AI crawler
Applebot-Extended — AI crawler guide
What Applebot-Extended (Apple) does, how to configure robots.txt, and how BatSignal measures access.
Operator and category
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| User-agent | Applebot-Extended |
| Operator | Apple |
| Category | training |
Purpose
Apple user-agent related to Apple Intelligence training controls, distinct from Applebot search crawling.
robots.txt guidance
Use Applebot-Extended for AI training preference; keep Applebot configured for classic Apple search features as needed.
Measurement
Listed in BatSignal’s crawl-access bot set.
Also read robots.txt for AI crawlers and AI crawl access.
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FAQ
What is Applebot-Extended?
Applebot-Extended is operated by Apple. Category: training. Apple user-agent related to Apple Intelligence training controls, distinct from Applebot search crawling.
Should I allow Applebot-Extended in robots.txt?
Use Applebot-Extended for AI training preference; keep Applebot configured for classic Apple search features as needed.
How does BatSignal treat Applebot-Extended?
Listed in BatSignal’s crawl-access bot set.