How to check if a website is built with Joomla?

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How to check if a website is built with Joomla?

Joomla is a well-known CMS that, thanks to its user-friendly interface, enables both individuals and businesses to build their websites without needing in-depth knowledge of web development or programming.

There are two main methods for determining if a website uses Joomla: 1) using an online Joomla detection tool or 2) manually inspecting the website’s source code.

Method 1: Using an Online Joomla Detector Tool

  1. Copy the website’s URL you wish to investigate.
  2. Paste it into a Joomla detection tool.

The tool will quickly reveal if the site is Joomla-based and may also identify other integrated technologies, like Google Analytics, Cloudflare, and ad networks.

Method 2: Manually Checking the Source Code

  1. Open the website you want to check.
  2. You can access the source code by right-clicking on the page and selecting “View Page Source” or “View Source,” focusing on textual areas.
  3. Search for Joomla-specific indicators by using the find function (CTRL + F) and looking for terms related to Joomla or the meta tag <meta name="generator" content="Joomla! - Open Source Content Management">.
  4. If you get matches for Joomla-related terms, it usually confirms the site’s use of Joomla.

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Article by

Christoffer Pettersen

Founder, Web developer

Pettersen is the founder of Stackcrawler, a platform that helps analyze tech stacks. He is passionate about new trends and technologies in the software industry.