Detect SOBI 2
SOBI2 is an older version of the SOBI (Simple Open Business Index) directory extension for Joomla. It was used for creating and managing directory listings on Joomla-powered websites, allowing users to list businesses, services, or other types of entries.
Detection looks at javascript globals, html markup across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
Websites using SOBI 2
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying SOBI 2. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- JavaScript globals
- HTML markup
Example public indicators for SOBI 2
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for SOBI 2. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- sobi2Cats
- <!-- start of Sigsiu Online Business Index<div* class="sobi2
What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known SOBI 2 signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of SOBI 2, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that SOBI 2 is still in place today.
How to check a site for SOBI 2
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest SOBI 2 signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (javascript globals, html markup) and scores them against the SOBI 2 signature set (2 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for SOBI 2 on the results page.
Commonly implies
A confirmed SOBI 2 match also implies these technologies are present.
FAQ: detecting SOBI 2
- Can PluginView detect SOBI 2 without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for SOBI 2 — typically javascript globals, html markup. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is SOBI 2?
- SOBI 2 is classified under Miscellaneous in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover SOBI 2?
- This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across javascript globals, html markup. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses SOBI 2?
- Illustrative public indicators for SOBI 2 include sobi2Cats; <!-- start of Sigsiu Online Business Index<div* class="sobi2. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
