Bot IP: 154.54.249.169
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.
Unverified
Track-A-Bot Trust Score: 57/100
57
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
- ⚠️ No hostname observed
- ℹ️ Hostname does not resemble bot name
- ℹ️ Hostname status not verified
- ✅ No hostname mismatch flags
Behavior
- ℹ️ No /robots.txt request observed
- ✅ No referrer (typical crawler behavior)
- ✅ Mostly 200/304 responses
- 📌 Visits: 4
- ⏱️ Age: 0h
Penalties
- ✅ No major spoof pattern
- ✅ No fingerprint fields
- ✅ Cookies not enabled
- ✅ No connection type
Total visits: 4 First seen: Sep 15th, 2024 10:18 AM Last seen: Sep 15th, 2024 10:21 AM
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. According to its user agent string, Barkrowler identifies itself as a crawler operated by Babbar.tech. Web crawlers like Barkrowler typically visit public web pages to collect data for purposes such as search engine indexing, SEO analysis, or web research. The recent visits from IP address 154.54.249.169 show requests to various pages on the site, which is consistent with automated crawling behavior. If you want to verify the crawler's identity, consider checking the user agent string, performing a reverse DNS lookup on the IP address, and reviewing the official documentation at https://babbar.tech/crawler. To manage or restrict access, you can update your robots.txt file, use allow/block lists, implement rate limiting, or monitor traffic for unusual patterns.
What does barkrowler do?
Barkrowler is a web crawler that systematically browses websites to gather information. Based on the user agent provided, Barkrowler is associated with Babbar.tech, a company that offers SEO and web analysis services. The crawler typically collects publicly available data from websites, which may be used for building search indexes, analyzing website structures, or providing SEO insights. Barkrowler accesses a range of URLs, as seen in the recent visit logs, which is typical of automated crawlers mapping site content. To confirm the crawler's activity, review server logs for consistent user agent patterns and check the Babbar.tech crawler documentation. If desired, website owners can control access using robots.txt directives, IP-based filtering, or web application firewall (WAF) rules.
Is barkrowler safe?
Barkrowler appears to be a legitimate web crawler, as indicated by its clear user agent and reference to Babbar.tech. However, as with any automated bot, it is important to verify its authenticity and monitor its behavior. The IP address 154.54.249.169 can be checked with a reverse DNS lookup to confirm its association. Website owners should also monitor for excessive requests that could impact site performance. To mitigate potential risks, consider setting appropriate robots.txt rules, implementing rate limiting, and using security tools such as WAFs. If unwanted or suspicious activity is detected, blocking the IP or user agent is a practical option.
This page provides a detailed lookup for the bot with the IP address of 154.54.249.169, 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.