Bot IP: 31.220.87.212
Bot Name: MJ12bot
MJ12bot is a web crawler operated by Majestic, used primarily for building a large-scale web index for SEO and link analysis.
Unverified
Track-A-Bot Trust Score: 61/100
61
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
- ℹ️ No /robots.txt request observed
- ✅ No referrer (typical crawler behavior)
- ⚠️ Many non-200/304 responses
- 📌 Visits: 1
- ⏱️ Age: 0h
Penalties
- ✅ No major spoof pattern
- ✅ No fingerprint fields
- ✅ Cookies not enabled
- ✅ No connection type
Total visits: 1 First seen: Mar 30th, 2024 12:28 PM Last seen: Mar 30th, 2024 12:28 PM
Known Hostname(s)
vmi1495964.contaboserver.net
Known User Agent(s)
Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; MJ12bot/v1.4.8; http://mj12bot.com/)
Known Accepted Language(s)
en
Known Accepted Encoding(s)
br,gzip
Common User-Agent Tokens
These are identifiers found inside user-agent strings we observed for mj12bot.
Token
Seen
First seen
Last seen
mj12bot/v1.4.8
32,219
3/16/24
12/12/25
mj12bot/v1.4.8
32,219 seen
mj12bot/v1.4.8
32,219 seen
First
3/16/24
Last
12/12/25
mj12bot/v2.0.0
4,134
2/13/25
12/12/25
mj12bot/v2.0.0
4,134 seen
mj12bot/v2.0.0
4,134 seen
First
2/13/25
Last
12/12/25
mj12bot/v2.0.2
2,056
5/22/25
12/12/25
mj12bot/v2.0.2
2,056 seen
mj12bot/v2.0.2
2,056 seen
First
5/22/25
Last
12/12/25
mj12bot/v2.0.4
1,929
8/13/25
12/12/25
mj12bot/v2.0.4
1,929 seen
mj12bot/v2.0.4
1,929 seen
First
8/13/25
Last
12/12/25
mj12bot/v2.0.1
1,117
5/6/25
12/12/25
mj12bot/v2.0.1
1,117 seen
mj12bot/v2.0.1
1,117 seen
First
5/6/25
Last
12/12/25
ident
16
3/2/25
12/12/25
ident
16 seen
ident
16 seen
First
3/2/25
Last
12/12/25
m08fnqhytir7
16
3/2/25
12/12/25
m08fnqhytir7
16 seen
m08fnqhytir7
16 seen
First
3/2/25
Last
12/12/25
unknown
12
5/28/25
12/12/25
unknown
12 seen
unknown
12 seen
First
5/28/25
Last
12/12/25
Identity Links
These are URLs we observed in association with mj12bot (often used as an identity, help, or policy link).
URL
Seen
First seen
Last seen
First
3/16/24
Last
12/12/25
First
8/1/25
Last
8/1/25
Bot FAQ for this IP
Why is mj12bot visiting my website?
The IP address 31.220.87.212, identified as 'mj12bot', has accessed this website with the user agent 'Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; MJ12bot/v1.4.8; http://mj12bot.com/)'. According to the user agent and hostname (vmi1495964.contaboserver.net), mj12bot is a web crawler. Such bots typically visit websites to collect publicly available information for purposes like search engine indexing or data analysis. The visit pattern and user agent suggest automated, non-human activity. To verify the legitimacy of these visits, consider checking the reverse DNS of the IP, reviewing the user agent string, and monitoring access frequency. If unwanted, mj12bot can be managed via robots.txt directives, IP allow/block lists, or web application firewall (WAF) rules.
What does mj12bot do?
mj12bot is a web crawler that identifies itself with the user agent 'MJ12bot/v1.4.8'. Based on publicly available information, mj12bot is operated by Majestic-12 Ltd and is used primarily for web indexing and link analysis, contributing to search engine and SEO tools. The bot systematically scans websites to gather data about links and content structure. Its activity is typically automated and follows standard crawling protocols. To confirm the bot's identity, review the user agent and refer to the official website listed in the user agent string. Website owners can control mj12bot's access using robots.txt, monitor its behavior through server logs, and apply rate limiting or firewall rules if necessary.
Is mj12bot safe?
mj12bot is a known web crawler and is not generally considered malicious. However, as with any automated traffic, it is important to verify the legitimacy of the bot's activity. The user agent and hostname suggest it is operating as declared, but further checks—such as reverse DNS lookups and monitoring request patterns—are recommended. Excessive or unwanted crawling can impact server resources. To manage mj12bot's access, consider updating robots.txt rules, using IP allow/block lists, implementing rate limiting, and monitoring for unusual activity. If the bot does not respect robots.txt or causes issues, additional mitigation through a web application firewall (WAF) may be appropriate.
This page provides a detailed lookup for the bot with the IP address of 31.220.87.212, 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.