Google-Extended (Gemini)
Google's crawler for AI training and Gemini AI products — separate from the standard Googlebot that powers traditional search rankings.
RE: Google-Extended (Gemini) // ZYGUR KNOWLEDGE BASE
KEY FACTS
- —User-agent string: Google-Extended
- —Blocking Google-Extended does NOT affect Google Search rankings — only Gemini products
- —Controls whether your content trains Gemini and appears in Google AI Overviews
- —Google AI Overviews appear above organic results — high-visibility citation placement
- —Most businesses should allow Google-Extended to capture AI Overview citations
- —Managed separately from Googlebot in robots.txt
FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is Google-Extended?
Google-Extended is a separate crawler from Googlebot used for AI training and Gemini products including Google AI Overviews. Blocking it affects Gemini citations but not your Google Search rankings.
Should I block Google-Extended?
Only if you explicitly don't want your content used for AI training. For most businesses, allowing Google-Extended means potential citation in Google AI Overviews — high-visibility placements above search results.
Is Google-Extended the same as Googlebot?
No. Googlebot powers traditional Google Search. Google-Extended powers Gemini and AI Overviews. You can block one without affecting the other using separate robots.txt rules.
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