WhatRuns

WhatRuns

Discover what runs a website. Frameworks, Analytics Tools, Wordpress Plugins, Fonts - you name it.

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What is WhatRuns?
WhatRuns is a Chrome extension that allows users to peek behind the scenes of any website. At a simple click, it identifies the different technologies used on a website such as developer tools, ad networks, WordPress plugins, and themes, including the latest ones. It also tracks changes in the tech stack of followed websites. Unique in its lightweight design and high detection accuracy, WhatRuns surpasses other tools by offering insights into fonts, WordPress plugins and themes used on websites.
Stats
Users: 400,000+
Rating: 3.79 (391)
Version: 1.7.12 (Last updated: 2023-11-22)
Creation date: 2020-01-26
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • storage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 289.79K
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WhatRuns (v1.7.7)
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Summary

WhatRuns extension is one click away for you to find technologies used on any website you visit. From Developer Tools and Ad Networks to Wordpress Plugins and Themes, we detect even the new and upcoming tools and services.

Not just that - you can follow websites so that you get notified when they use new technologies or remove existing ones.

FAQ

How do you know what runs a website? Every technology leaves a pattern on the websites it is being used. WhatRuns' algorithm recognizes these patterns to detect the tech stack of a particular website.

What all things you identify on a website? WhatRuns detects almost everything that runs a website - frameworks, web technologies, CMSs (and its plugins), themes and fonts to name a few categories.

How is WhatRuns different from extensions like Wappalyzer, BuiltWith, Datanyze and Ghostery? While all of these are good old products, WhatRuns is less heavy on your browser, has a better detection accuracy and recognise even the latest technologies and plugins compared to our counterparts. We also uncover fonts, Wordpress plugins and themes used on websites, which nobody else does at the moment.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and direct
  • Helpful interface
Cons
  • Not working properly
  • Inaccurate information
  • Causing website loading issues
Most mentioned
  • Not working properly
  • Inaccurate information
  • Slow performance
Recent reviews
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by Kenya Otterholt Kenya Otterholt, 2024-06-08

Has not worked for months.
by Chloe Lane Chloe Lane, 2024-05-28

Not working or working very poor
by Arshak Grigoryan Arshak Grigoryan, 2024-04-17
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Safety
Risk impact

WhatRuns is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install WhatRuns if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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