Detect Branch
Branch is a mobile deep linking system to increase engagement and retention.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals across 4 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Branch
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Branch. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for Branch
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Branch. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- cdn.branch.io
- app.link/_r?sdk=web
- branch.setBranchViewData
- branch_callback__0
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Branch signature (4 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Branch, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Branch is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Branch
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Branch signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals) and scores them against the Branch signature set (4 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Branch on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Branch
- Can PluginView detect Branch without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Branch — typically script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Branch?
- Branch is classified under Marketing automation, Analytics in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Branch?
- 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 Branch?
- Illustrative public indicators for Branch include cdn.branch.io; app.link/_r?sdk=web; branch.setBranchViewData. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
