YahooSeeker User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Yahoo. 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 YahooSeeker?
YahooSeeker is a crawler used by Yahoo for various content discovery tasks, distinct from the main Slurp crawler.
Test if YahooSeeker can access your URL
Enter URL to test if YahooSeeker is allowed or blocked.
Is YahooSeeker safe?
Yes, YahooSeeker 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 YahooSeeker
YahooSeekerHow to block YahooSeeker with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent YahooSeeker from accessing your site.
User-agent: YahooSeeker Disallow: /
What happens if I block YahooSeeker?
Critical Impact
Blocking YahooSeeker 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 YahooSeeker
Understanding how YahooSeeker 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