Does GPTBot behave differently from ClaudeBot? | Trakkr Research
Yes, very differently. GPTBot dominates raw volume and rarely touches the homepage, while ClaudeBot is smaller but more homepage-oriented and behaviorally diverse.
Methodology: Built from 575,788 AI crawler visits across 84 brands and 314,501 unique URLs observed between June 11, 2025 and February 1, 2026.
Direct Answer
Yes. GPTBot dominates raw volume with a 57.2% share and rarely touches the homepage at a 2.75% rate, while ClaudeBot is smaller at a 3.8% share but more homepage-oriented with a 19.18% homepage rate.
What this means
Operators must segment crawler logs by bot family to accurately measure site coverage and allocate technical SEO resources, rather than applying a uniform strategy to all AI agents.
Evidence table
| Metric | Value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| GPTBot share | 57.2% | GPTBot is the dominant crawler by observed visits. |
| ClaudeBot share | 3.8% | ClaudeBot is smaller in raw volume but more diverse in behavior. |
| GPTBot homepage rate | 2.75% | GPTBot rarely starts on the homepage. |
| ClaudeBot homepage rate | 19.18% | ClaudeBot is much more likely to touch the homepage. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the observed visit share for GPTBot compared to ClaudeBot?
GPTBot accounts for a 57.2% share of observed visits, whereas ClaudeBot accounts for a 3.8% share.
How often do these bots start their crawl on the homepage?
GPTBot has a homepage rate of 2.75%, while ClaudeBot has a homepage rate of 19.18%.
What to do next
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Data & Sources
- When AI Comes to Your Website - Flagship study behind this page
- Page JSON - Machine-readable companion file