imgproxy User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Open Source. 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 imgproxy?
A fast and secure standalone server for resizing and converting remote images. Often used as a proxy.
Test if imgproxy can access your URL
Enter URL to test if imgproxy is allowed or blocked.
Is imgproxy safe?
It is recommended to use caution with imgproxy.
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 imgproxy
imgproxyHow to block imgproxy with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent imgproxy from accessing your site.
User-agent: imgproxy Disallow: /
What happens if I block imgproxy?
Low Impact
Blocking imgproxy 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 imgproxy
Understanding how imgproxy 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