Baiduspider 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 Baiduspider?
Baiduspider is the official web crawler for Baidu, China's leading search engine. It is essential for having your website indexed and visible to users in China.
Test if Baiduspider can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Baiduspider is allowed or blocked.
Is Baiduspider safe?
Yes, Baiduspider 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 Baiduspider
BaiduspiderHow to block Baiduspider with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Baiduspider from accessing your site.
User-agent: Baiduspider Disallow: /
What happens if I block Baiduspider?
Critical Impact
Blocking Baiduspider 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 Baiduspider
Understanding how Baiduspider 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