How accurate is the plugin detection?

Our plugin detection is highly accurate for plugins that expose frontend assets like CSS or JavaScript files. We match detected plugins against our database of 60,000+ WordPress.org plugins. Some plugins that only work on the backend or are heavily customized may not be detected. Premium or private plugins not in the WordPress.org repository will show as 'not in database'.

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61,597+ Plugins Database

Match detected plugins against our comprehensive database with ratings, install counts, and detailed analytics.

Theme Detection

Identify the WordPress theme including version, parent theme for child themes, and links to theme profiles.

Scan History

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Compare plugins across multiple WordPress sites. Perfect for competitive analysis or auditing your network.

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How to Detect WordPress Plugins

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Enter Website URL

Paste any WordPress website URL into the scanner. Our tool accepts homepage URLs or any page on the site.

Instant Analysis

Our scanner analyzes the site's source code, identifying plugins from CSS, JavaScript, and directory patterns.

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See all detected plugins and themes with ratings, install counts, and links to detailed analytics pages.

Who Uses WordPress Plugin Detection?

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Developers & Agencies

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Plugin Developers

Analyze competitor usage, identify market opportunities, and see which plugins are commonly used together.

Site Owners

Discover what plugins successful sites in your niche use and replicate winning strategies for your own site.

Security Researchers

Audit WordPress installations, identify outdated plugins, and assess potential security vulnerabilities.

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Everything you need to know about our WordPress plugin detector

Our WordPress plugin detector analyzes the HTML source code of any website to identify WordPress signatures. It scans for plugin-specific CSS classes, JavaScript files, and directory patterns in wp-content/plugins/. The detected plugins are then matched against our database of over 61,597 WordPress plugins to provide detailed information including ratings, active installs, and descriptions.

Yes, our WordPress plugin detector offers free scans. Guest users can perform 1 free scan, while registered users get 3 free scans per month. For unlimited scans, scan history, and advanced features like site comparison, you can upgrade to a Pro account.

Our tool can detect plugins on most WordPress sites. However, some sites use security plugins or configurations that hide plugin information. Sites behind firewalls, using aggressive caching, or with custom security measures may show fewer or no plugins. The detector works best on standard WordPress installations.

Yes, our tool detects both plugins and themes. When you scan a WordPress site, we identify the active theme including its name, version, and whether it's a child theme. Theme information is displayed alongside detected plugins in your scan results.

Our plugin detection is highly accurate for plugins that expose frontend assets like CSS or JavaScript files. We match detected plugins against our database of 61,597+ WordPress.org plugins. Some plugins that only work on the backend or are heavily customized may not be detected. Premium or private plugins not in the WordPress.org repository will show as "not in database".

Yes, registered users can compare plugins across multiple sites. After scanning sites, you can select them from your scan history and view a comparison matrix showing which plugins each site uses. Free users can compare up to 5 sites, while Pro users can compare up to 10 sites simultaneously.

For each detected plugin in our database, you'll see: plugin name and icon, active installation count, user rating, category, and a link to the full plugin profile on WPStats. You can explore detailed analytics, keyword rankings, and historical data for any detected plugin.

Yes, registered users can rescan sites from their history to track changes. When you rescan a site, we compare results with previous scans and highlight any plugins that were added or removed. This is useful for monitoring competitor sites or tracking your own site's plugin usage.

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