Detect ClickOnce

Development

ClickOnce is a Microsoft .NET deployment technology that enables the creation of self-updating Windows-based applications that can be installed and run with minimal user interaction.

Detection looks at dom selectors, stylesheets across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

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Websites using ClickOnce

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Signal classes

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

  • DOM selectors
  • Stylesheets
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Example public indicators for ClickOnce

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

  • .ClickOnceInfoText
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What a detection means

Establishes
One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known ClickOnce signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
Does not establish
A sitewide install of ClickOnce, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that ClickOnce is still in place today.
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How to check a site for ClickOnce

  1. 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest ClickOnce signals.
  2. 2. PluginView reads only public responses (dom selectors, stylesheets) and scores them against the ClickOnce signature set (2 rules).
  3. 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for ClickOnce on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting ClickOnce

Can PluginView detect ClickOnce without logging in?
Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for ClickOnce — typically dom selectors, stylesheets. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
What category is ClickOnce?
ClickOnce is classified under Development in the PluginView directory.
How many fingerprint rules cover ClickOnce?
This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across dom selectors, stylesheets. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
What public signals suggest a site uses ClickOnce?
Illustrative public indicators for ClickOnce include .ClickOnceInfoText. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

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