Detect Google Hosted Libraries
Google Hosted Libraries is a stable, reliable, high-speed, globally available content distribution network for the most popular, open-source JavaScript libraries.
Detection looks at script sources, dom selectors across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Google Hosted Libraries
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Google Hosted Libraries. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- DOM selectors
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Example public indicators for Google Hosted Libraries
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Google Hosted Libraries. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/
- link
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Google Hosted Libraries signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Google Hosted Libraries, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Google Hosted Libraries is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Google Hosted Libraries
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Google Hosted Libraries signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, dom selectors) and scores them against the Google Hosted Libraries signature set (2 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Google Hosted Libraries on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Google Hosted Libraries
- Can PluginView detect Google Hosted Libraries without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Google Hosted Libraries — typically script sources, dom selectors. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Google Hosted Libraries?
- Google Hosted Libraries is classified under CDN in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Google Hosted Libraries?
- This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across script sources, dom selectors. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Google Hosted Libraries?
- Illustrative public indicators for Google Hosted Libraries include ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/; link. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
