Amzn-SearchBot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Amazon. 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 Amzn-SearchBot?
Amazon's search crawler, specifically used for ensuring product visibility in Amazon's ecosystem (e.g., Rufus). Blocking this can de-index products from Amazon search.
Test if Amzn-SearchBot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Amzn-SearchBot is allowed or blocked.
Is Amzn-SearchBot safe?
Yes, Amzn-SearchBot 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 Amzn-SearchBot
Amzn-SearchBotHow to block Amzn-SearchBot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Amzn-SearchBot from accessing your site.
User-agent: Amzn-SearchBot Disallow: /
What happens if I block Amzn-SearchBot?
Critical Impact
Blocking Amzn-SearchBot will prevent your website from appearing in search results. This will significantly reduce your organic traffic and visibility. Only block if you intentionally want to remove your site from this search engine.
Common use cases for Amzn-SearchBot
Understanding how Amzn-SearchBot is typically used can help you make informed decisions about whether to allow or block it on your website.
- Crawls and indexes web pages for search results
- Discovers new and updated content on your website
- Analyzes page structure, content, and links for ranking
- Renders JavaScript to understand dynamic content
- Checks for mobile-friendliness and page speed