EchoboxBot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Echobox. 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 EchoboxBot?
EchoboxBot is used by Echobox, a social publishing automation tool for publishers.
Test if EchoboxBot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if EchoboxBot is allowed or blocked.
Is EchoboxBot safe?
It is recommended to use caution with EchoboxBot.
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 EchoboxBot
EchoboxBotHow to block EchoboxBot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent EchoboxBot from accessing your site.
User-agent: EchoboxBot Disallow: /
What happens if I block EchoboxBot?
Low Impact
Blocking EchoboxBot 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 EchoboxBot
Understanding how EchoboxBot 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