Detect K2
K2 is a content management extension for Joomla, developed by JoomlaWorks, that enhances Joomla's capabilities by providing features like rich content forms, nested categories, tags, comments, and more.
Detection looks at javascript globals, html markup across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using K2
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying K2. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- JavaScript globals
- HTML markup
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Example public indicators for K2
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for K2. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- K2RatingURL
- <!-- JoomlaWorks "K2" Start K2
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known K2 signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of K2, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that K2 is still in place today.
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How to check a site for K2
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest K2 signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (javascript globals, html markup) and scores them against the K2 signature set (2 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for K2 on the results page.
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Commonly implies
A confirmed K2 match also implies these technologies are present.
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FAQ: detecting K2
- Can PluginView detect K2 without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for K2 — typically javascript globals, html markup. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is K2?
- K2 is classified under Miscellaneous in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover K2?
- This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across javascript globals, html markup. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses K2?
- Illustrative public indicators for K2 include K2RatingURL; <!-- JoomlaWorks "K2" Start K2. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
