Yandex User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Yandex. 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 Yandex?
Legacy or alternative user-agent string sometimes used by Yandex's crawling infrastructure. It serves a similar purpose to the main YandexBot.
Test if Yandex can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Yandex is allowed or blocked.
Is Yandex safe?
Yes, Yandex 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 Yandex
YandexHow to block Yandex with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Yandex from accessing your site.
User-agent: Yandex Disallow: /
What happens if I block Yandex?
Critical Impact
Blocking Yandex 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 Yandex
Understanding how Yandex 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