Benchmarking Bot Detection Systems Against Modern AI Agents in 2026

We test five bot detection systems against scripted browsers, stealth browsers, and AI browsing agents completing a realistic survey. Detection rates range from 9% to 99%.
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A comparison of five bot detection systems reveals significant variations in their effectiveness, with detection rates ranging from as low as 9% to as high as 99% against various types of browsing agents. The findings highlight the challenges and advancements in identifying automated browsing behavior.

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