Detect Simple Machines Forum
Simple Machines Forum is a free open-source software, used for community forums and is written in PHP.
Detection looks at javascript globals, dom selectors across 4 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Simple Machines Forum
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Simple Machines Forum. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- JavaScript globals
- DOM selectors
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Example public indicators for Simple Machines Forum
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Simple Machines Forum. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- smf_avatarResize
- smf_default_theme_url
- smf_theme_url
- li > span > a
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Simple Machines Forum signature (4 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Simple Machines Forum, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Simple Machines Forum is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Simple Machines Forum
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Simple Machines Forum signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (javascript globals, dom selectors) and scores them against the Simple Machines Forum signature set (4 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Simple Machines Forum on the results page.
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Commonly implies
A confirmed Simple Machines Forum match also implies these technologies are present.
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FAQ: detecting Simple Machines Forum
- Can PluginView detect Simple Machines Forum without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Simple Machines Forum — typically javascript globals, dom selectors. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Simple Machines Forum?
- Simple Machines Forum is classified under Message boards in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Simple Machines Forum?
- This reference currently tracks 4 fingerprint rules across javascript globals, dom selectors. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Simple Machines Forum?
- Illustrative public indicators for Simple Machines Forum include smf_avatarResize; smf_default_theme_url; smf_theme_url. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
