SemrushBot-OCOB User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Semrush. 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 SemrushBot-OCOB?
A specific version of SemrushBot used for On-Page SEO Checker and other specific audit tools.
Test if SemrushBot-OCOB can access your URL
Enter URL to test if SemrushBot-OCOB is allowed or blocked.
Is SemrushBot-OCOB safe?
It is recommended to use caution with SemrushBot-OCOB.
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 SemrushBot-OCOB
SemrushBot-OCOBHow to block SemrushBot-OCOB with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent SemrushBot-OCOB from accessing your site.
User-agent: SemrushBot-OCOB Disallow: /
What happens if I block SemrushBot-OCOB?
Medium Impact
Blocking SemrushBot-OCOB 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 SemrushBot-OCOB
Understanding how SemrushBot-OCOB 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