PetalBot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Huawei. 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 PetalBot?
PetalBot is the web crawler for Petal Search, a search engine developed by Huawei. It is significant for reaching mobile users on Huawei devices.
Test if PetalBot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if PetalBot is allowed or blocked.
Is PetalBot safe?
Yes, PetalBot 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 PetalBot
PetalBotHow to block PetalBot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent PetalBot from accessing your site.
User-agent: PetalBot Disallow: /
What happens if I block PetalBot?
Critical Impact
Blocking PetalBot 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 PetalBot
Understanding how PetalBot 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