Invisible search crawl
If you never check Applebot-Extended traffic, you can't manage index coverage.
Track Applebot-Extended Traffic
🟡 Caution
Track Applebot-Extended traffic from the Applebot-Extended (Apple) search crawler and check international crawl coverage. See alternative search engine visits alongside Google.
Don't manage Applebot-Extended traffic blindly
Incomplete SEO view
Looking only at Google means missing crawl from other engines.
Scattered bot traffic
Seeing multiple search crawlers in one panel simplifies operations.
Crawl visibility with NMOS.NET
rDNS verification, robots/llms checks, and site readiness—no blocking promises.
rDNS verification
Confirm whether crawler IPs match known reverse-DNS patterns
robots.txt checks
See Allow/Disallow coverage for this crawler against your policy
llms.txt / AI policy
Check llms.txt and the Markdown template from the panel
Site readiness
One score across robots, sitemap, llms, and tracking
What NMOS.NET shows for this crawler
Track visits, verify identity, and review policy—no blocking promise.
Verify identity (rDNS)
Match visit IPs to known reverse-DNS patterns so spoofed user-agents stand out.
Sitemap coverage gap
Compare crawl scope with sitemap URLs to find pages search bots miss.
robots.txt policy check
Compare crawler hits with your Allow/Disallow rules and spot gaps.
How it works
Start seeing crawler visits in three steps.
1
Create an account
Sign up for free and add your site.
2
Install tracking
Add the meta tag, tracking.js, and optional no-JS beacon; verify with Check.
3
Track and review
Check Applebot-Extended traffic in your dashboard—visits, verification, and policy signals.
Frequently asked questions
About tracking Applebot-Extended traffic with NMOS.NET.
How do I track Applebot-Extended traffic?
Install NMOS.NET tracking and filter Crawl Analysis for Applebot-Extended to track search crawler visits by page and time.
How do I check Applebot-Extended traffic?
Open the dashboard filter for Applebot-Extended to check visit counts, landing URLs, and safety class in seconds.
What is Applebot-Extended?
Applebot-Extended is a crawler search engines use to discover and index your pages. Operator: Apple.
Do I need tracking beyond Google?
Yes. Bing, Yandex, Baidu and similar engines produce separate crawl traffic.
How long does setup take?
Meta tag setup is completed quickly.
Does it affect performance?
No. Passive detection does not slow your pages.
Track Applebot-Extended traffic for free
Free account and a short install. Check Applebot-Extended crawler visits with category and safety levels.
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