Detect Raptor
Raptor is a personalisation engine based on machine learning that analyses and learns about the user's behavior and unique browser history.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals across 5 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Raptor
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Raptor. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for Raptor
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Raptor. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- api.raptorsmartadvisor.com
- msecnd.net/script/raptor-.js
- Raptor
- onRaptorLoaded
- raptorBase64
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Raptor signature (5 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Raptor, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Raptor is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Raptor
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Raptor signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals) and scores them against the Raptor signature set (5 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Raptor on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Raptor
- Can PluginView detect Raptor without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Raptor — typically script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Raptor?
- Raptor is classified under Personalisation in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Raptor?
- This reference currently tracks 5 fingerprint rules across script sources, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Raptor?
- Illustrative public indicators for Raptor include api.raptorsmartadvisor.com; msecnd.net/script/raptor-.js; Raptor. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
