Applebot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
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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?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Applebot from accessing your site.
User-agent: Applebot Disallow: /