Detect AMP
AMP, originally created by Google, is an open-source HTML framework developed by the AMP open-source Project. AMP is designed to help webpages load faster.
Detection looks at javascript globals, html markup across 9 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using AMP
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying AMP. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- JavaScript globals
- HTML markup
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Example public indicators for AMP
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for AMP. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- AMP_CONFIG
- AMP_EXP
- __AMP_BASE_CE_CLASS
- __AMP_EXTENDED_ELEMENTS
- __AMP_TAG
- ampInaboxIframes
- ampInaboxPendingMessages
- <html* amp⚡
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known AMP signature (9 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of AMP, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that AMP is still in place today.
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How to check a site for AMP
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest AMP signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (javascript globals, html markup) and scores them against the AMP signature set (9 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for AMP on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting AMP
- Can PluginView detect AMP without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for AMP — typically javascript globals, html markup. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is AMP?
- AMP is classified under JavaScript frameworks in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover AMP?
- This reference currently tracks 9 fingerprint rules across javascript globals, html markup. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses AMP?
- Illustrative public indicators for AMP include AMP_CONFIG; AMP_EXP; __AMP_BASE_CE_CLASS. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
