Detect Microsoft Silverlight

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

• JavaScript globals

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

• SILVERLIGHT_SUPPORTED
• Silverlight.getSilverlight

Establishes

One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Microsoft Silverlight signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.

Does not establish

A sitewide install of Microsoft Silverlight, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Microsoft Silverlight is still in place today.

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

Can PluginView detect Microsoft Silverlight without logging in?

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

What category is Microsoft Silverlight?

Microsoft Silverlight is classified under Miscellaneous in the PluginView directory.

How many fingerprint rules cover Microsoft Silverlight?

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 Microsoft Silverlight?

Illustrative public indicators for Microsoft Silverlight include SILVERLIGHT_SUPPORTED; Silverlight.getSilverlight. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.