Bot IP: 51.222.253.9
Bot Name: AhrefsBot
AhrefsBot is a web crawler operated by Ahrefs, a company specializing in SEO tools and backlink analysis. It scans websites to gather data for Ahrefs' search engine optimization platform.
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: 4859
- ⏱️ Age: 15130h
Penalties
- ✅ No major spoof pattern
- ✅ No fingerprint fields
- ✅ Cookies not enabled
- ✅ No connection type
Total visits: 4,859 First seen: Mar 22nd, 2024 8:26 AM Last seen: Dec 12th, 2025 7:23 PM
Known Hostname(s)
proxy-ca008-ext2.ahrefs.net
proxy-ca008-ext2.a.ahrefs.com
proxy-ca008-ext2.a.ahrefs.com
Known User Agent(s)
Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; AhrefsBot/7.0; +http://ahrefs.com/robot/)
Known Accepted Encoding(s)
deflate, gzip, br, zstd
deflate, gzip, br
deflate, gzip, br
Common User-Agent Tokens
These are identifiers found inside user-agent strings we observed for ahrefsbot.
Token
Seen
First seen
Last seen
ahrefsbot/7.0
126,472
3/16/24
12/12/25
ahrefsbot/7.0
126,472 seen
ahrefsbot/7.0
126,472 seen
First
3/16/24
Last
12/12/25
Identity Links
These are URLs we observed in association with ahrefsbot (often used as an identity, help, or policy link).
URL
Seen
First seen
Last seen
First
3/16/24
Last
12/12/25
Bot FAQ for this IP
Why is ahrefsbot visiting my website?
Ahrefsbot is a web crawler operated by Ahrefs, a company known for providing SEO tools and website analysis services. This bot visits websites to collect data such as page content, links, and metadata, which is then used to build and update Ahrefs' search index. The recent activity from IP address 51.222.253.9 shows requests to common resources like /sitemap.xml and /robots.txt, which are standard targets for search and SEO crawlers. If ahrefsbot is visiting your website, it is likely indexing your site's public pages for inclusion in Ahrefs' database. To verify the legitimacy of these visits, consider checking the reverse DNS of the IP, reviewing the user agent string, and monitoring request frequency.
What does ahrefsbot do?
Ahrefsbot systematically crawls websites to gather information about web pages, backlinks, and site structure. This data is used by Ahrefs to provide SEO analytics, backlink tracking, and competitive research tools. The bot typically requests files such as /robots.txt and /sitemap.xml to determine which pages are allowed for crawling and to discover site structure. The user agent string and hostname in recent visits indicate that the bot is identifying itself as AhrefsBot/7.0. Website owners can control or limit ahrefsbot's access by updating the site's robots.txt file, monitoring server logs, or adding the bot to allow/block lists as needed.
Is ahrefsbot safe?
Ahrefsbot is generally considered a legitimate crawler and is widely recognized in the SEO industry. The bot identifies itself clearly via its user agent and hostname, and its behavior—such as accessing /robots.txt and /sitemap.xml—is typical for search and analytics crawlers. However, as with any automated traffic, it is important to monitor for excessive requests or unusual patterns that could impact server performance. To manage ahrefsbot's activity, verify the IP address and reverse DNS, use robots.txt directives to control access, implement rate limiting if necessary, and consider adding the bot to a web application firewall (WAF) allow or block list based on your site's needs.
This page provides a detailed lookup for the bot with the IP address of 51.222.253.9, 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.