Library Detector

Detects the Javascript libraries running on a page and displays their icons in the address bar.

Library Detector: Detect and Analyze JavaScript Libraries

'Library Detector' is a Chrome extension that uncovers the JavaScript libraries employed on visited webpages. It showcases these libraries' icons and a direct link to their homepages in the address bar. Useful for understanding the underlying technologies of websites, it supports more than 80 JavaScript libraries, making information easily accessible and, at the same time, providing insights into the intriguing world of website construction and operation.
Install from Chrome Web Store

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.94
(50)
Version: 6.2.0 (Last updated: 2020-08-02)
Creation date: 2019-12-19
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 237.57K

Other platforms

Library Room Cleaning (vVARY)
4.20 (27) 9,317+
LibJS Detector (v1.1.1)
5.00 (2) 114
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.

Extension summary

The Library Detector extension discovers which Javascript libraries are being utilized on webpages you visit and displays their icons, along with a link to the library's homepage, in the address bar.

Figure out which cool libraries are powering today's websites. You'll be surprised to learn about some of the more esoteric libraries that are out there. You'll also be horrified by the awful cocktail of libraries that some popular sites utilize!

Supports over 80 Javascript libraries, and growing with every version. Visit the support link and file a request if you think anything is missing. Or, better yet, fork the project on Github!

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Useful for detecting common JavaScript libraries
  • Helpful for developers to quickly identify JS frameworks on websites
  • Fun to see what libraries are being used
Cons
  • Does not detect important frameworks like React and Vue
  • Inconsistent functionality; sometimes unresponsive or fails to show popups
  • Generates confusion with errors during local development
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work reliably or at all
  • Fails to detect React.js
  • Works well for common libraries
User reviews
Really useful for JS library detection, specially concerning JS security issues on multiplatform systems
by manu ic, 2024-09-02

useless, in fact produces confusing error when developing locally. Do not install.
by George Dimulski, 2024-06-03

not work . when i click it's behave like dead .
by SM Yousuf, 2024-03-06
View all user reviews

Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

Upgrade to see risk analysis details

Promo images

Library Detector small promo image
Small promo image

Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to Library Detector: