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Documentation

Learn how to use Web Reveal to its full potential

Getting Started

Quick start guide

Chrome Extension

Browser extension guide

Web Scanner

Online scanner usage

Getting Started

Web Reveal offers two ways to scan websites for technology stacks:

1. Chrome Extension

  • Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store
  • Click the extension icon while browsing any website
  • Instantly see the detected technologies
  • Access scan history and advanced features

2. Web Scanner

  • Visit our website at webreveal.com
  • Enter any URL in the scanner
  • Click "Scan" to analyze the website
  • View categorized results instantly

Chrome Extension Guide

Installation

  1. Visit the Chrome Web Store
  2. Search for "Web Reveal"
  3. Click "Add to Chrome"
  4. Confirm the installation

Using the Extension

  • Navigate to any website you want to analyze
  • Click the Web Reveal icon in your browser toolbar
  • The extension will automatically detect technologies
  • Results are organized by category (CMS, Frameworks, Analytics, etc.)
  • Click on any technology for more details

Features

  • Real-time detection as you browse
  • Detailed technology information
  • Version detection when available
  • Export scan results

Web Scanner Guide

How to Scan

  1. Enter the complete URL (including https://)
  2. Click the "Scan" button
  3. Wait for the analysis to complete (usually 2-5 seconds)
  4. Review the categorized results

Understanding Results

Technologies are organized into categories:

  • CMS: Content Management Systems (WordPress, Shopify, etc.)
  • Frontend: JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)
  • Backend: Server technologies (Node.js, PHP, etc.)
  • Hosting: Hosting providers and CDNs
  • Analytics: Tracking and analytics tools
  • Libraries: JavaScript libraries and dependencies

Scan History

  • All scans are automatically saved
  • Access your scan history from the dashboard
  • Search and filter previous scans
  • Export scan data as CSV

Tips & Best Practices

  • Always use the full URL including protocol (https://)
  • Some technologies may not be detected if a site uses heavy obfuscation
  • Results are more accurate on production sites than development environments
  • CDN-hosted libraries are automatically detected

FAQ

How accurate are the results?

Most detections achieve 97% accuracy. Results are most reliable when sites expose standard tags, headers, or well-known script signatures.

What do you scan?

We look at the public page: HTML, meta tags, linked scripts, and key response headers. No login or authenticated areas are touched.

Does this crawl the whole site?

No. We scan the page you submit. Deep crawling is not performed to keep scans fast and respectful.

Why might something be missed?

Some technologies load conditionally, hide behind CDNs, or obfuscate assets. In those cases we may show partial matches or none.

Is it safe to run?

Yes. Scans are read-only and do not execute arbitrary code. They fetch the page like a normal browser request.

Can I export results?

You can copy results from the web scanner. For bulk exports, use the upcoming data portal or the Chrome extension.