Detect ArcSpan

PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying ArcSpan. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

• Cookies
• JavaScript globals

Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for ArcSpan. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

• arcid
• aspan_s
• aspan
• aspan_extern

Establishes

One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known ArcSpan signature (4 rules) at the time of the scan.

Does not establish

A sitewide install of ArcSpan, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that ArcSpan is still in place today.

1. 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest ArcSpan signals.
2. 2. PluginView reads only public responses (cookies, javascript globals) and scores them against the ArcSpan signature set (4 rules).
3. 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for ArcSpan on the results page.

Can PluginView detect ArcSpan without logging in?

Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for ArcSpan — typically cookies, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.

What category is ArcSpan?

ArcSpan is classified under Advertising in the PluginView directory.

How many fingerprint rules cover ArcSpan?

This reference currently tracks 4 fingerprint rules across cookies, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

What public signals suggest a site uses ArcSpan?

Illustrative public indicators for ArcSpan include arcid; aspan_s; aspan. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.