diff --git a/shynet/analytics/tasks.py b/shynet/analytics/tasks.py
index 8b7860b..aa437f6 100644
--- a/shynet/analytics/tasks.py
+++ b/shynet/analytics/tasks.py
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ def ingress_request(
             device_type = "OTHER"
             if ua.is_mobile:
                 device_type = "PHONE"
-            elif ua.is_bot or ua.browser.family == "Googlebot":
+            elif ua.is_bot or (ua.browser.family or "").strip() == "Googlebot":
                 device_type = "ROBOT"
             elif ua.is_tablet:
                 device_type = "TABLET"