magpie-crawler User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Brandwatch. 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 magpie-crawler?
Magpie-crawler is associated with Brandwatch (formerly Brandwatch / Crimson Hexagon) for social listening.
Test if magpie-crawler can access your URL
Enter URL to test if magpie-crawler is allowed or blocked.
Is magpie-crawler safe?
It is recommended to use caution with magpie-crawler.
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 magpie-crawler
magpie-crawlerHow to block magpie-crawler with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent magpie-crawler from accessing your site.
User-agent: magpie-crawler Disallow: /
What happens if I block magpie-crawler?
Low Impact
Blocking magpie-crawler 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 magpie-crawler
Understanding how magpie-crawler 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