Detect MathJax
MathJax is a cross-browser JavaScript library that displays mathematical notation in web browsers, using MathML, LaTeX and ASCIIMathML markup.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals across 3 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using MathJax
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying MathJax. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for MathJax
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for MathJax. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- ?/mathjax.js
- MathJax
- MathJax.version: .
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known MathJax signature (3 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of MathJax, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that MathJax is still in place today.
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How to check a site for MathJax
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest MathJax signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals) and scores them against the MathJax signature set (3 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for MathJax on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting MathJax
- Can PluginView detect MathJax without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for MathJax — typically script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is MathJax?
- MathJax is classified under JavaScript graphics in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover MathJax?
- This reference currently tracks 3 fingerprint rules across script sources, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses MathJax?
- Illustrative public indicators for MathJax include ?/mathjax.js; MathJax; MathJax.version: .. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
