BigCommerce detector

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How can you detect if a website is using BigCommerce by looking at the source code?

Detecting a BigCommerce website by examining the page source involves identifying specific markers characteristic of BigCommerce platforms.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

  1. Open the Page Source: Right-click on the webpage and select “View Page Source” or press Ctrl+U (Windows) or Cmd+Option+U (Mac) to open the page’s source code.
  2. Look for BigCommerce-specific URLs: Use Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) to open the search function and look for the following keywords: .bigcommerce.com or cdn.bigcommerce.com.
  3. Check for BigCommerce-specific meta tags: BigCommerce may include certain meta tags: <meta name="generator" content="BigCommerce">.

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