CMS Detector
Identify what CMS, framework, or platform any website is built with.
Analyzing Website...
Fetching and analyzing HTML source code.
What is a CMS Detector?
A CMS Detector is a tool that analyzes the HTML source code, meta tags, scripts, and CSS patterns of a website to identify which Content Management System (CMS) or web framework it uses. This is invaluable for competitive research, security auditing, and web development.
How Does CMS Detection Work?
Our detector examines multiple signals in the website's HTML output:
- Generator Meta Tags: Many CMS platforms include a
<meta name="generator">tag identifying the software. - CSS and JS Paths: File paths like
/wp-content/(WordPress) or/sites/default/files/(Drupal) are unique fingerprints. - HTML Structure: Specific class names, data attributes, and DOM patterns reveal the platform.
- Script Sources: External JavaScript libraries and frameworks are strong indicators.
- HTTP Headers: Server headers and cookies can leak technology information.
Supported CMS Platforms
Our detector can identify 20+ platforms including WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Ghost, Magento, Laravel, React, Vue.js, Angular, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Hugo, Jekyll, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a website hide its CMS?
Yes, many sites remove generator tags and modify file paths to obscure their platform. However, our detector uses multiple signals beyond just the generator tag, making it difficult to completely hide.
Is CMS detection accurate?
Our tool provides a confidence score for each detection. Most well-known CMS platforms are detected with high accuracy (80-100%). Custom-built sites may show lower confidence scores.
Why would I need to detect a website's CMS?
Common reasons include: competitive analysis, security auditing (different CMS = different vulnerabilities), choosing a hosting provider, or migrating from one platform to another.