AI Crawler Index · ByteDance · Bytespider
Which tech websites block Bytespider?
As of 2026-10-03, 14 of the 163 tech websites whose robots.txt we could read (8.6%) block Bytespider, ByteDance's AI training crawler, on the home page, compared with 12.3% of all sites; 7 more block it on some paths.
8.6%
of 163 tech websites block Bytespider
12.3%
of all sites
14
sites block it
All 14 tech websites that block Bytespider
| # | Site | Policy | Crawlers blocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | github.com | Blocks training only | 1 of 29 |
| 28 | yahoo.com | Blocks some AI search | 8 of 29 |
| 62 | unity3d.com | Blocks training only | 1 of 29 |
| 106 | canva.com | Blocks training only | 6 of 29 |
| 110 | meraki.com | Blocks some AI search | 27 of 29 |
| 176 | unsplash.com | Blocks some AI search | 3 of 29 |
| 200 | aol.com | Blocks training only | 6 of 29 |
| 201 | pixabay.com | Blocks training only | 6 of 29 |
| 224 | scribd.com | Blocks training only | 3 of 29 |
| 234 | slideshare.net | Blocks training only | 3 of 29 |
| 382 | pexels.com | Blocks some AI search | 7 of 29 |
| 388 | figma.com | Blocks training only | 6 of 29 |
| 839 | hostinger.com | Blocks training only | 2 of 29 |
| 1105 | unity.com | Blocks training only | 1 of 29 |
Popular tech websites that allow Bytespider
Other AI crawlers and tech websites
- GPTBot 4.3%
- ClaudeBot 6.1%
- PerplexityBot 2.5%
- Google-Extended 3.7%
- CCBot 6.7%
- Applebot-Extended 2.5%
Bytespider in other segments
- news websites 33.2%
- .it (Italy) websites 30.9%
- .au (Australia) websites 29.7%
- .fr (France) websites 27.1%
- social websites 26.9%
- .nl (Netherlands) websites 22.9%
- reference websites 22.2%
- .de (Germany) websites 22.2%
- .es (Spain) websites 19.4%
- .app websites 16.7%
- .ch (Switzerland) websites 16.7%
- .pl (Poland) websites 15.1%
- .com websites 13.9%
- .uk (United Kingdom) websites 13.3%
FAQ
- Which tech websites block Bytespider?
- github.com, yahoo.com, unity3d.com, canva.com, meraki.com, unsplash.com, aol.com, pixabay.com, and 6 more (full list on this page).
- How many tech websites block Bytespider?
- As of 2026-10-03, 14 of the 163 tech websites whose robots.txt we could read (8.6%) block Bytespider, ByteDance's AI training crawler, on the home page, compared with 12.3% of all sites; 7 more block it on some paths.
- How do I block or allow Bytespider on my site?
- Add "User-agent: Bytespider" followed by "Disallow: /" to https://<your-site>/robots.txt to block it, or "Allow: /" to allow it. Check the result with the free AI crawler checker at tools.yukai.uk/free/ai-crawler-checker.