Can PluginView detect Mailman without logging in?

Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Mailman — typically script sources. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.

What category is Mailman?

Mailman is classified under Email in the PluginView directory.

How many fingerprint rules cover Mailman?

This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across script sources. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

What public signals suggest a site uses Mailman?

Illustrative public indicators for Mailman include mailman0/static/..js; static/hyperkittydjango-mailman3/..js. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

Detect Mailman

Mailman is free software for managing electronic mail discussion and e-newsletter lists. Mailman is integrated with the web, making it easy for users to manage their accounts and for list owners to administer their lists. Mailman supports built-in archiving, automatic bounce processing, content filtering, digest delivery, spam filters, and more.

Detection looks at script sources across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

Websites using Mailman

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Signal classes

PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Mailman. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

Script sources

Example public indicators for Mailman

Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Mailman. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

mailman0/static/..js
static/hyperkittydjango-mailman3/..js

What a detection means

Establishes: One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Mailman signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
Does not establish: A sitewide install of Mailman, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Mailman is still in place today.

How to check a site for Mailman

1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Mailman signals.
2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources) and scores them against the Mailman signature set (2 rules).
3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Mailman on the results page.

Commonly implies

A confirmed Mailman match also implies these technologies are present.

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FAQ: detecting Mailman

Can PluginView detect Mailman without logging in?: Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Mailman — typically script sources. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
What category is Mailman?: Mailman is classified under Email in the PluginView directory.
How many fingerprint rules cover Mailman?: This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across script sources. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
What public signals suggest a site uses Mailman?: Illustrative public indicators for Mailman include mailman0/static/..js; static/hyperkittydjango-mailman3/..js. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.