Detect Embedly
Embedly is a service that allows developers to convert URLs into rich previews and embeddable content.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors across 3 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Embedly
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Embedly. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
- DOM selectors
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Example public indicators for Embedly
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Embedly. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- cdn.embedly.com/
- embedly
- div.w-embed > iframe.embedly-embed
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Embedly signature (3 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Embedly, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Embedly is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Embedly
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Embedly signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors) and scores them against the Embedly signature set (3 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Embedly on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Embedly
- Can PluginView detect Embedly without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Embedly — typically script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Embedly?
- Embedly is classified under Widgets in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Embedly?
- This reference currently tracks 3 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 Embedly?
- Illustrative public indicators for Embedly include cdn.embedly.com/; embedly; div.w-embed > iframe.embedly-embed. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
