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