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