Detect AdScale
AdScale is a cloud-based, AI-powered performance optimisation platform which utilises machine learning to automate and optimise AdWords campaigns across Google Search, Google Shopping, Google Display, and YouTube.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals across 4 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using AdScale
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying AdScale. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for AdScale
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for AdScale. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- .adscale.com/
- _adscale
- adscaleAddToCart
- adscaleViewProduct
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known AdScale signature (4 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of AdScale, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that AdScale is still in place today.
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How to check a site for AdScale
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest AdScale signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals) and scores them against the AdScale signature set (4 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for AdScale on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting AdScale
- Can PluginView detect AdScale without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for AdScale — typically script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is AdScale?
- AdScale is classified under Advertising in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover AdScale?
- This reference currently tracks 4 fingerprint rules across script sources, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses AdScale?
- Illustrative public indicators for AdScale include .adscale.com/; _adscale; adscaleAddToCart. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
