How to check if a website is using Framer?

If you want to find out if a website uses Framer, a tool for creating interactive web designs, you can do some detective work by checking the website’s source code.

There are two main methods: 1) use an online platform detector tool or 2) check the source code manually.

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Method 1: Use a free platform detector tool

To find out if a website uses Framer, use a free tool like StackCrawler’s Framer detector.

Here’s how you can do it:

1. Copy URL: Choose a website you’re curious about and copy its web address.
2. Paste the address into the Framer detector: You will get an instant result telling you if the website was built with Framer.

Method 2: Check the source code manually

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you do just that:

1. Visit the Website: Open the website you’re curious about in your web browser.
2. View the Source Code: Right-click on an empty part of the webpage (not on images or links) and look for an option like “View Page Source” or “View Source.” This option will open a new tab or window with the website’s source code. Using a Chrome, Firefox, or Edge browser should be straightforward.
3. Search the Source Code: Now, you’re looking at the website’s source code, which might seem overwhelming with all its code and text. Don’t worry; you don’t need to understand everything here. You’re looking for specific clues indicating Framer is being used. Press Ctrl + F (or Command + F on a Mac) to open the search box in your browser.
4. Look for Clues: In the search box, type keywords like framer, framer-motion, or any other Framer-related terms. Framer’s code might be included in the website’s source code. If you find these terms in the source code, there’s a good chance the website is using Framer.
5. Check for External Scripts: Sometimes, websites use external scripts or libraries hosted on other servers. Look for any <script> tags in the source code that link to Framer-related URLs or files. These might not contain the word “framer” directly in the code you’re viewing, but the URLs might lead to scripts that are part of the Framer toolset.

Remember, some websites may use Framer in ways that are not immediately visible in the source code, or they might have customized it heavily. If you’re not sure, looking for standard Framer components or consulting with someone more experienced in web development might help.

And that’s it! With these steps, you should get a good idea of whether a website uses Framer. Remember that the more you practice looking at source codes, the easier it will become to spot these details.

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Other popular web stacks you can investigate

Website builders

• SquareSpace detector (also detects themes).
• Webflow detector.
• Framer detector.
• Wix detector.
• Bubble.io detector.
• Weebly detector.
• Unbounce detector.

E-commerce platforms

• WooCommerce detector (also detects themes).
• Shopify detector.
• BigCommerce detector.
• PrestaShop detector.
• OpenCart detector.

CMS

• WordPress detector.
• Sanity detector.
• Drupal detector.
• Joomla detector.

Javascript frameworks

• React.js detector.
• Next.js detector.
• Vue detector.
• jQuery version detector.