Firecrawl User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Firecrawl. 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 Firecrawl?
API for converting web pages to LLM-ready formats.
Test if Firecrawl can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Firecrawl is allowed or blocked.
Is Firecrawl safe?
Yes, Firecrawl 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 Firecrawl
FirecrawlHow to block Firecrawl with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Firecrawl from accessing your site.
User-agent: Firecrawl Disallow: /
What happens if I block Firecrawl?
Low Impact
Blocking Firecrawl 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 Firecrawl
Understanding how Firecrawl 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