Operator

Netcraft

Netcraft runs 4 bots across 3 agent types. Each one is a separate user-agent so you can allow or block them independently.

Bot

Type

Purpose

Description

NetcraftBrand Intelligence · Intel + audit

Brand Intelligence

Intel + audit

Netcraft is operated by Netcraft. Competitive, marketing, or threat-intelligence data collection. Often crawls competitor pages, ad creatives, or pricing pages on behalf of a buyer.

Netcraft SSL Server SurveySecurity Scanner · Security probe

Security Scanner

Security probe

Netcraft SSL Server Survey is operated by Netcraft. Probes websites for vulnerabilities, exposed credentials, or compliance issues. Sometimes legitimate (your own pentest vendor) and sometimes hostile reconnaissance.

Netcraft Survey BotSecurity Scanner · Security probe

Security Scanner

Security probe

Netcraft Survey Bot is operated by Netcraft. Probes websites for vulnerabilities, exposed credentials, or compliance issues. Sometimes legitimate (your own pentest vendor) and sometimes hostile reconnaissance.

NetcraftSurveyAgentSEO Crawler · Intel + audit

SEO Crawler

Intel + audit

NetcraftSurveyAgent is operated by Netcraft. Maps link graphs, ranking signals, and audit data for SEO tooling. Typically run by SaaS platforms on behalf of marketers monitoring their own or competitor sites.