Detect Skimlinks
Skimlinks is a content monetization platform for online publishers.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals across 4 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Skimlinks
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Skimlinks. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for Skimlinks
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Skimlinks. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- .skimresources.com
- __SKIM_JS_GLOBAL__
- addSkimlinks
- skimlinksAPI
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Skimlinks signature (4 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Skimlinks, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Skimlinks is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Skimlinks
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Skimlinks signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals) and scores them against the Skimlinks signature set (4 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Skimlinks on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Skimlinks
- Can PluginView detect Skimlinks without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Skimlinks — typically script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Skimlinks?
- Skimlinks is classified under Affiliate programs in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Skimlinks?
- This reference currently tracks 4 fingerprint rules across script sources, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Skimlinks?
- Illustrative public indicators for Skimlinks include .skimresources.com; __SKIM_JS_GLOBAL__; addSkimlinks. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
