baidu User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Baidu. 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 baidu?
A common token or alias associated with Baidu's crawling activities, often seen alongside Baiduspider.
Test if baidu can access your URL
Enter URL to test if baidu is allowed or blocked.
Is baidu safe?
Yes, baidu 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 baidu
baiduHow to block baidu with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent baidu from accessing your site.
User-agent: baidu Disallow: /
What happens if I block baidu?
Critical Impact
Blocking baidu 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 baidu
Understanding how baidu 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