Detect PostHog
PostHog is the open-source, all-in-one product analytics platform.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals across 3 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
01
Websites using PostHog
Loading website list…
02
Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying PostHog. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
03
Example public indicators for PostHog
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for PostHog. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- app.posthog.com/
- __PosthogExtensions__
- posthog
04
What a detection means
- Establishes
- The listed vendor-controlled browser component was present and active on the scanned page at scan time.
- Does not establish
- It does not prove a sitewide installation, current commercial contract, backend-only use, exclusive use, or production transaction volume.
05
Minimum proof rule
Observe a live browser request, loaded script, or iframe to the listed unique vendor endpoint. Source-text-only matches do not qualify.
Best pages to check: All pages; trigger page/event
06
How to check a site for PostHog
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest PostHog signals (prefer: All pages; trigger page/event).
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals) and scores them against the PostHog signature set (3 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for PostHog on the results page.
07
FAQ: detecting PostHog
- Can PluginView detect PostHog without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for PostHog — typically script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is PostHog?
- PostHog is classified under Analytics, Analytics, Product Intelligence & Monitoring in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover PostHog?
- This reference currently tracks 3 fingerprint rules across script sources, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses PostHog?
- Illustrative public indicators for PostHog include app.posthog.com/; __PosthogExtensions__; posthog. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- Which pages are best for detecting PostHog?
- For PostHog, start with: All pages; trigger page/event.
