FriendlyCrawler 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 FriendlyCrawler?
A crawler that claims to be friendly, but often associated with marketing or SEO data collection.
Test if FriendlyCrawler can access your URL
Enter URL to test if FriendlyCrawler is allowed or blocked.
Is FriendlyCrawler safe?
It is recommended to use caution with FriendlyCrawler.
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 FriendlyCrawler
FriendlyCrawlerHow to block FriendlyCrawler with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent FriendlyCrawler from accessing your site.
User-agent: FriendlyCrawler Disallow: /
What happens if I block FriendlyCrawler?
Low Impact
Blocking FriendlyCrawler 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 FriendlyCrawler
Understanding how FriendlyCrawler 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