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Block rate

The share of requests answered with a 403, 429 or equivalent refusal.

beginner level

The share of requests answered with a 403, 429 or equivalent refusal.

In practice this matters because anti-bot systems weigh it directly, and because providers describe it inconsistently. The directory lists what each provider publishes, and says when a claim cannot be checked.

Where it matters
  • Web scraping
  • SEO monitoring
  • Ad verification
Questions
Why does block rate matter?

The share of requests answered with a 403, 429 or equivalent refusal.