Detect Mapbox GL JS
Mapbox GL JS is a JavaScript library that uses WebGL to render interactive maps from vector tiles and Mapbox styles.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors across 3 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
Websites using Mapbox GL JS
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Mapbox GL JS. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
- DOM selectors
Example public indicators for Mapbox GL JS
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Mapbox GL JS. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- mapbox-gl.js
- mapboxgl.version: .
- link, div.mapboxgl-map, div.mapboxgl-canvas-container, canvas.mapboxgl-…
What a detection means
- Establishes
- The listed vendor-controlled browser component was present and active on the scanned page at scan time.
- Does not establish
- It does not prove a sitewide installation, current commercial contract, backend-only use, exclusive use, or production transaction volume.
Minimum proof rule
Observe a live browser request, loaded script, or iframe to the listed unique vendor endpoint. Source-text-only matches do not qualify.
Best pages to check: Map and location pages
How to check a site for Mapbox GL JS
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Mapbox GL JS signals (prefer: Map and location pages).
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors) and scores them against the Mapbox GL JS signature set (3 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Mapbox GL JS on the results page.
FAQ: detecting Mapbox GL JS
- Can PluginView detect Mapbox GL JS without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Mapbox GL JS — typically script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Mapbox GL JS?
- Mapbox GL JS is classified under Maps, Video, Maps & Other Embeds in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Mapbox GL JS?
- This reference currently tracks 3 fingerprint rules across script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Mapbox GL JS?
- Illustrative public indicators for Mapbox GL JS include mapbox-gl.js; mapboxgl.version: .; link, div.mapboxgl-map, div.mapboxgl-canvas-container, canvas.mapboxgl-…. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- Which pages are best for detecting Mapbox GL JS?
- For Mapbox GL JS, start with: Map and location pages.
