Detect Question2Answer
Question2Answer (Q2A) is a popular open-source Q&A platform for PHP/MySQL.
Detection looks at script sources, html markup across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Question2Answer
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Question2Answer. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- HTML markup
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Example public indicators for Question2Answer
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Question2Answer. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- ./qa-content/qa-page.js?
- <!-- Powered by Question2Answer
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Question2Answer signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Question2Answer, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Question2Answer is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Question2Answer
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Question2Answer signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, html markup) and scores them against the Question2Answer signature set (2 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Question2Answer on the results page.
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Commonly implies
A confirmed Question2Answer match also implies these technologies are present.
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FAQ: detecting Question2Answer
- Can PluginView detect Question2Answer without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Question2Answer — typically script sources, html markup. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Question2Answer?
- Question2Answer is classified under Comment systems in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Question2Answer?
- This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across script sources, html markup. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Question2Answer?
- Illustrative public indicators for Question2Answer include ./qa-content/qa-page.js?; <!-- Powered by Question2Answer. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
