Detect ElkArte
ElkArte is an open-source PHP-based forum software with MySQL integration, offering features such as user authentication, topic categorisation, post formatting, private messaging, moderation tools, and customisable themes and extensions.
Detection looks at javascript globals across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using ElkArte
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying ElkArte. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for ElkArte
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for ElkArte. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- elk_forum_action
- elk_iso_case_folding
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known ElkArte signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of ElkArte, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that ElkArte is still in place today.
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How to check a site for ElkArte
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest ElkArte signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (javascript globals) and scores them against the ElkArte signature set (2 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for ElkArte on the results page.
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Commonly implies
A confirmed ElkArte match also implies these technologies are present.
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FAQ: detecting ElkArte
- Can PluginView detect ElkArte without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for ElkArte — typically javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is ElkArte?
- ElkArte is classified under Message boards in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover ElkArte?
- 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 ElkArte?
- Illustrative public indicators for ElkArte include elk_forum_action; elk_iso_case_folding. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
