Kangaroo Bot 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 Kangaroo Bot?
A crawler often associated with SEO or marketing data collection.
Test if Kangaroo Bot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Kangaroo Bot is allowed or blocked.
Is Kangaroo Bot safe?
No, Kangaroo Bot is generally considered aggressive.
This bot typically consumes server resources without providing search ranking value.
For more information about our safety badges, visit our documentation.
User-Agent String used by Kangaroo Bot
Kangaroo BotHow to block Kangaroo Bot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Kangaroo Bot from accessing your site.
User-agent: Kangaroo Bot Disallow: /
What happens if I block Kangaroo Bot?
Low Impact
Blocking Kangaroo Bot 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 Kangaroo Bot
Understanding how Kangaroo Bot 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