Can PluginView detect Vimeo without logging in?

Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Vimeo — typically javascript globals, dom selectors. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.

What category is Vimeo?

Vimeo is classified under Video players in the PluginView directory.

How many fingerprint rules cover Vimeo?

This reference currently tracks 3 fingerprint rules across javascript globals, dom selectors. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

What public signals suggest a site uses Vimeo?

Illustrative public indicators for Vimeo include Vimeo.Player; VimeoPlayer; iframe,embed. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

Detect Vimeo

Video players

Vimeo is a video hosting, sharing and services platform. Vimeo operation an ad-free basis by providing subscription plans.

Detection looks at javascript globals, dom selectors across 3 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

Websites using Vimeo

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Signal classes

PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Vimeo. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

JavaScript globals
DOM selectors

Example public indicators for Vimeo

Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Vimeo. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

Vimeo.Player
VimeoPlayer
iframe,embed

What a detection means

Establishes: One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Vimeo signature (3 rules) at the time of the scan.
Does not establish: A sitewide install of Vimeo, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Vimeo is still in place today.

How to check a site for Vimeo

1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Vimeo signals.
2. PluginView reads only public responses (javascript globals, dom selectors) and scores them against the Vimeo signature set (3 rules).
3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Vimeo on the results page.

FAQ: detecting Vimeo

Can PluginView detect Vimeo without logging in?: Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Vimeo — typically javascript globals, dom selectors. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
What category is Vimeo?: Vimeo is classified under Video players in the PluginView directory.
How many fingerprint rules cover Vimeo?: This reference currently tracks 3 fingerprint rules across javascript globals, dom selectors. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
What public signals suggest a site uses Vimeo?: Illustrative public indicators for Vimeo include Vimeo.Player; VimeoPlayer; iframe,embed. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.