Cloudflare AI Crawler Control

Crawler Management Explained

Cloudflare introduces AI crawler management for all sites. This change starts on September 15.

Cloudflare's new feature allows sites to manage AI crawlers in three categories: Search, Agent, or Training. This gives site owners more control over how their content is accessed and used. The default settings will block Googlebot for sites that block training crawlers.

Will This Affect Search Engine Rankings?

The new feature enables site owners to customize crawler settings. They can choose to allow or block crawlers based on their type. This helps prevent unwanted data collection and usage. Site owners can now decide how their content is used for training AI models.

Frequently Asked Questions

The new default settings may block Googlebot for some sites. This could potentially affect their search engine rankings. Site owners who block training crawlers may need to adjust their settings to ensure Googlebot can still access their site. This change may require site owners to review their crawler settings.

What happens if I block training crawlers? If you block training crawlers, Googlebot may be blocked from accessing your site by default. This could affect your search engine rankings. You may need to adjust your settings to allow Googlebot access. Can I customize crawler settings? Yes, Cloudflare's new feature allows you to customize crawler settings. You can choose to allow or block crawlers based on their type. How do I change my crawler settings? You can change your crawler settings in your Cloudflare account. The new feature is available for all sites, and the default settings start on September 15.