Get answers to common questions about WordPress plugin detection, theme analysis, and our comprehensive website scanning tools.
DetectWP Stack achieves 95%+ accuracy in plugin detection by analyzing multiple sources including script signatures, stylesheet patterns, comment tags, and file paths. Our detection database is continuously updated with new plugin signatures.
Yes, you can analyze any publicly accessible WordPress website. Simply enter the URL and our tools will scan the site for plugins, themes, and technology stack information. Private or password-protected sites cannot be analyzed.
No account registration is required. All our WordPress analysis tools are completely free and can be used immediately without any sign-up process.
Most WordPress scans complete within 5-15 seconds depending on the website size and complexity. Large sites with many plugins may take up to 30 seconds to fully analyze.
We can detect virtually all WordPress plugins including free plugins from WordPress.org repository, premium plugins, custom plugins, and even deactivated plugins that leave traces. Our database covers over 50,000+ plugin signatures.
Yes, our tools can identify specific plugin versions in most cases. Version detection helps identify outdated plugins that may have security vulnerabilities or compatibility issues.
Some plugins may not be detected if they use custom file structures, are heavily customized, or implement advanced obfuscation techniques. However, this affects less than 5% of standard WordPress plugins.
Custom plugins can be detected if they follow standard WordPress plugin structure and leave detectable signatures. However, heavily customized or obfuscated plugins may not be identified with specific names.
We do not permanently store any scanned website data. Scan results are temporarily cached for performance but are automatically deleted within 24 hours. We respect website privacy and do not build databases of scanned sites.
Yes, scanning publicly accessible WordPress websites for technology information is legal as we only analyze publicly available information that browsers can access. We do not attempt to access restricted areas or perform unauthorized activities.
Our scanning process mimics normal browser behavior and typically does not leave obvious traces in server logs. However, website owners with advanced monitoring might notice automated requests.
No, we only scan publicly accessible content. Password-protected areas, admin panels, or private sections of websites are not accessed or analyzed by our tools.
Beyond WordPress plugins and themes, we can identify web servers (Apache, Nginx), CDNs (Cloudflare, AWS CloudFront), analytics platforms (Google Analytics, GTM), hosting providers, SSL certificates, and various third-party integrations.
Yes, our tools can identify WordPress multisite installations and provide information about the network configuration, though individual subsite analysis may vary depending on the network setup.
Yes, we can analyze WordPress.com hosted sites, though the detection capabilities may be limited compared to self-hosted WordPress sites due to WordPress.com platform restrictions.
Headless WordPress setups and custom implementations can be challenging to detect as they may not use standard WordPress frontend patterns. Detection success depends on how much WordPress structure is exposed.
Yes, all scan results can be exported as professional PDF reports perfect for client presentations, audits, or documentation. Reports include detailed findings, security recommendations, and professional formatting.
Our tools identify plugins and versions, which allows you to cross-reference with vulnerability databases. We provide basic security status indicators but recommend using dedicated security scanners for comprehensive vulnerability assessment.
Currently, our web interface supports one website at a time. For bulk scanning needs, contact us about API access or enterprise solutions that support batch processing.
Our plugin signature database is updated weekly with new plugins, version information, and detection patterns. Major updates or security-related signatures are updated more frequently as needed.
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