Detect Leaky Paywall
Leaky Paywall is a metered paywall system for WordPress websites that limits user access to content based on predefined viewing thresholds and subscription rules.
Detection looks at javascript globals across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Leaky Paywall
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Leaky Paywall. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for Leaky Paywall
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Leaky Paywall. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- leaky_paywall_quick_register
- leaky_paywall_recurring
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Leaky Paywall signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Leaky Paywall, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Leaky Paywall is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Leaky Paywall
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Leaky Paywall signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (javascript globals) and scores them against the Leaky Paywall signature set (2 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Leaky Paywall on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Leaky Paywall
- Can PluginView detect Leaky Paywall without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Leaky Paywall — typically javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Leaky Paywall?
- Leaky Paywall is classified under WordPress plugins in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Leaky Paywall?
- 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 Leaky Paywall?
- Illustrative public indicators for Leaky Paywall include leaky_paywall_quick_register; leaky_paywall_recurring. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
