Detect Ruffle

Video players

Ruffle is an open-source Flash Player emulator that allows users to view and play Flash content on modern web browsers without requiring the original Adobe Flash Player.

Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

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Websites using Ruffle

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Signal classes

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

  • Script sources
  • JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for Ruffle

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

  • ?ruffle-rs?/ruffle.js
  • RufflePlayer.config
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What a detection means

Establishes
One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Ruffle signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
Does not establish
A sitewide install of Ruffle, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Ruffle is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Ruffle

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

Can PluginView detect Ruffle without logging in?
Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Ruffle — typically script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
What category is Ruffle?
Ruffle is classified under Video players in the PluginView directory.
How many fingerprint rules cover Ruffle?
This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across script sources, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
What public signals suggest a site uses Ruffle?
Illustrative public indicators for Ruffle include ?ruffle-rs?/ruffle.js; RufflePlayer.config. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

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