DataForSeoBot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by DataForSEO. 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 DataForSeoBot?
DataForSeoBot collects SERP and keyword data to provide API services for other SEO software developers.
Test if DataForSeoBot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if DataForSeoBot is allowed or blocked.
Is DataForSeoBot safe?
It is recommended to use caution with DataForSeoBot.
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 DataForSeoBot
DataForSeoBotHow to block DataForSeoBot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent DataForSeoBot from accessing your site.
User-agent: DataForSeoBot Disallow: /
What happens if I block DataForSeoBot?
Medium Impact
Blocking DataForSeoBot 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 DataForSeoBot
Understanding how DataForSeoBot 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