Bravest User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Brave. 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 Bravest?
The web crawler for Brave Software, used to support Brave Search and AI initiatives.
Test if Bravest can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Bravest is allowed or blocked.
Is Bravest safe?
Yes, Bravest 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 Bravest
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Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Bravest from accessing your site.
User-agent: Bravest Disallow: /
What happens if I block Bravest?
Low Impact
Blocking Bravest 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 Bravest
Understanding how Bravest 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