Bot IP: 154.54.249.15
Bot Name: Barkrowler
Barkrowler is a web crawler operated by the Barkrowler project, primarily used for large-scale web data collection and analysis, often for research or commercial data aggregation purposes.
Verified bot
Track-A-Bot Trust Score: 95/100
95
score
0255075100
Why Track-A-Bot rated this IP (tap to expand)
Identity
- ✅ Marked as bot traffic
- ✅ Bot name present
- ✅ User-agent matches bot name
- ✅ User-agent includes identity link/email
Hostname
- ✅ Hostname observed
- ℹ️ Hostname does not resemble bot name
- ℹ️ Hostname status not verified
- ✅ No hostname mismatch flags
Behavior
- ✅ Requested /robots.txt
- ✅ No referrer (typical crawler behavior)
- ✅ Mostly 200/304 responses
- 📌 Visits: 25
- ⏱️ Age: 8818h
Penalties
- ✅ No major spoof pattern
- ✅ No fingerprint fields
- ✅ Cookies not enabled
- ✅ No connection type
Total visits: 25 First seen: May 21st, 2024 5:28 PM Last seen: May 24th, 2025 3:35 AM
Known Hostname(s)
crawl-dev-1.babbar.eu
Known User Agent(s)
Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Barkrowler/0.9; +https://babbar.tech/crawler)
Known Accepted Encoding(s)
gzip,deflate
Common User-Agent Tokens
These are identifiers found inside user-agent strings we observed for barkrowler.
Token
Seen
First seen
Last seen
barkrowler/0.9
47,057
3/20/24
12/12/25
barkrowler/0.9
47,057 seen
barkrowler/0.9
47,057 seen
First
3/20/24
Last
12/12/25
Identity Links
These are URLs we observed in association with barkrowler (often used as an identity, help, or policy link).
URL
Seen
First seen
Last seen
First
3/20/24
Last
12/12/25
Bot FAQ for this IP
Why is barkrowler visiting my website?
Barkrowler is visiting websites as part of its web crawling activities. Based on recent access logs, it requests various pages, including blog posts, category pages, and the /robots.txt file, which is typical behavior for automated crawlers. The user agent string identifies itself as 'Barkrowler/0.9' and references https://babbar.tech/crawler, suggesting it is operated by Babbar, a company specializing in web data and analytics. Common reasons for such visits include indexing content, analyzing website structure, or collecting data for SEO and web intelligence purposes. To verify the crawler's identity, check the reverse DNS for the IP (154.54.249.15), review the user agent, and consult the referenced website. If necessary, adjust robots.txt rules, implement rate limiting, or add the IP to allow/block lists.
What does barkrowler do?
Barkrowler is a web crawler that systematically scans and indexes web pages. According to its user agent and public information, it is associated with Babbar, a company focused on web analytics and SEO tools. The crawler visits a range of URLs, including main pages, blog articles, and category listings, likely to gather data about website structure, content, and links. This information may be used for search engine optimization analysis, competitive research, or building web intelligence databases. Website owners can monitor Barkrowler's activity by reviewing server logs, checking the user agent string, and inspecting the frequency and scope of its requests. To manage its access, consider updating robots.txt directives, applying rate limits, or configuring firewall rules.
Is barkrowler safe?
Barkrowler appears to be a legitimate web crawler, as it clearly identifies itself in the user agent and provides a website for more information. Its request patterns are consistent with standard crawling behavior, including fetching /robots.txt and various public pages. However, as with any automated bot, it is important to monitor its activity to ensure it does not overload the server or access sensitive areas. To enhance safety, verify the crawler's IP and hostname, review robots.txt settings, set appropriate rate limits, and monitor for unusual traffic spikes. If unwanted, Barkrowler can be blocked via robots.txt or server-level rules. Always keep web application firewalls and security measures up to date.
This page provides a detailed lookup for the bot with the IP address of 154.54.249.15, based on real-world traffic observed across websites using Track-A-Bot software. Use this information to verify whether activity from this IP belongs to a legitimate search engine crawler, or to analyze bot behavior on your website.