Applebot-Extended User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Apple
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What is Applebot-Extended?
Applebot-Extended is a secondary user-agent used by Apple. It allows web publishers to control how their content is used for training Apple's generative AI models while still remaining in search results.
Test if Applebot-Extended can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Applebot-Extended is allowed or blocked.
Is Applebot-Extended Safe?
It is recommended to use caution with Applebot-Extended.
This bot 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 Applebot-Extended
Applebot-ExtendedHow to Block Applebot-Extended?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Applebot-Extended from accessing your site.
User-agent: Applebot-Extended Disallow: /