YandexAdditionalBot 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 YandexAdditionalBot?
Another variation of Yandex's supplementary crawlers, often used for specialized content discovery.
Test if YandexAdditionalBot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if YandexAdditionalBot is allowed or blocked.
Is YandexAdditionalBot safe?
Yes, YandexAdditionalBot 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 YandexAdditionalBot
YandexAdditionalBotHow to block YandexAdditionalBot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent YandexAdditionalBot from accessing your site.
User-agent: YandexAdditionalBot Disallow: /
What happens if I block YandexAdditionalBot?
Critical Impact
Blocking YandexAdditionalBot 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 YandexAdditionalBot
Understanding how YandexAdditionalBot 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