What is TrendsmapResolver?

TrendsmapResolver is an intelligence gathering agent operated by Trendsmap, a platform that specializes in analyzing and visualizing real-time social media trends with geographic context. First documented in May 2018, TrendsmapResolver functions as a specialized data collection tool rather than a general web crawler. It's technically classified as an intelligence gatherer that facilitates Trendsmap's ability to process and analyze social media data, particularly from Twitter (now X).

The agent identifies itself in server logs with the simple user-agent string Trendsmap Resolver/0.0.1, which follows standard format conventions but uses a minimalist structure compared to browser user agents. This simplicity reflects its backend operational focus rather than user-facing functionality. Unlike many web crawlers, TrendsmapResolver appears to use a static identifier rather than rotating through multiple user agents, suggesting it operates within authorized parameters.

Trendsmap's platform processes streaming social media data, extracts keywords, and maps trends to specific geographic regions, enabling users to observe localized social media activity. The TrendsmapResolver likely serves as a middleware component that handles requests, fetches data, and manages communication between Trendsmap's systems and external data sources.

Why is TrendsmapResolver crawling my site?

TrendsmapResolver typically visits websites that contain content relevant to social media trends, particularly those with significant social engagement or that are being discussed on platforms like Twitter. If you're seeing this agent in your logs, your content may be part of a trend analysis or geographic mapping of online conversations.

The frequency of visits depends on how relevant your content is to current social media discussions and trends. Sites that regularly generate social media conversation or contain trending topics may experience more frequent visits. The crawler is likely triggered when your content becomes part of an active social media conversation or relates to topics that Trendsmap is analyzing.

These visits are generally considered authorized web access as part of Trendsmap's normal operation to gather intelligence about online trends and conversations, though the agent doesn't explicitly document its crawling policies.

What is the purpose of TrendsmapResolver?

TrendsmapResolver supports Trendsmap's social media analytics platform, which provides real-time visualization and analysis of trending topics across geographic regions. The agent collects data that helps Trendsmap identify, track, and analyze conversations happening across the web, particularly as they relate to social media trends.

The collected data enables Trendsmap to offer its users insights into what topics are trending in specific locations, how trends spread geographically, and the context behind these conversations. This service is valuable for marketers, researchers, journalists, and others who need to understand social media trends in geographic context.

For website owners, there's indirect value in being included in these trend analyses, as it can increase visibility when your content becomes part of broader social conversations. However, the primary beneficiaries are Trendsmap's users rather than the websites being crawled.

How do I block TrendsmapResolver?

If you prefer to prevent TrendsmapResolver from accessing your site, you can implement restrictions through your robots.txt file. While there's limited documentation on whether TrendsmapResolver explicitly honors robots.txt directives, implementing standard blocking protocols is a reasonable first step. Add the following to your robots.txt file:

User-agent: TrendsmapResolver
Disallow: /

This directive instructs TrendsmapResolver not to access any part of your website. If you want to restrict access to only certain sections of your site, you can specify particular directories instead of using the global disallow:

User-agent: TrendsmapResolver
Disallow: /private-section/
Disallow: /members-only/

If you find that robots.txt directives aren't effective, you might need to consider server-side blocking methods such as user-agent detection in your .htaccess file or web application firewall rules. Keep in mind that blocking TrendsmapResolver means your content won't be included in Trendsmap's trend analysis, which could reduce your visibility in social media conversation mapping. However, this impact is likely minimal for most websites unless social media trend visibility is particularly important for your content strategy.

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