Detect <model-viewer>

Augmented reality

<model-viewer> is an open-source web component developed by Google and maintained through GitHub. <model-viewer> aims at putting 3D content on the web easily with a few lines of HTML code. This was first introduced with Chrome 72 in July 2019 and enables users to view 3D in the browser and mobile devices.

Detection looks at script sources, dom selectors across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

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Websites using <model-viewer>

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Signal classes

PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying <model-viewer>. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

  • Script sources
  • DOM selectors
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Example public indicators for <model-viewer>

Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for <model-viewer>. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

  • model-viewer/dist/model-viewer.min.js
  • model-viewer
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What a detection means

Establishes
One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known <model-viewer> signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
Does not establish
A sitewide install of <model-viewer>, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that <model-viewer> is still in place today.
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How to check a site for <model-viewer>

  1. 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest <model-viewer> signals.
  2. 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, dom selectors) and scores them against the <model-viewer> signature set (2 rules).
  3. 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for <model-viewer> on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting <model-viewer>

Can PluginView detect <model-viewer> without logging in?
Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for <model-viewer> — typically script sources, dom selectors. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
What category is <model-viewer>?
<model-viewer> is classified under Augmented reality in the PluginView directory.
How many fingerprint rules cover <model-viewer>?
This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across script sources, dom selectors. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
What public signals suggest a site uses <model-viewer>?
Illustrative public indicators for <model-viewer> include model-viewer/dist/model-viewer.min.js; model-viewer. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

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