Detect DataTables
DataTables is a plug-in for the jQuery Javascript library adding advanced features like pagination, instant search, themes, and more to any HTML table.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals across 3 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using DataTables
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying DataTables. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for DataTables
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for DataTables. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- dataTables.*.js
- .fn.dataTable.version: .
- jQuery.fn.dataTable.version: .
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known DataTables signature (3 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of DataTables, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that DataTables is still in place today.
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How to check a site for DataTables
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest DataTables signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals) and scores them against the DataTables signature set (3 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for DataTables on the results page.
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Commonly implies
A confirmed DataTables match also implies these technologies are present.
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FAQ: detecting DataTables
- Can PluginView detect DataTables without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for DataTables — typically script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is DataTables?
- DataTables is classified under JavaScript libraries in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover DataTables?
- This reference currently tracks 3 fingerprint rules across script sources, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses DataTables?
- Illustrative public indicators for DataTables include dataTables.*.js; .fn.dataTable.version: .; jQuery.fn.dataTable.version: .. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
