Can PluginView detect MediaElement.js without logging in?

Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for MediaElement.js — typically javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.

What category is MediaElement.js?

MediaElement.js is classified under Video players in the PluginView directory.

How many fingerprint rules cover MediaElement.js?

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

What public signals suggest a site uses MediaElement.js?

Illustrative public indicators for MediaElement.js include mejs; mejs.version: .. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

Detect MediaElement.js

Video players

MediaElement.js is a set of custom Flash plugins that mimic the HTML5 MediaElement API for browsers that don't support HTML5 or don't support the media codecs.

Detection looks at javascript globals across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

Websites using MediaElement.js

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Signal classes

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

JavaScript globals

Example public indicators for MediaElement.js

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

mejs
mejs.version: .

What a detection means

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

How to check a site for MediaElement.js

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

FAQ: detecting MediaElement.js

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