DataForSeoBot
SafeUser-agent: DataForSeoBot
Category: SEO Tools
SEO impact if blocked: 0/10
DataForSEO
1 crawler operated by DataForSEO
https://dataforseo.com/Who DataForSEO is, for site owners
DataForSEO operates 1 crawler in our directory, filed under SEO Tools. Its crawl behaviour is rated safe.
Blocking DataForSEO carries an SEO impact score of 0/10. Blocking impact is rated: Varies - Evaluate before blocking.
Our recommendation for DataForSEO: Generally safe to allow; provides legitimate crawling value.
DataForSEO at a glance
| Operator | DataForSEO |
|---|---|
| Crawler in directory | 1 |
| Categories | SEO Tools |
| SEO impact if blocked | 0/10 |
| Crawl behaviour | 1 rated safe |
| Website | dataforseo.com |
| Official crawler docs | DataForSEO crawler documentation |
Crawler operated by DataForSEO
How to block or allow DataForSEO in robots.txt
This rule covers the single crawler DataForSEO operates. Add it to the robots.txt file at the root of your domain.
Block DataForSEO completely
User-agent: DataForSeoBot
Disallow: /
Allow DataForSEO explicitly
User-agent: DataForSeoBot
Allow: /
robots.txt is a request, not an enforcement mechanism. A crawler that ignores it needs a block at the server or CDN layer. Rules are case-sensitive on the path and matched against the user-agent token, not the full user-agent string.
Frequently asked questions about DataForSEO
What crawler does DataForSEO run?
DataForSEO operates 1 crawler in our directory: DataForSeoBot (user-agent DataForSeoBot).
Should I block DataForSEO?
Generally safe to allow; provides legitimate crawling value. The SEO impact score for blocking is 0/10, where 10 means blocking costs you the most visibility.
How do I block DataForSEO in robots.txt?
Add the following to robots.txt at your domain root: User-agent: DataForSeoBot then Disallow: /.
Does blocking DataForSEO hurt my search rankings?
Blocking impact is rated: Varies - Evaluate before blocking. Google's own ranking crawler is Googlebot, which this operator does not run, so blocking DataForSEO does not by itself remove you from Google's index. What it can change is whether AI assistants and analytics tools can read your pages.