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Free CMS & Theme Detectors

Identify the technology stack behind any website. Detect CMS, theme, plugins, hosting, and frameworks — for competitive research, lead qualification, or just curiosity.

7 tools in this category · 100% free · No signup

All CMS & Theme Detectors

What CMS detection actually checks

Every CMS leaves fingerprints in the HTML and HTTP response: meta generator tags, predictable URL patterns (/wp-content/, /sites/default/), specific cookies, JavaScript globals, and theme file paths. Our detectors don't guess — they cross-reference these signals against curated patterns we maintain for the top 10 CMSes. The result is high-confidence identification, usually in under 2 seconds.

Why detect a competitor's stack?

Three legitimate use cases. (1) Competitive research: which CMS, theme, and plugins is the leader in your space using? Reverse-engineer their tech choices. (2) Lead qualification: if you sell to WordPress users, the detector instantly tells you whether a prospect's site qualifies. (3) Migration planning: before quoting a redesign, knowing the current stack tells you what data you'll need to extract and where the gotchas will be.

Detection isn't 100% — here's why

Sites can hide their CMS via headless rendering (Next.js + WordPress backend), aggressive caching that strips fingerprints, or custom themes that don't include the framework's default markers. We flag low-confidence detections and offer the next two most likely candidates. For high-stakes determinations (legal, contractual), always verify by other means (asking the site owner, checking the privacy policy, or running an in-depth audit).

Frequently asked questions

Why didn't your detector identify a site I know runs WordPress?
Some sites strip wp- markers (security plugins, headless setups, aggressive minification). If you have other evidence (admin URL, login page, theme files), trust that. The detector is a fast first signal, not a definitive judgment.
Do you keep a record of what I detect?
We store the scan result (publicly at /scan/[hash]) so users can share and revisit. We don't tie scans to specific users unless you're logged in.
Can you detect Shopify theme variants?
Yes — Shopify Theme Detector identifies the base theme (Dawn, Debut, Brooklyn, etc.) and any major customizations visible in the rendered HTML.