What is EvernoteRichLinkBot?
EvernoteRichLinkBot is a web crawler operated by Evernote, a note-taking and productivity application, that fetches webpage content to generate rich link previews when users save or share URLs within the Evernote platform. This bot collects metadata such as titles, descriptions, and images to display enhanced preview cards for saved web content. You can set up Agent Analytics to see when EvernoteRichLinkBot visits your website.
Overview
| Operated By | Evernote |
| Source | Official Website |
| Expected To Follow Robots.txt | No |
| Insights Last Updated | September 20, 2026 |
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Expected Behavior
EvernoteRichLinkBot usually makes a single request within seconds of a URL being shared, without crawling further. Traffic rises and falls with sharing activity, so a widely circulated link can produce a sharp burst of fetches.
EvernoteRichLinkBot's User Agent
| User Agent | EvernoteRichLinkBot/1.0 (+https://evernote.com) |
How To Block EvernoteRichLinkBot With Robots.txt
Add this rule to your robots.txt file to request that EvernoteRichLinkBot not access your website, or use Automatic Robots.txt to request the same of all fetchers at once. You can customize which pages are blocked by swapping out / for a different path.
User-agent: EvernoteRichLinkBot # https://knownagents.com/agents/evernoterichlinkbot
Disallow: /Insights for EvernoteRichLinkBot
As of September 20, 2026, this data reflects agent visits measured across thousands of websites using Agent Analytics, combined with daily scans of the top 1000 websites and their robots.txt files.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I Block EvernoteRichLinkBot?
Usually not. Blocking EvernoteRichLinkBot may leave shared links without a title or image, making them less inviting to click. If it begins fetching at unexpected volume, try rate limiting before blocking it outright. For context, 7% of the top websites we track currently have robots.txt rules for EvernoteRichLinkBot.
Does EvernoteRichLinkBot Follow Robots.txt Rules?
No. EvernoteRichLinkBot is not expected to follow robots.txt rules, so a disallow rule only communicates your preference. Enforce the block with firewall or server rules, then use Agent Analytics to verify that its requests stop.
Does EvernoteRichLinkBot Access Private Content?
No. EvernoteRichLinkBot has no credentials and should access only the public URL and assets needed for a preview. It does not continue through the rest of your site.
How Can I Tell if EvernoteRichLinkBot Is Visiting My Website?
Agent Analytics tracks EvernoteRichLinkBot visits in real time. You can also check your server logs for requests whose user-agent string contains "EvernoteRichLinkBot". Look for a page and its preview assets being requested without follow-up navigation. Because EvernoteRichLinkBot does not publish a verification method, any client can claim its identity and a log match is only a clue.
Why Is EvernoteRichLinkBot Visiting My Website?
Someone shared a link to your page. EvernoteRichLinkBot fetched it to build a preview card, and each new share may trigger another request. A spike often means your content is circulating more widely.