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