MJ12bot/v2.0.5

MJ12bot is the primary crawler for Majestic, a UK-based search intelligence company that specializes in mapping the link structure of the internet. Unlike general-purpose search engines, its primary objective is to build a massive, public-facing index of backlinks, which is used by SEO professionals and businesses to analyze site authority and link equity. The bot operates using a distributed architecture, leveraging a network of broadband connections to efficiently traverse the web while maintaining transparency through its official website.

The bot crawls the web to populate the Majestic Site Explorer, a tool that provides deep insights into how websites are connected via hyperlinks. By following links across the web, it builds a comprehensive 'map' of the internet's link graph, which helps users understand their own backlink profiles and competitive landscape. It respects standard web protocols, including robots.txt and crawl-delay directives, and provides a dedicated portal for site owners to verify its activity and understand its purpose.