Detect Histats

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Histats is a simple website visitor analysis and tracking tool.

Detection looks at javascript globals, dom selectors across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

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Websites using Histats

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Signal classes

PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Histats. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

  • JavaScript globals
  • DOM selectors
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Example public indicators for Histats

Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Histats. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

  • Histats.ver:
  • img
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What a detection means

Establishes
One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Histats signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
Does not establish
A sitewide install of Histats, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Histats is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Histats

  1. 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Histats signals.
  2. 2. PluginView reads only public responses (javascript globals, dom selectors) and scores them against the Histats signature set (2 rules).
  3. 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Histats on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Histats

Can PluginView detect Histats without logging in?
Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Histats — typically javascript globals, dom selectors. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
What category is Histats?
Histats is classified under Analytics in the PluginView directory.
How many fingerprint rules cover Histats?
This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across javascript globals, dom selectors. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
What public signals suggest a site uses Histats?
Illustrative public indicators for Histats include Histats.ver:; img. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

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