Twitterbot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by X (Twitter)
Safe
What is Twitterbot?
Twitterbot (now X) fetches content to generate 'Cards' (previews) when links are posted on the X platform.
Test if Twitterbot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Twitterbot is allowed or blocked.
Is Twitterbot Safe?
Yes, Twitterbot 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 Twitterbot
TwitterbotHow to Block Twitterbot?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Twitterbot from accessing your site.
User-agent: Twitterbot Disallow: /