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