Can PluginView detect Plyr without logging in?

Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Plyr — typically script sources, javascript globals, stylesheets. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.

What category is Plyr?

Plyr is classified under Video players in the PluginView directory.

What public signals suggest a site uses Plyr?

Illustrative public indicators for Plyr include cdn.plyr.io//..js; Plyr; --plyr-progress. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

Detect Plyr

Video players

Plyr is a simple, lightweight, accessible and customizable HTML5, YouTube and Vimeo media player that supports modern browsers.

Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals, stylesheets across 3 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

Websites using Plyr

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Signal classes

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

Script sources
JavaScript globals
Stylesheets

Example public indicators for Plyr

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

cdn.plyr.io//..js
Plyr
--plyr-progress

What a detection means

Establishes: One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Plyr signature (3 rules) at the time of the scan.
Does not establish: A sitewide install of Plyr, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Plyr is still in place today.

How to check a site for Plyr

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

FAQ: detecting Plyr

Can PluginView detect Plyr without logging in?: Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Plyr — typically script sources, javascript globals, stylesheets. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
What category is Plyr?: Plyr is classified under Video players in the PluginView directory.
How many fingerprint rules cover Plyr?: This reference currently tracks 3 fingerprint rules across script sources, javascript globals, stylesheets. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
What public signals suggest a site uses Plyr?: Illustrative public indicators for Plyr include cdn.plyr.io//..js; Plyr; --plyr-progress. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.