LinkedInBot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by LinkedIn. 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 LinkedInBot?
Professional preview crawler for LinkedIn links.
Test if LinkedInBot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if LinkedInBot is allowed or blocked.
Is LinkedInBot safe?
Yes, LinkedInBot 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 LinkedInBot
LinkedInBotHow to block LinkedInBot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent LinkedInBot from accessing your site.
User-agent: LinkedInBot Disallow: /
What happens if I block LinkedInBot?
Medium Impact
Blocking LinkedInBot may prevent proper link previews when your content is shared on social media platforms. This could affect how your links appear when shared, but won't impact search rankings.
Common use cases for LinkedInBot
Understanding how LinkedInBot is typically used can help you make informed decisions about whether to allow or block it on your website.
- Generates link previews for social media shares
- Fetches Open Graph and Twitter Card metadata
- Creates rich snippets when links are posted
- Validates and displays website thumbnails
- Improves user experience on social platforms