Detect Rakuten

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Rakuten (formerly Ebates) allows you to earn cash-back rewards.

Detection looks at cookies, script sources, javascript globals across 5 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

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Websites using Rakuten

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Signal classes

PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Rakuten. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

  • Cookies
  • Script sources
  • JavaScript globals
03

Example public indicators for Rakuten

Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Rakuten. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

  • rakuten-source
  • tag.rmp.rakuten.com
  • .linksynergy.com
  • rakutenRanMID
  • rakutenSource
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What a detection means

Establishes
One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Rakuten signature (5 rules) at the time of the scan.
Does not establish
A sitewide install of Rakuten, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Rakuten is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Rakuten

  1. 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Rakuten signals.
  2. 2. PluginView reads only public responses (cookies, script sources, javascript globals) and scores them against the Rakuten signature set (5 rules).
  3. 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Rakuten on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Rakuten

Can PluginView detect Rakuten without logging in?
Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Rakuten — typically cookies, script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
What category is Rakuten?
Rakuten is classified under Affiliate programs in the PluginView directory.
How many fingerprint rules cover Rakuten?
This reference currently tracks 5 fingerprint rules across cookies, script sources, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
What public signals suggest a site uses Rakuten?
Illustrative public indicators for Rakuten include rakuten-source; tag.rmp.rakuten.com; .linksynergy.com. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

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