Operator

Snap

Snap runs 4 bots across 2 agent types. Each one is a separate user-agent so you can allow or block them independently.

Bot

Type

Purpose

Description

Snap URL Preview ServiceLink Unfurler · Link preview

Link Unfurler

Link preview

Snap URL Preview Service is operated by Snap. Single-page fetch triggered by a user action, link previews, social unfurlers, RSS readers. Volume tracks shares and clicks rather than crawl schedules.

SnapbotLink Unfurler · Link preview

Link Unfurler

Link preview

Snapbot is operated by Snap. Single-page fetch triggered by a user action, link previews, social unfurlers, RSS readers. Volume tracks shares and clicks rather than crawl schedules.

Snapchat AdsAds Network Bot · Ads platform

Ads Network Bot

Ads platform

Snapchat Ads is operated by Snap. Ad-platform crawler that fetches landing pages for quality, policy, and creative checks. Blocking it typically breaks ad serving on the affected URLs.

Snapchat ProxyLink Unfurler · Link preview

Link Unfurler

Link preview

Snapchat Proxy is operated by Snap. Single-page fetch triggered by a user action, link previews, social unfurlers, RSS readers. Volume tracks shares and clicks rather than crawl schedules.