MicrosoftPreview User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Microsoft. 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 MicrosoftPreview?
Microsoft crawler that captures page snapshots for Microsoft product previews.
Test if MicrosoftPreview can access your URL
Enter URL to test if MicrosoftPreview is allowed or blocked.
Is MicrosoftPreview safe?
Yes, MicrosoftPreview 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 MicrosoftPreview
MicrosoftPreviewHow to block MicrosoftPreview with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent MicrosoftPreview from accessing your site.
User-agent: MicrosoftPreview Disallow: /
What happens if I block MicrosoftPreview?
Critical Impact
Blocking MicrosoftPreview 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 MicrosoftPreview
Understanding how MicrosoftPreview 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