GoogleOther User-Agent & Blocking Rules
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What is GoogleOther?
A generic Google crawler used for various internal tasks and research that don't directly affect search ranking, such as R&D.
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Enter URL to test if GoogleOther is allowed or blocked.
Is GoogleOther Safe?
Yes, GoogleOther is considered safe.
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User-Agent String used by GoogleOther
GoogleOtherHow to Block GoogleOther?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent GoogleOther from accessing your site.
User-agent: GoogleOther Disallow: /