Pinterestbot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Pinterest. 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 Pinterestbot?
Pinterestbot crawls images and pages to validate and display content pinned by users on Pinterest.
Test if Pinterestbot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Pinterestbot is allowed or blocked.
Is Pinterestbot safe?
Yes, Pinterestbot 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 Pinterestbot
PinterestbotHow to block Pinterestbot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Pinterestbot from accessing your site.
User-agent: Pinterestbot Disallow: /
What happens if I block Pinterestbot?
Medium Impact
Blocking Pinterestbot 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 Pinterestbot
Understanding how Pinterestbot 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