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