Bot IP: 47.128.17.125
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: 6
- β±οΈ Age: 14938h
Penalties
- β No major spoof pattern
- β No fingerprint fields
- β Cookies not enabled
- β No connection type
Total visits: 6 First seen: Mar 30th, 2024 9:17 AM Last seen: Dec 12th, 2025 7:23 PM
Known Hostname(s)
ec2-47-128-17-125.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com
Known User Agent(s)
Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; Android 5.0) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Mobile Safari/537.36 (compatible; Bytespider; spider-feedback@bytedance.com)Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Bytespider; spider-feedback@bytedance.com) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/70.0.0.0 Safari/537.36
Known Accepted Language(s)
en-US,en;q=0.5
Known Accepted Encoding(s)
gzip, deflate, br
gzip, deflate
gzip, deflate, br, zstd
gzip, deflate
gzip, deflate, br, zstd
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 visits websites to collect publicly available information. Visits from bytespider to your website are typically for the purpose of indexing content, gathering data for search or analysis, or supporting services related to web discovery. The user agent string and reverse DNS (ec2-47-128-17-125.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com) indicate that this bot operates from cloud infrastructure. If bytespider is accessing your site, it may be following links or sitemaps, or crawling pages for data aggregation. To verify its activity, check your server logs for the user agent 'Bytespider' and review the frequency and scope of its requests. Consider updating your robots.txt file to specify crawl permissions, and monitor traffic patterns to ensure they align with your site's capacity.
What does bytespider do?
Bytespider is identified as a web crawler, as indicated by its user agent string and hostname. Its primary function is to automatically browse and index web pages, likely for a service or platform that requires large-scale data collection. The bot accesses a range of URLs, including both static and dynamic content, and may be used for purposes such as search engine indexing, content analysis, or data aggregation. The user agent includes a contact email (spider-feedback@bytedance.com), which suggests a channel for feedback or inquiries. To manage its activity, website owners can use robots.txt directives, monitor server logs for unusual patterns, and implement rate limiting if necessary.
Is bytespider safe?
Bytespider appears to be a legitimate web crawler, as evidenced by its consistent user agent, reverse DNS pointing to a cloud provider, and inclusion of a contact email. However, as with any automated traffic, it is important to verify authenticity and monitor for excessive or unwanted activity. Recommended steps include: 1) Performing a reverse DNS lookup to confirm the hostname matches the IP address; 2) Checking the user agent string for accuracy; 3) Setting appropriate rules in robots.txt to control crawling behavior; 4) Implementing rate limiting or web application firewall (WAF) rules if high traffic is observed; and 5) Monitoring server logs for unusual patterns. If bytespider's activity is disruptive, consider blocking the IP or contacting the provided email for more information.
This page provides a detailed lookup for the bot with the IP address of 47.128.17.125, 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.