Bot IP: 47.128.16.45
Bot Name: ByteSpider
ByteSpider is a web crawler operated by ByteDance, primarily used for indexing and data collection to support products such as TikTok and other ByteDance services.
Likely legitimate
Track-A-Bot Trust Score: 87/100
87
score
0255075100
Why Track-A-Bot rated this IP (tap to expand)
Identity
- β Marked as bot traffic
- β Bot name present
- β User-agent matches bot name
- β User-agent includes identity link/email
Hostname
- β Hostname observed
- βΉοΈ Hostname does not resemble bot name
- βΉοΈ Hostname status not verified
- β No hostname mismatch flags
Behavior
- βΉοΈ No /robots.txt request observed
- β No referrer (typical crawler behavior)
- β Mostly 200/304 responses
- π Visits: 7
- β±οΈ Age: 15147h
Penalties
- β No major spoof pattern
- β No fingerprint fields
- β Cookies not enabled
- β No connection type
Total visits: 7 First seen: Mar 21st, 2024 3:34 PM Last seen: Dec 12th, 2025 7:23 PM
Known Hostname(s)
ec2-47-128-16-45.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com
Known User Agent(s)
Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Bytespider; spider-feedback@bytedance.com) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/70.0.0.0 Safari/537.36Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; Android 5.0) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Mobile Safari/537.36 (compatible; Bytespider; spider-feedback@bytedance.com)
Known Accepted Language(s)
en-US,en;q=0.5
Known Accepted Encoding(s)
gzip, deflate, br
gzip, deflate
gzip, deflate
Common User-Agent Tokens
These are identifiers found inside user-agent strings we observed for bytespider.
Token
Seen
First seen
Last seen
bytespider
70,137
3/15/24
12/12/25
bytespider
70,137 seen
bytespider
70,137 seen
First
3/15/24
Last
12/12/25
bytedance.com
66,080
3/15/24
12/12/25
bytedance.com
66,080 seen
bytedance.com
66,080 seen
First
3/15/24
Last
12/12/25
spider-feedback
66,080
3/15/24
12/12/25
spider-feedback
66,080 seen
spider-feedback
66,080 seen
First
3/15/24
Last
12/12/25
Identity Links
These are URLs we observed in association with bytespider (often used as an identity, help, or policy link).
URL
Seen
First seen
Last seen
First
2/4/25
Last
12/12/25
Bot FAQ for this IP
Why is bytespider visiting my website?
Bytespider is a web crawler that accesses websites to collect and index publicly available information. Visits from bytespider, such as those from IP address 47.128.16.45, typically occur as part of automated data collection for search, analysis, or content aggregation purposes. The user agent string identifies itself as 'Bytespider' and references spider-feedback@bytedance.com, suggesting an association with ByteDance. Site owners may see requests to various pages and resources, both over HTTP and HTTPS. To verify the legitimacy of these visits, consider checking the reverse DNS of the IP address, reviewing the user agent in server logs, and monitoring the frequency of requests. If unwanted, bytespider can be managed using robots.txt rules, allow/block lists, or rate limiting.
What does bytespider do?
Bytespider functions as a web crawler, systematically browsing websites to gather and index content. The user agent indicates it is operated by ByteDance, a technology company known for platforms like TikTok. Bytespider may be used for search engine indexing, content analysis, or other automated data collection tasks. Its visits are automated and may target a range of URLs, including images and dynamic pages. Site administrators can observe bytespider's activity by monitoring server logs for its user agent or hostname. To manage its access, consider implementing robots.txt directives, monitoring request rates, and using web application firewall (WAF) rules if necessary.
Is bytespider safe?
Bytespider appears to be a legitimate crawler based on its user agent and hostname, which reference ByteDance and use a consistent naming pattern. However, as with any automated traffic, it is important to verify authenticity and monitor for excessive or unwanted activity. Recommended steps include performing a reverse DNS lookup to confirm the IP's association with ByteDance, checking for compliance with robots.txt, and monitoring request patterns for abnormal behavior. If bytespider's activity is disruptive or unwanted, mitigation options include blocking the IP address, setting rate limits, or updating robots.txt rules. Regularly review server logs to ensure ongoing site security.
This page provides a detailed lookup for the bot with the IP address of 47.128.16.45, 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.