Detect Open edX

CMSLMS

The Open edX platform is a free and open source course management system.

Detection looks at dom selectors across 1 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

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Websites using Open edX

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Signal classes

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

  • DOM selectors
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Example public indicators for Open edX

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

  • meta, #footer-openedx, .openedx, .open-edx-logo, .open-edx-link, .foote…
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What a detection means

Establishes
One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Open edX signature (1 rules) at the time of the scan.
Does not establish
A sitewide install of Open edX, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Open edX is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Open edX

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

Can PluginView detect Open edX without logging in?
Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Open edX — typically dom selectors. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
What category is Open edX?
Open edX is classified under CMS, LMS in the PluginView directory.
How many fingerprint rules cover Open edX?
This reference currently tracks 1 fingerprint rule across dom selectors. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
What public signals suggest a site uses Open edX?
Illustrative public indicators for Open edX include meta, #footer-openedx, .openedx, .open-edx-logo, .open-edx-link, .foote…. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.