Detect VAPTCHA
VAPTCHA is the abbreviation of (Variation Analysis based Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart), also known as gesture verification code, is a human-machine verification solution based on artificial intelligence and big data.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using VAPTCHA
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying VAPTCHA. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for VAPTCHA
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for VAPTCHA. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- .vaptcha.com/v.js
- vaptcha
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known VAPTCHA signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of VAPTCHA, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that VAPTCHA is still in place today.
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How to check a site for VAPTCHA
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest VAPTCHA signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals) and scores them against the VAPTCHA signature set (2 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for VAPTCHA on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting VAPTCHA
- Can PluginView detect VAPTCHA without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for VAPTCHA — typically script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is VAPTCHA?
- VAPTCHA is classified under Security in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover VAPTCHA?
- This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across script sources, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses VAPTCHA?
- Illustrative public indicators for VAPTCHA include .vaptcha.com/v.js; vaptcha. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
