Detect Statcounter
PluginView detects Statcounter, a Analytics, by evaluating script sources, javascript globals on publicly reachable pages. Illustrative public indicators associated with Statcounter include statcounter.com/counter/counter, _statcounter, sc_project. Full fingerprint rules remain proprietary; this page summarizes the signal classes and example indicators used for identification.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals across 4 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
Websites using Statcounter
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Statcounter. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
Example public indicators for Statcounter
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Statcounter. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- statcounter.com/counter/counter
- _statcounter
- sc_project
- sc_security
What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Statcounter signature (4 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Statcounter, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Statcounter is still in place today.
How to check a site for Statcounter
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Statcounter signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals) and scores them against the Statcounter signature set (4 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Statcounter on the results page.
FAQ: detecting Statcounter
- Can PluginView detect Statcounter without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Statcounter — typically script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Statcounter?
- Statcounter is classified under Analytics in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Statcounter?
- 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 Statcounter?
- Illustrative public indicators for Statcounter include statcounter.com/counter/counter; _statcounter; sc_project. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
