Bot Database
Learn about specific bots, how they work, and how to handle them
SemrushBot: SEO Analytics Crawler
Learn about SemrushBot, the web crawler behind Semrush SEO tools, how it works, and whether you should allow it to crawl your site.
Scrapy Bots: Detecting and Handling Web Scrapers
Learn how to identify Scrapy-based web scrapers, understand their impact, and implement effective countermeasures.
MJ12bot: Majestic Backlink Crawler
Learn about MJ12bot, the web crawler behind Majestic SEO tools, how it works, and whether you should allow it to crawl your site.
Googlebot: Google's Web Crawler Explained
Complete guide to Googlebot - how Google's crawler works, how to detect it, and how to optimize your site for better crawling.
DotBot: Moz SEO Tools Crawler
Learn about DotBot (Moz crawler), how it works for SEO analysis and backlink discovery, and whether you should allow it to crawl your site.
DDoS Botnets: Understanding and Defending Against Attack Bots
Learn about DDoS botnets, how they work, how to detect attacks, and essential defense strategies to protect your website.
Bingbot: Microsoft's Search Crawler Explained
Complete guide to Bingbot - how Microsoft's search crawler works, how to detect it, and how to optimize your site for Bing search.
AhrefsBot: SEO Research Crawler
Learn about AhrefsBot, the web crawler behind Ahrefs SEO tools, how it works, and whether you should allow it to crawl your site.