Detect Kites
Kites is a no-code, drag-and-drop builder for creating interactive mobile websites.
Detection looks at javascript globals across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Kites
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Kites. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for Kites
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Kites. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- kiteInstance.analytics
- kiteJS
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Kites signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Kites, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Kites is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Kites
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Kites signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (javascript globals) and scores them against the Kites signature set (2 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Kites on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Kites
- Can PluginView detect Kites without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Kites — typically javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Kites?
- Kites is classified under Page builders in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Kites?
- This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Kites?
- Illustrative public indicators for Kites include kiteInstance.analytics; kiteJS. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
