DotBot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Moz. 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 DotBot?
DotBot is the web crawler for Moz, a leading SEO software company. It gathers data for their Link Explorer and other tools.
Test if DotBot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if DotBot is allowed or blocked.
Is DotBot safe?
It is recommended to use caution with DotBot.
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 DotBot
DotBotHow to block DotBot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent DotBot from accessing your site.
User-agent: DotBot Disallow: /
What happens if I block DotBot?
Medium Impact
Blocking DotBot 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 DotBot
Understanding how DotBot 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