CCBot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Common Crawl. 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 CCBot?
CCBot is the crawler for Common Crawl, a non-profit that scrapes the web to provide open datasets. While useful for research, it consumes significant bandwidth.
Test if CCBot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if CCBot is allowed or blocked.
Is CCBot safe?
It is recommended to use caution with CCBot.
Caution bots may have legitimate uses but can be resource-intensive or used for competitive intelligence.
For more information about our safety badges, visit our documentation.
User-Agent String used by CCBot
CCBotHow to block CCBot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent CCBot from accessing your site.
User-agent: CCBot Disallow: /
What happens if I block CCBot?
Low Impact
Blocking CCBot 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 CCBot
Understanding how CCBot 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