WhatRuns

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

WhatRuns Chrome Extension: Uncover Website Technologies

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.

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Extension stats

By: https://www.whatruns.com

Users: 400,000+

Rating: 3.78

(398)

1 new ratings

Version: 1.7.14 (Last updated: 2024-12-16)

Creation date: 2020-01-26

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
webRequest
storage

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 297.98K

Email: he*****@whatruns.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 924 ▲ 13

Other rankings

#16 in Developer Tools

#27 in website keyword 66

#35 in technology keyword 44 ▼ 1

#49 in website usage keyword 53 ▲ 1

#49 in website usage. keyword 53 ▲ 1

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

WhatRuns (v1.7.7)

4.10

(59) 8,190+

WhatRuns (v3.8.10.2352)

4.00

(4) 5,418+

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

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

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

Works well for some users.
Interesting to learn about the tools building the web.
Can be combined with other tools for better accuracy.

Cons

Not working for many users.
Frequently shows incorrect or inaccurate information.
Has not been supported recently.

Most mentioned

Not working or has stopped working for many users.
Shows incorrect information.
Works well sometimes but not consistently.

User reviews

Whatruns has been hugely useful for me over the years in understanding bits of functionality that sites have. As of December 2024, I've tested it on a bunch of sites and it worked fine although it sometimes doesn't. For a free tool, it's awesome.