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🔍 CMS Detector

Identify the CMS, framework, server, and CDN behind any website

TL;DR:

CMS detector identifies Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, Shopify, Tilda, Bitrix, Magento, Ghost, Hugo and 30+ other platforms by fingerprints: meta generator, headers, cookies, typical paths (wp-admin, /sites/default), HTML structures. Useful for competitive analysis and targeting.

30+ CMSWordPress, Bitrix, Joomla, Tilda, Wix and more
FrameworksNext.js, Nuxt.js, Astro, Gatsby, SvelteKit
AnalyticsGTM, Metrika, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Server & CDNNginx, Apache, Cloudflare, Akamai, Fastly

Why teams trust us

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How it works

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Enter site URL

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Technology signatures scanned

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CMS, CDN & stack identified

What Does the Tool Detect?

The CMS detector analyzes HTML code, HTTP headers, cookies, and JavaScript libraries to identify a website's full technology stack: CMS, frameworks, e-commerceplatforms, CDN, servers, and analytics.

Deep Analysis

Scans HTML code, meta tags, headers, cookies, and JavaScript for accurate technology identification.

Instant Results

Analysis completes in seconds. No extensions or software installation needed.

Full Stack

Not just CMS, but also frameworks, e-commerce, CDN, servers, programming languages, and analytics.

Check History

Save results locally. Track competitor stack changes over time.

Who uses this

SEO

tech stack audit

Marketers

competitor research

Developers

stack reverse engineering

Pentesters

vulnerable version detection

Common Mistakes

Relying only on the generator meta tagMany sites remove it. Also analyze file paths, cookies, and headers.
Ignoring CDN and server stackCDN (Cloudflare, Akamai) can mask the real server. Consider all layers.
Confusing framework and CMSNext.js is a framework, WordPress is a CMS. These are different levels of the tech stack.
Not considering e-commerce platformWooCommerce on WordPress or Shopify — this is important information for competitive analysis.
Checking only the homepageSome technologies are only visible on inner pages (cart, blog, admin panel).

Best Practices

Check multiple pagesHomepage, catalog, blog, cart — different pages may use different technologies.
Compare with competitorsIdentify the stack of 3-5 competitors to understand trends in your niche.
Complement with other checksUse SSL, Security Headers, and PageSpeed tests for a complete picture.
Track stack changesRe-check periodically — sites change CMS, add CDN, update analytics.
Consider confidence levelA "Definite" rating is more reliable than "Medium". For medium — verify manually.

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CMS check history, API keys and tech stack change monitoring.

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What is a CMS Detector?

A CMS detector analyzes a website's HTML source code, HTTP headers, and JavaScript libraries to identify the content management system, framework, CDN, and analytics tools used. This information is valuable for competitive analysis, security assessment, and technology research.

Our tool checks for signatures of 30+ popular CMS platforms including WordPress, 1С-Битрикс, Joomla, Tilda, Wix, Shopify, and modern frameworks like Next.js, Nuxt.js, Astro. It also detects CDN providers (Cloudflare, Akamai), web servers, and analytics systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a website CMS detected?

The tool analyzes page HTML code, HTTP headers, meta tags, and JavaScript files. Each CMS leaves characteristic fingerprints — specific file paths, JavaScript variables, server headers.

Can you detect a hidden CMS?

Even if the site owner removed generator meta tags, indirect signs remain: URL structure, paths to scripts and styles, cookies, specific headers. In most cases the CMS is still detected.

Why know a competitor CMS?

It helps understand the technology stack, estimate development budget, find potential vulnerabilities for security audit, and determine what plugins and integrations the site uses.

Does the tool detect CMS version?

In some cases yes — if the site reveals the version through meta tags or headers. But many administrators hide the version for security reasons, so this is not always possible.

What to do after CMS detection?

Check site security with our Security Headers test, analyze the SSL certificate, test loading speed with PageSpeed, and review DNS records. All these tools are available on Enterno.io.

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