Crawlspace User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Unknown. 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 Crawlspace?
A crawler associated with digital archiving or data preservation.
Test if Crawlspace can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Crawlspace is allowed or blocked.
Is Crawlspace safe?
It is recommended to use caution with Crawlspace.
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 Crawlspace
CrawlspaceHow to block Crawlspace with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Crawlspace from accessing your site.
User-agent: Crawlspace Disallow: /
What happens if I block Crawlspace?
Low Impact
Blocking Crawlspace 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 Crawlspace
Understanding how Crawlspace 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