Detect LocomotiveCMS
LocomotiveCMS is a Ruby on Rails-based content management system (CMS) known for its flexibility and developer-friendly approach to building and managing websites.
Detection looks at script sources, html markup across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using LocomotiveCMS
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying LocomotiveCMS. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- HTML markup
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Example public indicators for LocomotiveCMS
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for LocomotiveCMS. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- cdn.locomotive.works/
- <link*/sites//theme/stylesheets
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known LocomotiveCMS signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of LocomotiveCMS, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that LocomotiveCMS is still in place today.
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How to check a site for LocomotiveCMS
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest LocomotiveCMS signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, html markup) and scores them against the LocomotiveCMS signature set (2 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for LocomotiveCMS on the results page.
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Commonly implies
A confirmed LocomotiveCMS match also implies these technologies are present.
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FAQ: detecting LocomotiveCMS
- Can PluginView detect LocomotiveCMS without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for LocomotiveCMS — typically script sources, html markup. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is LocomotiveCMS?
- LocomotiveCMS is classified under CMS in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover LocomotiveCMS?
- This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across script sources, html markup. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses LocomotiveCMS?
- Illustrative public indicators for LocomotiveCMS include cdn.locomotive.works/; <link*/sites//theme/stylesheets. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
