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