Bot IP: 47.128.55.12
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: 77/100
77
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: 2
- β±οΈ Age: 9814h
Penalties
- β No major spoof pattern
- β No fingerprint fields
- β Cookies not enabled
- β No connection type
Total visits: 2 First seen: Mar 29th, 2024 5:59 PM Last seen: May 12th, 2025 4:12 PM
Known Hostname(s)
ec2-47-128-55-12.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/537.36
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 47.128.55.12, as indicated by its user agent string and hostname (ec2-47-128-55-12.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com). Web crawlers like bytespider typically visit websites to index content, collect data, or analyze web pages for their operators. The user agent identifies the bot as associated with Bytedance, a technology company. If bytespider is visiting your site, it may be for indexing or data collection purposes. To verify its activity, consider checking your server logs for visit patterns, reviewing the user agent string, and performing a reverse DNS lookup on the IP address. If you wish to control its access, you can update your robots.txt file, add the IP to allow/block lists, or implement rate limiting and monitoring.
What does bytespider do?
Bytespider is a web crawler identified by its user agent string 'Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Bytespider; spider-feedback@bytedance.com)'. Its primary function appears to be automated crawling of web pages, likely for indexing or data aggregation. The hostname suggests it operates from a cloud provider (Amazon EC2 in the Asia Pacific region). While the exact purpose of bytespider is not officially confirmed here, such bots are generally used by companies to gather publicly available information from websites. To better understand its behavior, monitor the frequency and scope of its requests, and consult the robots.txt file to manage its access. If necessary, use web application firewall (WAF) rules or IP filtering to control its interactions with your site.
Is bytespider safe?
Bytespider identifies itself as a crawler from Bytedance, but safety cannot be fully guaranteed based solely on user agent and IP information. The bot appears to follow standard crawling practices, but as with any automated traffic, it is important to monitor for excessive requests or unusual behavior. To enhance security, perform a reverse DNS lookup to confirm the IP's association, monitor server logs for suspicious activity, and set appropriate rate limits. Consider updating your robots.txt file to specify allowed or disallowed paths for crawlers. If unwanted or disruptive, bytespider can be blocked via firewall rules or IP blacklists. Regularly review access patterns to ensure ongoing site safety.
This page provides a detailed lookup for the bot with the IP address of 47.128.55.12, 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.