Bot IP: 42.236.17.119
Bot Name: 360Spider
360Spider is a web crawler operated by Qihoo 360, a major Chinese internet security company, primarily used for indexing web content for the 360 Search engine.
Likely legitimate
Track-A-Bot Trust Score: 71/100
71
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
- ℹ️ No identity link/email in user-agent
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
- ℹ️ Referrer seen
- ✅ Mostly 200/304 responses
- 📌 Visits: 6
- ⏱️ Age: 13899h
Penalties
- ✅ No major spoof pattern
- ✅ No fingerprint fields
- ✅ Cookies not enabled
- ✅ No connection type
Total visits: 6 First seen: May 12th, 2024 3:24 PM Last seen: Dec 12th, 2025 7:23 PM
Known Hostname(s)
hn.kd.ny.adsl
Known User Agent(s)
Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.1; WOW64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/50.0.2661.102 Safari/537.36; 360Spider
Known Accepted Language(s)
zh-CN
Known Accepted Encoding(s)
deflate, gzip
Common User-Agent Tokens
These are identifiers found inside user-agent strings we observed for 360spider.
Token
Seen
First seen
Last seen
360spider
1,116
3/28/24
12/12/25
360spider
1,116 seen
360spider
1,116 seen
First
3/28/24
Last
12/12/25
build/mmb29p
19
6/12/25
12/12/25
build/mmb29p
19 seen
build/mmb29p
19 seen
First
6/12/25
Last
12/12/25
haosouspider
1
12/12/25
12/12/25
haosouspider
1 seen
haosouspider
1 seen
First
12/12/25
Last
12/12/25
trident/5.0
1
12/12/25
12/12/25
trident/5.0
1 seen
trident/5.0
1 seen
First
12/12/25
Last
12/12/25
Identity Links
These are URLs we observed in association with 360spider (often used as an identity, help, or policy link).
URL
Seen
First seen
Last seen
First
12/12/25
Last
12/12/25
Bot FAQ for this IP
Why is 360spider visiting my website?
360spider is a web crawler that visits websites to collect and index information, typically for search engine purposes. The user agent string and hostname associated with this IP address (42.236.17.119) indicate automated access by 360spider. Visits may occur as part of routine web crawling to update search engine results or analyze website content. If 360spider is accessing your site, it is likely attempting to gather publicly available information. To verify this activity, check your server logs for the 360Spider user agent, perform a reverse DNS lookup on the IP, and review your robots.txt file to manage crawler access. If unwanted, consider adding 360spider to your block or allow lists, or implement rate limiting and monitoring.
What does 360spider do?
360spider is an automated bot associated with the 360 search engine, primarily used to crawl and index web pages. Its main function is to scan websites, collect data, and update search engine databases to improve search results. The user agent string observed in recent visits identifies it as 360Spider, and the access patterns suggest standard crawling behavior. Website owners can control or monitor its activity by configuring robots.txt directives, setting up web application firewall (WAF) rules, or tracking visits through analytics tools. For further verification, check the official documentation from 360 search or consult network logs for consistent patterns.
Is 360spider safe?
360spider is a widely recognized web crawler, but as with any automated bot, its safety depends on context and behavior. The user agent and hostname suggest legitimate crawling, but IP addresses can sometimes be spoofed or misused. To ensure safety, verify the IP address with a reverse DNS lookup, monitor request frequency for unusual spikes, and review your server’s access logs. If 360spider’s activity is disruptive or unwanted, use robots.txt to restrict access, implement rate limiting, or add the IP to a block list. Regular monitoring and security best practices are recommended to protect your site from potential misuse.
This page provides a detailed lookup for the bot with the IP address of 42.236.17.119, 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.