Detect Disqus
Disqus is a worldwide blog comment hosting service for web sites and online communities that use a networked platform.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors across 5 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
Websites using Disqus
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Disqus. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
- DOM selectors
Example public indicators for Disqus
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Disqus. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- disqus_url
- DISQUS
- disqus_shortname
- div#disqus_thread
What a detection means
- Establishes
- The listed vendor-controlled browser component was present and active on the scanned page at scan time.
- Does not establish
- It does not prove a sitewide installation, current commercial contract, backend-only use, exclusive use, or production transaction volume.
Minimum proof rule
Observe a live browser request, loaded script, or iframe to the listed unique vendor endpoint. Source-text-only matches do not qualify.
Best pages to check: Article and community pages
How to check a site for Disqus
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Disqus signals (prefer: Article and community pages).
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors) and scores them against the Disqus signature set (5 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Disqus on the results page.
FAQ: detecting Disqus
- Can PluginView detect Disqus without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Disqus — typically script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Disqus?
- Disqus is classified under Comment systems, Video, Maps & Other Embeds in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Disqus?
- This reference currently tracks 5 fingerprint rules across script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Disqus?
- Illustrative public indicators for Disqus include disqus_url; DISQUS; disqus_shortname. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- Which pages are best for detecting Disqus?
- For Disqus, start with: Article and community pages.
