Can PluginView detect CPEx without logging in?

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

What category is CPEx?

CPEx is classified under Content curation in the PluginView directory.

How many fingerprint rules cover CPEx?

This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

What public signals suggest a site uses CPEx?

Illustrative public indicators for CPEx include cpexAddCMPCloseButton; cpexCmpVersion:. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

Detect CPEx

Content curation

CPEx is a publisher exchange system facilitating content distribution and collaboration among publishers.

Detection looks at javascript globals across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

Websites using CPEx

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Signal classes

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

JavaScript globals

Example public indicators for CPEx

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

cpexAddCMPCloseButton
cpexCmpVersion:

What a detection means

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

How to check a site for CPEx

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

FAQ: detecting CPEx

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