Amazon Kendra User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Amazon. 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 Amazon Kendra?
Amazon Kendra is an intelligent enterprise search service powered by machine learning.
Test if Amazon Kendra can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Amazon Kendra is allowed or blocked.
Is Amazon Kendra safe?
Yes, Amazon Kendra is considered safe.
This bot is verified and generally respected by the SEO community.
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User-Agent String used by Amazon Kendra
Amazon KendraHow to block Amazon Kendra with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Amazon Kendra from accessing your site.
User-agent: Amazon Kendra Disallow: /
What happens if I block Amazon Kendra?
Low Impact
Blocking Amazon Kendra will prevent automated scraping of your content. This is generally safe and recommended to protect your content and reduce server load. Your search rankings will NOT be affected.
Common use cases for Amazon Kendra
Understanding how Amazon Kendra is typically used can help you make informed decisions about whether to allow or block it on your website.
- Extracts content, prices, or data from websites
- May be used for competitive intelligence
- Often operates without explicit permission
- Can increase server load and bandwidth usage
- May violate terms of service or copyright