Detect MyBB
MyBB is a free and open-source forum software written in PHP.
Detection looks at cookies, javascript globals across 4 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using MyBB
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying MyBB. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Cookies
- JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for MyBB
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for MyBB. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- mybb
- MyBBEditor
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known MyBB signature (4 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of MyBB, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that MyBB is still in place today.
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How to check a site for MyBB
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest MyBB signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (cookies, javascript globals) and scores them against the MyBB signature set (4 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for MyBB on the results page.
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Commonly implies
A confirmed MyBB match also implies these technologies are present.
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FAQ: detecting MyBB
- Can PluginView detect MyBB without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for MyBB — typically cookies, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is MyBB?
- MyBB is classified under Message boards in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover MyBB?
- This reference currently tracks 4 fingerprint rules across cookies, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses MyBB?
- Illustrative public indicators for MyBB include mybb; MyBBEditor. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
