Detect Astro
Astro is a new JavaScript-based static site builder.
Detection looks at meta tags, javascript globals, dom selectors across 6 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Astro
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Astro. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Meta tags
- JavaScript globals
- DOM selectors
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Example public indicators for Astro
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Astro. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- generator: Astro v?
- Astro
- astro-root
- link
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Astro signature (6 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Astro, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Astro is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Astro
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Astro signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (meta tags, javascript globals, dom selectors) and scores them against the Astro signature set (6 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Astro on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Astro
- Can PluginView detect Astro without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Astro — typically meta tags, javascript globals, dom selectors. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Astro?
- Astro is classified under Static site generator, JavaScript frameworks in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Astro?
- This reference currently tracks 6 fingerprint rules across meta tags, javascript globals, dom selectors. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Astro?
- Illustrative public indicators for Astro include generator: Astro v?; Astro; astro-root. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
