Quora-Bot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Quora. 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 Quora-Bot?
Quora-Bot crawls content to ensure the quality and relevance of links shared on Quora.
Test if Quora-Bot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Quora-Bot is allowed or blocked.
Is Quora-Bot safe?
Yes, Quora-Bot 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 Quora-Bot
Quora-BotHow to block Quora-Bot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Quora-Bot from accessing your site.
User-agent: Quora-Bot Disallow: /
What happens if I block Quora-Bot?
Medium Impact
Blocking Quora-Bot 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 Quora-Bot
Understanding how Quora-Bot 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