Applebot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Apple. 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 Applebot?
Applebot is the web crawler for Apple. It powers Siri and Spotlight suggestions, as well as Apple Intelligence features.
Test if Applebot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Applebot is allowed or blocked.
Is Applebot safe?
Yes, Applebot 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 Applebot
ApplebotHow to block Applebot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Applebot from accessing your site.
User-agent: Applebot Disallow: /
What happens if I block Applebot?
Critical Impact
Blocking Applebot 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 Applebot
Understanding how Applebot 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