# WP Detective

> Find out what theme and plugins the WordPress sites you visit are using.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/wp-detective](https://chrome-stats.com/d/wp-detective)

## Overview

- **ID:** `wp-detective`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Firefox user 12870765
- **Category:** web-development,search-tools,appearance
- **Daily users:** 49
- **Version:** 1.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-03-06
- **Size:** 55 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/wp-detective/)

## Description

WP Detective is a handy Chrome extension designed for anyone curious about the underlying WordPress setup of sites they visit. Once installed, a magnifying glass icon appears in your browser's address bar whenever you land on a WordPress website. Clicking the icon directs you to wpdetective.io where you can instantly discover detailed information about the site's active WordPress theme and plugins. Whether you're a developer, designer, or just a curious user, WP Detective simplifies the process of revealing the tools powering your favorite WordPress sites with just a click. This extension enhances your browsing experience by providing transparent insights into WordPress site technology without any hassle.

## Rankings

- #16,276 — Overall
- #17 — detect
- #61 — wordpress
- #126 — ai tech
- #213 — answer
- #233 — plugin

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `*://wpdetective.app/*`
- `*://wpdetective.io/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/wp-detective)