GoogleOther 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 GoogleOther?
A generic Google crawler used for various internal tasks and research that don't directly affect search ranking, such as R&D.
Test if GoogleOther can access your URL
Enter URL to test if GoogleOther is allowed or blocked.
Is GoogleOther safe?
Yes, GoogleOther 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 GoogleOther
GoogleOtherHow to block GoogleOther with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent GoogleOther from accessing your site.
User-agent: GoogleOther Disallow: /
What happens if I block GoogleOther?
Critical Impact
Blocking GoogleOther 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 GoogleOther
Understanding how GoogleOther 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