MoodleBot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Moodle. 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 MoodleBot?
A crawler associated with Moodle, the open-source learning management system, likely for link checking.
Test if MoodleBot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if MoodleBot is allowed or blocked.
Is MoodleBot safe?
Yes, MoodleBot 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 MoodleBot
MoodleBotHow to block MoodleBot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent MoodleBot from accessing your site.
User-agent: MoodleBot Disallow: /
What happens if I block MoodleBot?
Low Impact
Blocking MoodleBot 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 MoodleBot
Understanding how MoodleBot 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