Wappalyzer

Identify technologies on websites
What is Wappalyzer?
'Wappalyzer' is a comprehensive browser extension for Firefox that can efficiently identify an array of technologies used on websites. It possesses the unique capability to detect content management systems, eCommerce platforms, web servers, JavaScript frameworks, analytic tools, and many more technological aspects that make up a website. It's the perfect tool for those curious about the technological facets of their favorite websites.

Add-on stats

Version: 6.10.75 (Last updated: 2024-10-23)
Creation date: 2008-12-31
Weekly download count: 3,602
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 22.67M

Other platforms

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Add-on summary

Wappalyzer is a browser extension that uncovers the technologies used on websites. It detects content management systems, eCommerce platforms, web servers, JavaScript frameworks, analytics tools and many more.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • great tool to work with
  • Quick & precise technology lookup which greatly enhances my work
  • Very useful and functional addon. Easy to use
Cons
  • extremely inefficient memory usage, can consume up to 700 MB of RAM
  • intrusive permissions that slow down Firefox
  • export function doesn't work properly
Most mentioned
  • memory usage issues
  • intrusive permissions
  • usefulness of the tool
Recent reviews
by Lokesh Kumar, 2024-11-20

The Wappalyzer memory usage is extremely inefficient. It can consume up to 700 MB of RAM, equivalent to running approximately ten browser extensions simultaneously.
by yosbeda, 2024-11-03

by shuvo, 2024-10-24
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Wappalyzer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Wappalyzer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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