Bot IP: 47.128.30.129
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.
Verified bot
Track-A-Bot Trust Score: 95/100
95
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
- ✅ Requested /robots.txt
- ✅ No referrer (typical crawler behavior)
- ✅ Mostly 200/304 responses
- 📌 Visits: 4
- ⏱️ Age: 15165h
Penalties
- ✅ No major spoof pattern
- ✅ No fingerprint fields
- ✅ Cookies not enabled
- ✅ No connection type
Total visits: 4 First seen: Mar 20th, 2024 9:56 PM Last seen: Dec 12th, 2025 7:23 PM
Known Hostname(s)
ec2-47-128-30-129.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, br, zstd
gzip
gzip, deflate
gzip, deflate, br, zstd
gzip
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 visits websites to collect publicly available information. Based on the user agent string ("Bytespider; spider-feedback@bytedance.com") and the hostname (ec2-47-128-30-129.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com), this bot appears to be operated from a cloud hosting environment. Visits may be for purposes such as indexing content, data analysis, or other automated tasks. To verify the legitimacy of the visit, consider checking the reverse DNS of the IP address, reviewing your server logs for visit patterns, and examining the user agent string. If you wish to control access, you can update your robots.txt file, implement IP allow/block lists, or set up rate limiting and monitoring rules.
What does bytespider do?
Bytespider functions as an automated web crawler, also known as a bot or spider. Its primary activity is to access and retrieve web pages, often for indexing or data aggregation. The user agent indicates an association with Bytedance, but this cannot be independently confirmed without further verification. Bytespider may request various types of resources, including HTML pages and robots.txt files, as seen in the visit records. Website owners can monitor bytespider's activity by checking server logs, reviewing the frequency and scope of its requests, and using web analytics tools. To manage its access, consider using robots.txt directives, IP filtering, or web application firewall (WAF) rules.
Is bytespider safe?
Bytespider is a known web crawler, but its safety depends on how it interacts with your website. The user agent and hostname suggest it is not attempting to disguise itself, which is a positive sign. However, as with any automated traffic, there is potential for excessive requests or resource strain. To ensure safety, monitor the frequency and behavior of visits from this IP, set appropriate rate limits, and review your site's access logs for unusual patterns. If unwanted activity is detected, consider blocking the IP or adjusting your robots.txt file. Always keep security measures such as WAF rules and monitoring in place for all bot traffic.
This page provides a detailed lookup for the bot with the IP address of 47.128.30.129, 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.