Detect Matomo Analytics
Matomo Analytics is a free and open-source web analytics application, that runs on a PHP/MySQL web-server.
Detection looks at cookies, meta tags, script sources, javascript globals, inline scripts across 10 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
Websites using Matomo Analytics
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Matomo Analytics. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Cookies
- Meta tags
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
- Inline scripts
Example public indicators for Matomo Analytics
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Matomo Analytics. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- PIWIK_SESSID
- apple-itunes-app: app-id=737216887
- generator: MatomoPiwik - Open Source Web Analytics
- google-play-app: app-id=org.piwik.mobile2
- piwik.jspiwik.php
- Matomo
- Piwik
- matomoSitesIDS
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: All pages; observe pageview
How to check a site for Matomo Analytics
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Matomo Analytics signals (prefer: All pages; observe pageview).
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (cookies, meta tags, script sources) and scores them against the Matomo Analytics signature set (10 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Matomo Analytics on the results page.
FAQ: detecting Matomo Analytics
- Can PluginView detect Matomo Analytics without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Matomo Analytics — typically cookies, meta tags, script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Matomo Analytics?
- Matomo Analytics is classified under Analytics, Analytics, Product Intelligence & Monitoring in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Matomo Analytics?
- This reference currently tracks 10 fingerprint rules across cookies, meta tags, script sources, javascript globals, inline scripts. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Matomo Analytics?
- Illustrative public indicators for Matomo Analytics include PIWIK_SESSID; apple-itunes-app: app-id=737216887; generator: MatomoPiwik - Open Source Web Analytics. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- Which pages are best for detecting Matomo Analytics?
- For Matomo Analytics, start with: All pages; observe pageview.
