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: 3.80

(398)

1 new ratings

Version: 1.8.5 (Last updated: 2025-03-03)

Creation date: 2020-01-26

Permissions:

tabs
activeTab
webRequest
storage

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 983.04K

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

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 760 ▲ 96

Other rankings

#17 in Developer Tools ▼ 1

#14 in website keyword 22 ▲ 3

#33 in technology keyword 1 ▲ 1

#39 in detect keyword 20 ▲ 4

#41 in website usage keyword 15 ▲ 10

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

WhatRuns (v1.7.7)

8,171+ 4.11

(61)

WhatRuns (v3.8.10.2352)

5,594+ 4.00

(4)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 understanding website functionality
Works well when it functions correctly
Excellent user interface
Interesting insights into web technologies

Cons

Frequently fails to work or provides incorrect information
Not updated or supported regularly
Causes issues with website loading
Inaccurate detection of technologies
Generally unreliable

Most mentioned

Not working or has been unreliable for months
Inaccurate information reported
Works sometimes but requires refreshing
Great interface but functionality issues
Not supported or updated anymore

User reviews

他所に移行します。使いこなせませんでした。

悠羽司恩, 2025-03-09

bom, entregou 70%!

ALEX R M, 2025-03-08

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.

John Fuller, 2024-12-23

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of WhatRuns. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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