AhrefsBot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Ahrefs. 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 AhrefsBot?
AhrefsBot is the crawler for Ahrefs, a popular SEO toolset. It is one of the most active bots on the web, used to build their backlink database.
Test if AhrefsBot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if AhrefsBot is allowed or blocked.
Is AhrefsBot safe?
It is recommended to use caution with AhrefsBot.
Caution bots may have legitimate uses but can be resource-intensive or used for competitive intelligence.
For more information about our safety badges, visit our documentation.
User-Agent String used by AhrefsBot
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Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent AhrefsBot from accessing your site.
User-agent: AhrefsBot Disallow: /
What happens if I block AhrefsBot?
Medium Impact
Blocking AhrefsBot will prevent this SEO tool from analyzing your website. This may affect SEO audits, backlink tracking, or competitive analysis tools that use this crawler. Your search rankings will NOT be affected.
Common use cases for AhrefsBot
Understanding how AhrefsBot is typically used can help you make informed decisions about whether to allow or block it on your website.
- Analyzes website structure and SEO health
- Tracks backlinks and referring domains
- Monitors keyword rankings and competitor analysis
- Crawls sites for technical SEO audits
- Generates reports for SEO professionals