Applebot-Extended 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-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.
Caution bots may have legitimate uses but can be resource-intensive or used for competitive intelligence.
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User-Agent String used by Applebot-Extended
Applebot-ExtendedHow to block Applebot-Extended with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Applebot-Extended from accessing your site.
User-agent: Applebot-Extended Disallow: /
What happens if I block Applebot-Extended?
Critical Impact
Blocking Applebot-Extended 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-Extended
Understanding how Applebot-Extended 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