Bot IP: 47.128.53.184
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: 3
- β±οΈ Age: 9924h
Penalties
- β No major spoof pattern
- β No fingerprint fields
- β Cookies not enabled
- β No connection type
Total visits: 3 First seen: Mar 26th, 2024 3:17 AM Last seen: May 13th, 2025 3:27 PM
Known Hostname(s)
ec2-47-128-53-184.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
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 has accessed this website from the IP address 47.128.53.184. According to the user agent and hostname information, Bytespider identifies itself as a bot operated by ByteDance, the company behind TikTok. Web crawlers like Bytespider typically visit websites to collect publicly available information for purposes such as indexing, data analysis, or content aggregation. The visits recorded show requests to various pages, which is consistent with automated crawling activity. To verify the legitimacy of these visits, consider checking the reverse DNS for the IP, reviewing the user agent string, and monitoring the frequency of requests. If these visits are unwanted, updating robots.txt, implementing rate limiting, or adding the IP to a blocklist are practical mitigation steps.
What does bytespider do?
Bytespider is a web crawler that appears to be associated with ByteDance, as indicated by its user agent string and contact information (spider-feedback@bytedance.com). Its primary function is to scan and index publicly accessible web pages, likely for use in search, content discovery, or data analysis services. The bot accesses a variety of URLs and resources, as shown in the recent visit logs. Website owners can review server logs to observe the bot's behavior and determine if it aligns with standard crawling practices. To manage Bytespider's access, consider specifying rules in the robots.txt file, monitoring request patterns, and using firewall or WAF rules if necessary.
Is bytespider safe?
Bytespider identifies itself as a legitimate crawler from ByteDance, but as with any automated traffic, it is important to verify authenticity and monitor activity. The user agent and reverse DNS suggest a connection to ByteDance, but these can be spoofed. To ensure safety, perform a reverse DNS lookup to confirm the IP's ownership, monitor the frequency and pattern of requests, and check for any unusual activity. If the crawler's behavior is disruptive or unwanted, use robots.txt directives, implement rate limiting, or block the IP address. Regularly reviewing server logs and updating security rules can help maintain site safety.
This page provides a detailed lookup for the bot with the IP address of 47.128.53.184, 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.