Arquivo-web-crawler User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by FCT (Portugal). 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 Arquivo-web-crawler?
The web crawler for Arquivo.pt, the Portuguese web archive, preserving the history of the Portuguese web.
Test if Arquivo-web-crawler can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Arquivo-web-crawler is allowed or blocked.
Is Arquivo-web-crawler safe?
Yes, Arquivo-web-crawler is considered safe.
This bot is verified and generally respected by the SEO community.
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User-Agent String used by Arquivo-web-crawler
Arquivo-web-crawlerHow to block Arquivo-web-crawler with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Arquivo-web-crawler from accessing your site.
User-agent: Arquivo-web-crawler Disallow: /
What happens if I block Arquivo-web-crawler?
Low Impact
Blocking Arquivo-web-crawler 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 Arquivo-web-crawler
Understanding how Arquivo-web-crawler 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