How to know the technology used by a website?

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Published on Mar 20, 2023

Visual demonstration: The image shows an analysis of a website using the Wappalyzer Chrome extension.

Analysis of a website using the Wappalyzer Chrome extension.

If you are reading this article, you have probably already asked yourself this question: what technology was used to create their website?

WordPress, Wix, Webflow, Drupal... Shopify? There are plenty of options! So, how can you find out the CMS used on a website in just 1 click?

How to discover the CMS used by a website?

To find out which CMS is being used, you have two options available to you:

(1) Use a plugin

(2) Read the HTML code

WappAlyzer: the plugin to know everything

Wappalyzer is a handy little Chrome extension. It's a real CMS detector! Wappalyzer allows you to find out what technology the website in question is using (along with various integrations as a bonus).

How to use WappAlyzer?

Easy to use. 100% no-code.

Download the extension
Go to the webpage you want to analyze
Click on the extension icon in your "plugin bar"
Check all the information that interests you

Visual demonstration: The image shows use of the Wappalyzer Chrome extension.

Using the Wappalyzer Chrome extension

Reading the HTML code?

Oh no, code. Don't be afraid, the HTML language is quite simple (plus, learning HTML will help you become better at no-code development in general)

Some CMS "sign" the code of the websites developed with their technologies.

Go to the webpage you want to analyze
Right-click with your mouse
Click on the "Inspect" button
Check if the Body Head is signed (see example screenshot below)

Visual demonstration: The image shows HTML code inspection on a Webflow site.

Screenshot of HTML code inspection on a Webflow site

And what if it's a ©Digidop site? (Bonus Special)

If it's a website developed by Digidop, there is no question! Our agency, which specializes in no-code technologies, only develops websites on Webflow.

Why? We believe that Webflow meets, at a minimum, the needs of over 90% of global businesses due to its:

Clean code: Google Core Vitals performance 🟢
Editor mode for easily editing your website ✍️
Powerful CMS (Content Marketing Strategy) 📖
Flexible design for a beautiful website

Conclusion

With that said, the best solution for detecting the technology used to create a website is the Wappalyzer Chrome extension. Free, easy to use, and 100% no-code.

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