AI crawler
ChatGPT-User — AI crawler guide
What ChatGPT-User (OpenAI) does, how to configure robots.txt, and how BatSignal measures access.
Operator and category
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| User-agent | ChatGPT-User |
| Operator | OpenAI |
| Category | agent |
Purpose
Used when ChatGPT browses the live web during an interactive user session.
robots.txt guidance
Blocking ChatGPT-User limits what ChatGPT can verify live. Treat browsing agents separately from bulk training crawlers.
Measurement
BatSignal lists ChatGPT-User in the AI bot roster so your robots policy is visible in the audit.
Also read robots.txt for AI crawlers and AI crawl access.
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FAQ
What is ChatGPT-User?
ChatGPT-User is operated by OpenAI. Category: agent. Used when ChatGPT browses the live web during an interactive user session.
Should I allow ChatGPT-User in robots.txt?
Blocking ChatGPT-User limits what ChatGPT can verify live. Treat browsing agents separately from bulk training crawlers.
How does BatSignal treat ChatGPT-User?
BatSignal lists ChatGPT-User in the AI bot roster so your robots policy is visible in the audit.