Tech Stack
Detected platform, frameworks, and analytics
What is Tech Stack Detection?
Tech stack detection identifies the underlying technologies used to build and run a website. We analyze HTTP headers, HTML patterns, JavaScript libraries, and cookies to infer what platform, frameworks, and tools power the site.
This is passive detection only. We don't run JavaScript or interact with the site beyond fetching its HTML. Results are inferences, not guarantees.
What We Detect
- Platform: Shopify, WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Rails, Laravel, etc.
- JS Frameworks: Next.js, Nuxt.js, React, Vue.js, Angular, jQuery, etc.
- Analytics: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, etc.
- CDN/Server: Cloudflare, Vercel, Netlify, nginx, Apache, etc.
Why Does Tech Stack Matter?
Knowing a site's tech stack can provide useful context:
- Established platforms: Sites on Shopify, WordPress, or Squarespace typically follow known patterns
- Analytics presence: Most legitimate businesses use some form of analytics tracking
- CDN usage: Professional sites often use CDNs like Cloudflare or Fastly
- Modern frameworks: Use of React, Next.js, or similar suggests active development
However, tech stack alone doesn't determine legitimacy. Malicious sites can use the same technologies as legitimate ones, and simple sites may not show detectable patterns.
How to Interpret This Signal
Known platform detected with analytics
No technologies detected
Custom or uncommon stack