Google-Extended

Google-Extended is the Google user agent that collects data for AI products like Gemini and AI Overviews. It is distinct from Googlebot (search) and can be allowed or blocked independently.

Why It Matters for GEO

Allowing Google-Extended makes your content eligible for Google AI Overviews. Blocking this bot excludes you from Google's AI search while keeping your presence in traditional search results.

How to Optimize

Add to your robots.txt:

User-agent: Google-Extended
Allow: /

Key Distinction

• Googlebot: Traditional search (required)
• Google-Extended: Google AI products (optional)

Blocking Google-Extended does not affect your traditional SEO rankings.