yes, Google-InspectionTool 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 Google-InspectionTool
Google-InspectionToolHow to block Google-InspectionTool with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Google-InspectionTool from accessing your site.
User-agent: Google-InspectionTool Disallow: /
What happens if I block Google-InspectionTool?
Critical Impact
Blocking Google-InspectionTool may affect how Google processes your website. This could impact your search rankings, rich results, or specific Google features. Review Google's documentation before blocking.
Common use cases for Google-InspectionTool
Understanding how Google-InspectionTool is typically used can help you make informed decisions about whether to allow or block it on your website.
- Specialized Google crawler for specific features
- May handle images, videos, or other media types
- Supports Google Search features and rich results
- Works alongside main Googlebot for comprehensive indexing
- Respects robots.txt and crawl-delay directives